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Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th!
Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area from Takamatsu!
The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance".
"Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.
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Meeting and pickup
Your driver will be waiting for you holding a board displaying the tour name.
Itinerary
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The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is Japan's largest dance festival, held during the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture. Dancers and musicians called ren parade through the streets wearing traditional obon dance costumes, accompanied by traditional instruments. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance." The festival's signature chant goes: "Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson♪" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance♪). ※ The spectator seats will be S-class seats. ※ Performance schedule Part 1 (18:00-19:30) ※ Performance schedule Part 2 (20:30-22:00)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Upon arrival in Tokushima City, immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere of Awa Odori throughout the town. (Free time activity.) * Please arrange your own dinner. There are also many festival food stalls available.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The world-famous Awa Dance can be viewed all year round at this dance hall. The first floor is home to an information desk and shop area for local products and tourist information. On the second floor is the Awa Dance library and an exhibition hall. The third floor is home to a museum.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 6 participants by 14 days before the scheduled departure.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, shared seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- Awa Odori may be canceled due to weather conditions. If cancellation is confirmed before departure, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be given.
- You need to climb stairs to reach the seats.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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