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A large group of people in colorful costumes performing a synchronized dance in a crowded venue. 2
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Awa Dance Festival Ticket for Part 2 (from 20:20)

By H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$50 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th!
Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area.

Experience Japan's largest dance festival, Awa Odori
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.

Activity location

  • Tokushima
    • Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aiba-hama Park
    • ７
    • 770-0835, 徳島市, 徳島県, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Ticket Only (S Seat)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

19:30 Meet at Aibahama Stage

Starting time: 7:30 PM
Price details
AU$49.78 x 1 AdultAU$49.78
Total
Price is AU$49.78
Until Tue, 11 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pamphlet (English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Map (English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee of The Awa Dance Festival Part 2 S-class seats
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The rest will be travel time.

Activity itinerary

Tokushima

  • 45m
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.

Awa Odori

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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. ※The spectator seats will be S-class seats. ※Feel free to enjoy dinner during your free time in Tokushima City before the event starts, where numerous food stalls will be available at the venue.

Location

Activity location

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    Tokushima
    • Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aiba-hama Park
    • ７
    • 770-0835, 徳島市, 徳島県, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Aiba-hama Park
    • ７
    • 770-0835, 徳島市, 徳島県, Japan

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