• Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto

Enjoy Awa Odori Year-round

Located in the center of Tokushima City, this facility allows visitors to enjoy Awa Odori performances throughout the year. The building is marked by its unique exterior that was crafted in the image of Awa Odori lanterns. In addition to performances, there is also a museum where visitors can learn about the history of Awa Odori , the Sanroku Station of the Mt. Bizan Ropeway, and a souvenir shop. This is a must-visit spot for first-time Tokushima visitors.

Highlights

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    Awa Odori Hall

    Visitors can enjoy watching Awa Odori performances throughout the year at this hall. There are multiple performances throughout the day and night, and at the end of each performance, visitors can even try dancing the Awa Odori for themselves! Please check the performance schedule in advance on the official website or SNS account.

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    Awa Odori Museum

    This is small museum where visitors can learn about the history and culture of the Awa Odori. Costumes, props, and musical instruments from both past and present are on display, making it easy to visualize the changes to the Awa Odori throughout the years.

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    Arudeyo Tokushima (Souvenir Shop)

    Picking out the perfect souvenir is one of the pleasures of traveling. Arudeyo Tokushima offers a full lineup of local Tokushima specialties, so visitors can enjoy a relaxing time browsing souvenirs in this spacious shop!

Details

Awa Odori Hall: Daytime Performances

The daytime performances are performed by the Awa Odori Kaikan's exclusive group, and visitors can see how the dance style has changed over the years. Multiple performances are held from morning to evening, with each performance lasting approximately 40 minutes.

Awa Odori Hall: Night Performance

For the night performances, 33 famous groups take shifts for performing. Visitors can enjoy the unique dances and performances of each group, with each performance lasting approximately about 50 minutes.

Awa Odori Museum: VR Corner

The Awa Odori Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of Awa Odori , is also popular for its "VR Corner," which gives visitors a realistic feel of the actual Awa Odori Festival.

Map/Access

  • Address

    2-20 Shinmachibashi, Tokushima City

  • Parking

    Affiliated parking lots are available in the neighborhood 【Paid Parking】

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