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  Awa Odori (Awa Dance Festival)

  Awa Odori (Awa Dance) is a world-class traditional performing art with a history of over 400 years.In Tokushima City, the eve of the festival is held on August 11 every year. Then, from the 12th to the 15th, a wild dance is performed at performance halls and throughout the city. Awa Odori is one of the most popular festivals in Japan, attracting many tourists from abroad. The synchronized dancing to the sounds of shamisen, gongs, drums, and other musical instruments is breathtaking.

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  Awa Odori Kaikan -where Awa Odori can be enjoyed 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 featuring Awa Odori lanterns.In addition to performances, there is also a museum where visitors can learn about the history of Awa Odori , the foot station of the Bizan ropeway, and a souvenir shop. This is a must-visit spot for your first trip to Tokushima.

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  Bizan -The symbolic mountain of Tokushima City-

  Bizan, at an elevation of 290 meters, is located just south of central Tokushima City. It is only a 10-minute walk from Tokushima Station, making it an easy spot to stop by when strolling through the city. You can enjoy the peaceful cityscape of Tokushima City during the daytime and the wonderful night view of the city at night. To reach the summit observatory, there is a hiking course that can be completed in about 30 minutes while enjoying nature, two driving routes from Route 192 and Route 438, and a ropeway from the Awaodori Kaikan at the foot of the mountain.

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  Awa Jurobe Yashiki -where you can feel the country of Ningyo Joruri-

  This is the site of the Edo period residence of Bando Jurobei, the model for the puppet play "Keisei Awa no Naruto". Awa Ningyo Joruri, a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, is performed daily.The highlights of the performance are the shamisen with its diverse tones and the emotional movements of the puppets. You can enjoy the rich traditional Japanese performing arts that flourished in the Edo period through the indigo trade in this atmospheric residence.