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Awa Dance Festival Ticket with Car Transfer from Takamatsu
Takamatsu
About
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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee of Awa Odori Museum (Inside if Awa Odori Kaikan)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee of The Awa Dance Festival S-class seats
Meeting Points
Departure
Takamatsu Station
Your driver will be waiting for you holding a board displaying the tour name.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Awa Dance Festival Ticket with Car Transfer from Takamatsu
Takamatsu
About
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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee of Awa Odori Museum (Inside if Awa Odori Kaikan)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee of The Awa Dance Festival S-class seats
Meeting Points
Departure
Takamatsu Station
Your driver will be waiting for you holding a board displaying the tour name.
Return
Itinerary
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Awa Odori
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 and 30 minutes
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Tokushima
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
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Awaodori Kaikan
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.
