Awa Odori Festival When 2024

The Awa Odori in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, is a traditional Bon dance (Awa Odori) held annually during the Obon period from August 12th to 15th. This traditional performing art has been continued for approximately 400 years since the Edo period.

Overview:

Originating in Tokushima Prefecture (formerly Awa Province), the birthplace of Awa Odori, various Awa Odori festivals are held across the region in August. Among them, the Awa Odori in Tokushima City boasts exceptional scale and popularity. The city, with a population of around 250,000, attracts approximately 1.2 million tourists from all over the country each year, with many travel agencies organizing viewing tours.

The performances begin at 6:00 PM. The bustling downtown area south of Tokushima Station becomes a pedestrian zone from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM for five hours, turning the entire area into a lively Awa Odori spectacle. During the daytime, performances are held in halls around the city (details below), and in the evening, you can catch rehearsal scenes in parks, among other locations. Even after the performances at all venues conclude on the final day, small-scale circle dances continue for a while, and the sounds of bells and drums resonate throughout the city all night long.

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Event Summary

Tokushima City

Duration
August 12 – 15, 2024

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