Awa Odori Hall
Awa Odori is a famous Bon Odori dance that takes place every August in Tokushima, attracting many spectators. However, by visiting the Awa Odori Hall, you can learn about and enjoy this dance any time of the year. Inside the hall, you can discover the history and traditions of Awa Odori and experience the vibrant festival through photos and videos.
Furthermore, local groups perform Awa Odori every day, where dancers teach the audience how to dance and share the fun of participating together. The phrase associated with Awa Odori is "A fool who dances and a fool who watches; if both are fools, then why not dance?" Dancers invite audience members onto the stage for a joyful experience together.
After visiting the Awa Odori Hall, you can enjoy shops and restaurants in the Shinmachi area or take a pleasant stroll along the beautiful riverside. It is a fantastic spot to fully appreciate the charm of Awa Odori and the tourist attractions of Tokushima.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Awa Odori Hall
- Location
- 〒770-090 2-20 Shinmachi-bashi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- By car: Tokushima Expressway "Tokushima IC" → National Route 11 (towards Tokushima) → National Route 192 (towards Tokushima Station) → National Route 438 (towards Kamiyama)
By train: Get off at Tokushima Station → approximately 10 minutes on foot - Parking
- Regular parking for 26 cars (height under 1.55m), 330 yen for the first hour, and 160 yen for every additional 30 minutes. There are also designated paid parking lots nearby at the Awa Odori Hall. A free bus parking lot in front of the Awa Odori Hall is available for 13 buses on a first-come, first-served basis. For inquiries, please contact the Awa Odori Hall.
- Business Hours
- 1F Aru de yo Tokushima; 2F Awa Odori Hall (depending on performance times) 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 3F Awa Odori Museum 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 5F Awagin Muizan Ropeway 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (April to October), 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (November to March).
- Regular Holiday
- Closed from December 28 to January 1, on the second Wednesday of February, June, September, and December (the following day in case of a public holiday). The ropeway operates all year round (except for annual inspection periods).
- Fees
- Awa Odori Hall
- Awa Odori by exclusive groups
Adults: 800 yen
Elementary and middle school students: 400 yen
- Awa Odori by famous groups
Adults: 1000 yen
Elementary and middle school students: 500 yen
Awa Odori Museum
Adults: 300 yen
Elementary and middle school students: Free - Contact Information
- Phone Number： 088-611-1611
- Official Website
Map
Detailed Information
▶1F Tourist Information Corner
In addition to information about the Awa Odori Kaikan and event updates, you can purchase paid tickets for the Awa Odori Hall, Awa Odori Museum, and Bizan Ropeway here.
▶1F Ardeyo Tokushima
Tokushima Prefecture Products and Tourism Exchange Plaza “Ardeyo Tokushima” is a shop operated by the Tokushima Prefecture Products Association. It sells a wide range of Tokushima crafts and specialties, including indigo-dyed goods, sudachi citrus products, and sweets made with Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes.
▶2F Awa Odori Hall
A dedicated hall for viewing Awa Odori performances (250 seats). For the daytime performance, the Awa Odori Kaikan’s resident troupe “Awa no Kaze” appears; for the evening performance, renowned troupes take turns performing one troupe per day, presenting dynamic Awa Odori right before your eyes. Some performances also include an “experience corner” where visitors can enjoy trying Awa Odori themselves.
▶2F Gallery Space
A paid gallery space available for photo exhibitions and art shows. Regular exhibitions include “Yukata Exhibition by Famous Troupe Members” and “Awa Odori Photo Exhibition.” Lanterns bearing the names of famous troupes are displayed by the windows.
▶3F Awa Odori Museum
The “Awa Odori Museum” is a place where you can learn about the history and culture of Awa Odori. Costumes, props, and instruments from both past and present are on display, allowing visitors to clearly understand how Awa Odori has evolved over time.
▶4F Activity Rooms
The Awa Odori Kaikan has four activity rooms of various sizes available for a fee. They can be used not only for Awa Odori practice, but also for meetings, events, and more.
▶5F Moraes Gallery “SAUDADE”
“SAUDADE” is a Portuguese word that expresses nostalgia, sorrow, and remembrance. This gallery permanently exhibits materials related to the Portuguese literary giant Moraes, who loved Tokushima.
▶5F Awagin Bizan Ropeway Base Station
The base station of the Bizan Ropeway connecting the Awa Odori Kaikan and the summit of Mount Bizan. The ride to the summit station takes about six minutes. From the summit, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Tokushima Plain facing the Kii Channel. In addition to the Yoshino River, known as Shikoku Saburo, you can also see the Great Naruto Bridge and Awaji Island in the distance, and on clear days, even the Kii Peninsula.
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Awa Odori Hall Movies
![【徳島観光】公演動画もあり！『阿波踊り会館』徹底散策👘[Tokushima Tourism] A thorough walk around the "Awa Odori Hall"](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z_a1R0l3aQo/mqdefault.jpg)
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