Awa Odori

Tokushima Prefecture · Japan

Awa Odori, Japan
Photo: Rosino, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
mid-August for the festival
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
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A centuries-old summer dance festival that fills the streets of Tokushima city with drummers, flutes and thousands of costumed dancers. A dedicated hall lets visitors experience the tradition outside the August season.

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