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Awa Dance Festival Ticket with Car Transfer from Takamatsu

New7 h 30 minFree cancellationBy H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
Awa Dance Festival Ticket with Car Transfer from Takamatsu

About this activity

Limited to 4 days on August 12th~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.

What's included

  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Admission fee of The Awa Dance Festival S-class seats

Meeting and pickup

  • Your driver will be waiting for you holding a board displaying the tour name.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
  • We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 6 participants by 14 days before the scheduled departure.
  • Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
  • Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, shared seats on the bus
  • The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
  • Awa Odori may be canceled due to weather conditions. If cancellation is confirmed before departure, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be given.
  • You need to climb stairs to reach the seats.
  • Due to traffic restrictions, it is a 10 to 15-minute walk (one way) between the venue and the boarding point. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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