Awa Odori Kaikan (Awa Odori Hall)

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Experience Awa Odori all year round! A hall where you can see traditional performing arts up close, and a museum where you can learn about its history.

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Overview

The Awa Odori Kaikan is a cultural facility in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to Awa Odori. Opened in July 1999, it has since introduced the charm of Awa Odori to countless people. Inside, you'll find the Awa Odori Museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of Awa Odori, and the Awa Odori Hall, where you can actually watch Awa Odori performances. The museum exhibits Awa Odori costumes and musical instruments, and uses videos and panels to provide detailed explanations of the origins, history, and contemporary aspects of Awa Odori. The hall features Awa Odori performances throughout the year, including the Kaikan's resident troupe, "Awa no Kaze," and performances by famous troupes. During the day, four 40-minute performances by the resident troupe are held, and in the evening, one 50-minute performance by one of the 33 renowned troupes affiliated with the Awa Odori Promotion Association and the Tokushima Branch of the Tokushima Prefecture Awa Odori Association takes place. At the Awa Odori Kaikan, you can not only watch Awa Odori but also experience dancing alongside the performers. A tourist information center providing information about sightseeing spots in Tokushima Prefecture is also located within the facility, making it an ideal base for exploring Tokushima. When visiting Tokushima, be sure to stop by the Awa Odori Kaikan and experience the allure of Awa Odori.

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Basic Information

Address: 2-20, Shinmachihashi 2-chome, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Tokushima

Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Tokushima Station. About a 20-minute drive from Tokushima IC on the Tokushima Expressway. About a 30-minute drive from Tokushima Awaodori Airport. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 3rd Floor Awa Odori Museum: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 5th Floor Mt. Biyama Ropeway Base Station: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Extended to 9:00 PM from April to October)

Cld.Days: Second Wednesday of February, June, September, and December (the following day if a national holiday falls on the Wednesday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 1st)

Fee: Awa Odori Hall: ・Awa Odori performance by dedicated troupes: Adults ¥800, Elementary/Junior High School students ¥400 ・Awa Odori performance by famous troupes: Adults ¥1,000, Elementary/Junior High School students ¥500 Awa Odori Museum: Adults ¥300, Elementary/Junior High School students Free Awa GIN Mt. Biyama Ropeway: Adults/Junior High School students ¥1,030 (round trip), Elementary School students ¥510 (round trip). Combination tickets also available. *For details, please refer to the Awa Odori Kaikan website.

INFO: Tickets issued by the Awa Odori Kaikan and Mt. Biyama Ropeway Joint Management Body before March 31st, 2023, are also valid until March 31st, 2024. From April 1st, 2024 onward, only tickets issued by the Awa Odori Future Inheritance Town Development Joint Body will be valid, as a general rule.