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Awa Odori Kaikan
Awa Odori Kaikan · 阿波おどり会館
If you cannot visit Tokushima during the summer festival, stop at Awa Odori Kaikan. Watch regular Awa Odori performances and learn some movements in the participation segment.
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Visitor information
Admission
Daytime shows cost JPY 1,300 for adults and JPY 700 for elementary and junior high school students. Evening shows cost JPY 1,600 and JPY 800 respectively. Museum admission is separate from the performance fee.
Opening hours
Daytime shows start at 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 and last 40 minutes. The 20:00 evening show lasts 50 minutes. Weather or events can change the schedule.
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What to see at Awa Odori Kaikan
Performances and dance participation
The performance includes a segment where audience members can learn dance movements. If new to Awa Odori, watch the show and try the steps. Museum exhibits require a separate ticket.
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How to get to Awa Odori Kaikan
Walk from Tokushima Station to Awa Odori Kaikan and go to the second-floor theatre. If you are also taking Bizan Ropeway, board on the fifth floor of the same building.
Visiting tips
Arrive in time for the show
Shows start at fixed times, so allow time to buy tickets and reach the second-floor theatre.
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Closure days and August regular-show suspension
Kaikan closes on the second Wednesday of February, June, September and December, or the following day if it is a public holiday. Also closed December 28–January 1. Regular shows pause August 11–15. Festival-period special shows have different dates and prices; check Kaikan’s notices.
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Questions about Awa Odori Kaikan
Can I see Awa Odori outside the summer festival?
Yes. Kaikan offers regular shows. They pause August 11–15, and festival-period special shows have different dates and prices.
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Do I need to book an Awa Odori Kaikan show in advance?
Individuals and small parties arrive for ordinary regular shows and buy tickets without advance reservations. Groups of 20 or more should check separate reservation guidance.
Official sources
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