Awa Dance Festival Day Bus Tour from Osaka

English guide

Highlights

  • Enjoy a luxurious plan to watch Japan’s largest Awa Odori from comfortable S seats
  • Have free time in Tokushima City to explore Awa Odori Kaikan and local street food

What to expect

Enjoy a day trip to Japan’s largest dance festival, Awa Odori. Watch the dynamic dance from S seats and feel Tokushima’s energy. A special summer-only experience.

What's included

  • Admission fee of The Awa Dance Festival S-class seats
  • Bus fare
  • English-speaking guide

About this experience

Available dates
Aug 12 – Aug 15
Starting at
11:30

Schedule

  1. 11:15
    Check-in at Mainichi Newspaper Building
  2. 11:30
    Departure
    One restroom break at Service Area
  3. 15:45
    Drop off by Aibahama Park
  4. Free Time
    Upon arrival in Tokushima City, immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere of Awa Odori throughout the town. (Free time activity.)
    *Please arrange your own dinner. There are also many festival food stalls available.
  5. 16:45
    Meet at the entrance of Aibahama Enbujo (Aibahama Stage), Entry begins
  6. 18:00
    Awa Odori venue (Admission fee of S-class seats is included)
    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.
  7. 19:45
    Departure from Awa Odori venue
  8. 20:15
    Departure from Tokushima City
  9. 23:15
    Tour ends at Osaka

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Mainichi Newspaper Building

    3 Chome-4-5 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka

    Mainichi Newspaper Building — 3 Chome-4-5 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka

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Restrictions

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
  • This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
  • Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
  • In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
  • Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
  • Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
  • This tour will be conducted by a Japanese guide in English. Japanese guests are welcome to participate, but the tour will be primarily conducted in English.
  • [Trip Conditions]
    Departure/Return: Osaka
    Length of Trip: Day Trip
    Means of transportation: Bus
    Operating Bus Company: Ginga Kotsu Co., Ltd
    Meal Requirements: 0 Breakfasts, 0 Lunch, 0 Dinner
    Accommodation: Not included
    Minimum Number of Participants: 20
    Tour Guide: Included
  • [Tour Planning & Implementation]
    H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
    Registered Travel Agency No. 724 with the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency; Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
    Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6904
  • [Consignment Sales]
    VELTRA Corporation
    Nippon Life Insurance Nihonbashi Building, 5th Floor, 13-12 Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 (Reception on 4th Floor)
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
    Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

Other requirements

Operated by

H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 7-10 business days before (local time): 20%
  • 1-7 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 40%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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