Awa Odori Kaikan
A cultural venue introducing Tokushima’s traditional Awa Odori dance through live performances and a museum.
At a glance
- Address
- 2-20 Shinmachi-bashi, Tokushima · Kaikan Level 2
- Phone
- 088-611-1611
- Daytime shows
- 11:00 · 14:00 · 15:00 · 16:00About 40 minutes each
- Evening show
- 20:00 · about 50 minutes
- Website
- Awa Odori Kaikan ↗
Checked · 2026.10.27
Awa Odori Kaikan
Daytime and evening performances take place in the hall on Level 2. The museum in the same building and the Mount Bizan Ropeway can be combined into the visit.
- Traditional dance
- Day and evening shows
- Combination tickets
Day and evening shows are different
The 250-seat hall is on the second floor. Daytime shows feature resident dance troupe Awa no Kaze; evening shows feature a rotating established troupe. Both programmes include an audience dance session.
| Show | Start | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 11:00,14:00,15:00,16:00 | 40 minutes |
| Evening | 20:00 | 50 minutes |
Admission and the three-attraction pass
These are individual prices in the official tourism listing. The three-attraction pass covers the daytime show, museum and return ropeway ride—not the evening show. Check age categories and closures before buying.
| Category | Adult | School-age child |
|---|---|---|
| Day show | JPY 1,300 | JPY 700 |
| Evening show | JPY 1,600 | JPY 800 |
| Three-attraction pass | JPY 2,640 | Junior high JPY 2,000; elementary JPY 1,440 |
Individual visits and group bookings
The FAQ accepts reservations for groups of 20 or more; individuals and small parties are directed to arrive for their chosen show. Tickets are sold at the first-floor information counter. Wheelchair viewing is available; ask staff about the three loan wheelchairs.
Photography, food and non-performance days
The September 2026 viewing rules prohibit flash, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and reserving seats with belongings. No food or drink is allowed in the hall. Check separate rules for special performances.
Regular closures fall on the second Wednesday of February,June,September and December (the following day if a holiday), plus December 28–January 1. Also check festival-period exclusions on August 11–15 and the evening show’s separate winter break.
Planning the show, museum and summit
The hall is about a 10-minute walk from Tokushima Station. Museum admission ends at 16:45, so a ropeway trip after a late show may leave no time for the exhibition. Plan each attraction’s cutoff separately.
Take a look around
Photographed in March 2026The story behind this place
I followed a performance,
and found a city to return to
Awa Odori stayed with me as sound
I had seen the name Awa Odori repeatedly since arriving at the airport. I knew it was Tokushima's representative dance, but so far I knew it only as words. I came to the hall because I…
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