Awa Odori Dance Competition held town-wide with a historic manor as its stage
About this spot
An Awa Odori Dance Competition held town-wide in the Sadamitsu district of Tsurugi Town at the foot of Mount Tsurugi. From 7 PM to 9:30 PM on August 15-16, local dance groups gather at the venue around the central shopping street and Former Nagai Family Manor House, performing their dances to the sounds of bells and drums. With the historic manor house and two-tier udatsu townscape in the background, the sight of the dances unfolding is filled with the emotion unique to this town. Unlike large-scale Awa Odori in urban areas, this friendly, intimate festival offers close interaction with local people.
Season & hours
Name: つるぎ町夏まつり 阿波踊り大会
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat)–8/16 (Sun) 19:00–21:30
Venue: つるぎ町・貞光中央商店街、旧永井家庄屋屋敷
Tips
Traffic restrictions may be in place around the venue on the day. At night, some areas of the townscape have few streetlights, so a flashlight is helpful. Check the latest announcements regarding the event's status in bad weather.
Best time to visit
From 7 PM opening. From 7:30 PM onward when lanterns are lit, the festival atmosphere becomes even more vibrant.
Access & map
Tokushima, Tsurugi Town, Sadamitsu Central Shopping Street, Former Nagai Family Manor House
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