Tokushima Awa Odori
Japan· Matsuri · Tokushima
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Wed, 12 Aug 2026 to Sat, 15 Aug 2026
- Duration
- 4 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 徳島阿波おどり
- Region
- Tokushima
- Matsuri
- Tokushima
Background
Tokushima’s famous Bon-period dance festival—Awa Odori—one of Shikoku’s greatest summer events.
Impact on travellers
Not a public holiday, but crowds and hotel demand surge. Paid dance arenas and free street stages both throng—mind heat and transport.
Extra notes
Main period is usually 12–15 August; confirm venues and timetables each year.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.