Jul. Aug. Sep.

Awa Dance and Folk Dance Evening. [The 2025 event has ended.]

The Awa Odori competition and folk dances by famous ren in Kaifu-gun attract a large number of spectators.

The first part is an "Evening of Folk Dance" performed by local women's society and folk dance clubs, and the second part is an " Awa Odori Competition" will be held by local groups. The last boisterous dance is lively with spectators jumping in and participating.

Event schedule

Date and Time
sat,06.09.2025
Time
PM 6:30 - OpeningPM 6:35 - Children's Dance GroupAny preschoolers or elementary school students can join spontaneously. We will prepare gifts for the children who dance with us. Please join us!PM 6:45 - Hula DancePM 7:00 - Folk Dance Club [Kainan, Kaifu, Shishikui, Toyo Town]PM 7:15 - Yatto Dance GroupPM 7:30 - Ushio Dance GroupPM 7:45 - Yasaka Dance GroupPM 8:00 - Tonma Dance GroupPM 8:15 - Atago Dance GroupPM 8:25 - Group DancePM 8:35 - Candy TossAfter the Awa Odori, we will have a candy toss for the children. Please enjoy the evening of Awa Odori and folk dances until the end.PM 8:50 - Closing*Food trucks and other stalls will be present.
Place
Kaiyo Town Okuura Community Ground (former Kaifu Junior High School ground)

  • Pier Kaif parking lot

  • In front of Taniguchiya

  • Inside Pierkaifu

Event information

Address
Okura Kaiyo Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture
Telephone number
0884-76-3050 (Kaiyo Town Tourism Association)
Access
From Tokushima IC, take National Route 11 (towards Tokushima City) and take National Route 55 toward Muroto for about 2 hours.
Public Transportation / 15-minute walk from Asa Coast Railway Kaifu Station