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This article introduces the 2026 Naruto Awaodori in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It covers the schedule, access, seating, and highlights, as well as participatory activities such as joining impromptu dance groups and trying on yukata (summer kimono). Easily accessible (just a 5-minute walk from the station), this popular summer event is perfect for first-timers.
2026.08.04Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture , is the Higashi gateway to Shikoku, and is connected to the Kansai region by the Naruto and the Akashi Strait. Naruto City has both the sea and the mountains, allowing you to enjoy a diverse range of nature.
Furthermore, there are plenty of tourist attractions, including the Naruto whirlpools, said to be one of the world's three greatest Naruto Whirlpools, as well as the Awa Odori dance festival and the Shikoku pilgrimage!
This time, we will introduce the Naruto Awaodori , which is held in Naruto City .
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Table of Contents
- What is Naruto Awaodori?
- Basic Information about the Naruto Awaodori
- Access and parking for the Naruto Awaodori
- How to enjoy box seats and paid seats | Seat types and ticket purchase information
- A special guest appears at Naruto Awaodori!
- What is Hatsuodori? Introducing the highlights and venue
- Anyone can participate! Experience the Awa Dance with Niwaka Ren
- Why not enjoy the Awa Dance in a yukata?
- Let's enjoy the Naruto Summer Festival – a fantastic show of songs and fireworks!!
- Useful information
What is Naruto Awaodori?
The Naruto Awaodori is the first of its kind in the prefecture and is held with great fanfare. Four performance venues are set up around Naruto Station, and stalls line the streets. The spectacular performances on the approximately 80-meter-long viewing platform are a must-see.
Basic Information about the Naruto Awaodori
| Date | |
| Date | August 9th (Sun), 10th (Mon), and 11th (Tue/Public Holiday) - 3 days |
| Event time | Each day from 19:00 to 22:00 |
| Venue | Special performance venue around JR Naruto Station |
| Admission fee | Advance tickets: 900 yen, same-day tickets: 1200 yen (half price for people with disabilities, etc.) |
Access and parking for the Naruto Awaodori
Significant traffic congestion is expected on the day of the event, so please use public transportation whenever possible.
JR
The venue is about a 5-minute walk from Naruto Station.
Operating hours
| Departing from Tokushima | Arrived in Naruto |
| 14:58 | 15:37 |
| 15:58 | 16:37 |
| 16:58 | 17:37 |
| 17:58 | 18:37 |
| 18:58 | 19:38 |
| Departing from Naruto | Arrived in Tokushima |
| 20:00 | 20:45 |
| 21:00 | 21:36 |
| *Special train 21:30 | 22:19 |
| *Special train 22:15 | 22:51 |
bus
Get off at Naruto Station. The venue is about a 5-minute walk from there.
Express bus
Get off at the express bus stop "Naruto Expressway."
Take a local bus from the Naruto bus stop and get off at Naruto Station. The venue is about a 5-minute walk from there.
car
It takes about 15 minutes to get there from Naruto Kita Interchange.
It's also about a 10-minute drive from the Naruto Interchange.
There are temporary parking lots available around Naruto City Hall and the Cultural Center, so please feel free to use them.
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How to enjoy box seats and paid seats | Seat types and ticket purchase information
The impressive 80m-long gallery will be set up at the BOAT RACE Naruto Higashi Performance Hall as a paid performance venue.
Also, on August 11th (Tuesday, public holiday) around 9:30 PM, the finale will be held by dance troupes belonging to the Naruto City Awa Odori Promotion Association! The perfectly synchronized dancing of the five troupes belonging to the association is truly spectacular!
The first 2100 people each day who enter the paid performance venue will receive a special fan! They will be distributed at each entrance and exit of the venue.
About advance tickets
On sale from July 1st (Wed) at 10:00!
●For elementary school students and above per person
Advance tickets: 900 yen (1,200 yen on the day)
Where to buy
Naruto City
Naruto City Whirlpool Tourism Association (165-10 Naruto City, Minamihama, Muya-cho, Naruto City)
Phone: 088-684-1731 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Advance ticket sales locations nationwide
| Ticket Pia | Lawson Ticket | |
| Sales code | 660-951 | 61321 |
| Participating stores | Seven-Eleven, Ticket Pia, FamilyMart | Lawson, Ministop |
*In addition to the ticket price, additional fees may apply.
*Same-day tickets will be on sale from 6:30pm at the ticket booths around the Higashi Enbujo Theater.
*Discounted prices for people with disabilities are not available at advance ticket sales locations nationwide. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact the Naruto City Uzushio Tourism Association (088-684-1731 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)) for further information.
Please check the official website for important information.
A special guest appears at Naruto Awaodori!
Special guests will be appearing at the Naruto Awaodori each day.
Ishida Ishida, PR Ambassador for Naruto Awaodori Festival
Performance date: August 9th (Sunday)
I plan to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the impromptu dance.
That's right! Takosuke-san, Tokushima Prefecture resident comedian Mittoshi-san, and Tokushima Prefecture support comedian Nakayama Women's Junior College will also be participating!
Hiroya Morisaki, the first ever BMX Flatland World Circuit World Champion
Performance date: August 9th (Sunday) to August 11th (Tuesday/Holiday)
To promote the appeal of cycling in preparation for the completion of the Naruto cycling path in 2027, Hiroya Morisaki (a resident of Tokushima Prefecture ), the first BMX Flatland World Circuit world champion and "KING" of the BMX world, will be performing for three days! The collaboration between Awa Odori dance and cycling with the Uzushio Ren, a group belonging to the Naruto City Awa Odori Promotion Association, is a must-see!
What is Hatsuodori? Introducing the highlights and venue
The first dance will be held to mark the start of the Awa Odori season!
It will be held at the Senjojiki Observation Deck in Naruto Park from 10:00 to 10:20 on Sunday, August 9th.
Anyone can participate! Experience the Awa Dance with Niwaka Ren
At the Naruto Awaodori, a "Niwaka Ren" dance group takes to the streets every day, and anyone can participate for free.
The dancing will start at around 20:00 each day. A simple practice will be held from around 19:45, so please gather near the "Odori-ren Entrance" of the Higashi Theater. (Dress is optional.)
We will also be giving away Shishamoneko hand towels to the first 1,000 participants!
Why not enjoy the Awa Dance in a yukata?
You can rent and have your yukata fitted at the following stores!
The price is 5,500 yen (tax included).
For details on how to make a reservation, please check the URL provided.
The first 20 people each day will receive a free ticket to the performance venue! In addition, all attendees will receive a Shishamo Cat tenugui (traditional Japanese hand towel)!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Naruto Awaodori held?
It is held annually for three days on August 9th, 10th, and 11th. [Naruto City Awa Odori Festival Schedule for 2026] Dates: August 9th (Sun), 10th (Mon), and 11th (Tue, National Holiday), 2026, 19:00-22:00 For details, please check the official website of Naruto Awaodori.
If it rains on the day, will the event be cancelled?
The event will be canceled in case of rain. For inquiries, please contact the Naruto City Tourism Promotion Division at TEL 088-684-1157 or the Naruto Chamber of Commerce and Industry at TEL 088-685-3748.
Is there parking available around the venue?
There are very few parking lots (coin-operated parking) near the venue. Temporary parking lots are available around the Naruto City Hall and Cultural Center, so please feel free to use those. Parking is free of charge.
Let's enjoy the Naruto Summer Festival – a fantastic show of songs and fireworks!!
A multi-faceted event incorporating a stage, a festival and market, and fireworks will be held on August 7th.
Why not enjoy the Summer Festival on the 7th, sightseeing in Naruto the next day, and then enjoy the Awa Dance Festival the day after that?
Useful information
Naruto City has a lot of other attractive content besides the Naruto Awaodori. For tourist information on Naruto City, such as transportation access information and accommodation information, please check this website.
We look forward to seeing you all!
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