Awa Odori Kaikan, museum in Tokushima, Japan
The Awa Odori Kaikan is a dance museum and performance hall in Tokushima devoted to the local dance tradition. The building spans multiple levels with exhibition spaces, a library, museum displays, and a shop selling regional products.
The Awa Odori dance has developed over about 400 years and is a fixed part of local culture. The Kaikan was established to preserve this tradition and share it with visitors from around the world.
The Awa Odori Kaikan shows how this dance shapes daily life in Tokushima and connects with families and neighborhoods. You see here how movement and music together express joy that binds generations together.
The center is located about a 10-minute walk from Tokushima Station and is easily accessible. Opening hours run from early morning to early evening, with some days closed during holidays and the New Year period.
The building houses the Mt. Bizan Ropeway station on its top level, from where visitors can enjoy a broad view over Tokushima City and surrounding mountains. This combination allows you to experience dance culture and landscape views in one location.
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