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Tokushima Awa Odori
MatsuriTokushima Awa Odori: Japan's largest dance festival. Aug 12–15, 2026. 100,000 dancers fill the streets. Join the fun — anyone can dance!
ShikokuAugustExtremely crowded
FreeShikoku Festivals
7 festivals in this region
Shikoku's festivals are intimately connected to the island's 88-temple pilgrimage tradition and its reputation for spiritual journeys. The Awa Odori in Tokushima is Japan's largest dance festival, where the whole city dances for four days. The Yosakoi Festival in Kochi combines traditional dance with modern choreography, creating one of Japan's most energetic celebrations.
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Traditional matsuriStart here for shrine processions, mikoshi, local streets, and the classic festival atmosphere.Fireworks festivalsUseful when the region is part of a summer route and evening crowd planning matters.July festivalsA good comparison month for Gion, Tenjin, Tanabata, fireworks, and early Obon events.Matsuri planning guideCheck etiquette, crowd flow, clothing, and what to prepare before your first festival.
