Shikoku Festivals

Historical-costume processions and community events celebrate autumn in Ozu.

Japan's largest dance festival in Tokushima, where 'the dancing fool' philosophy reigns.

Tokushima Awa Odori: Japan's largest dance festival. Aug 12–15, 2026. 100,000 dancers fill the streets. Join the fun — anyone can dance!

Sakaide celebrates with community dances, drum floats and harbor fireworks.

Dance groups bring Awa Odori rhythms to Naruto's performance areas and streets.

High-energy dance festival originating in Kochi, featuring colorful costumes and naruko clappers.

Dance groups parade through Matsuyama to the distinctive songs and calls of Yakyuken Odori.

People splash water over a giant straw dragon in a summer festival rooted in rainmaking traditions.

Theatrical painted screens are displayed along Akaoka's streets for atmospheric evening viewing.

Rituals and dances welcome spring and give thanks for the hot springs of Dogo.

Dance parades and community celebrations bring summer festivities to central Aki.

Chosa drum floats parade during Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine's autumn celebrations.

Dance groups and local folk performances, including stacked lion dances, celebrate summer in Imabari.

A towering display brings donated hina dolls together in Katsuura, Tokushima.

Grand autumn festival at Kotohira-gu with traditional performances.

Stage performances and fireworks celebrate summer beside Yoshikawa Fishing Port.

Parades, dancing and local performances celebrate spring around Marugame Castle.

An armored historical procession celebrates Matsuyama's castle-town heritage in spring.