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Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th! Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area, enjoy Otsuka Museum of Art. Experience Japan's largest dance festival, Awa Odori The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance". "Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.
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Awa Dance Festival & Otsuka Museum of Art Bus Day Tour from Osaka
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A lively, family-friendly Osaka street food experience designed for groups of all ages! Cook, eat, play, and laugh together while enjoying takoyaki, okonomiyaki, Japanese festival games, and unlimited dagashi snacks — just like a real local festival.
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Okonomiyaki&Takoyaki for Families : Osaka Street Food Festival
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Experience the Iconic Yamaboko Junko Float Procession of the Gion Matsuri! Witness one of Japan’s most legendary festivals, the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Float Procession, from a reserved seat with excellent visibility. This centuries-old tradition is held twice: ・Saki Matsuri(features 23 Yamaboko): July 17 ・Ato Matsuri(features 10 Yamaboko): July 24 Both processions feature stunning floats, traditional music, and Kyoto’s rich heritage. With a reserved seat, you can enjoy clear views comfortably—no crowds or long standing required. ✨ Limited Hotel Package Available (Optional-first-come, first-served) For a more comfortable and seamless experience, we also offer limited-quantity hotel packages, including 2 nights (the day before and the day of the festival) with your reserved seat ticket. Available hotels: ・Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi ・Rihga Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma *Two nights starting from July 16th or July 23rd.
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Kyoto Gion Festival Viewing Ticket
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Join one of Japan's most famous festivals, the Gion Matsuri, and experience its spectacular procession with included viewing tickets. This tour offers both a half-day and a full-day option. For the Full-Day Plan After viewing the procession, you will explore the historic canal district of Omihachiman. Then, you will visit La Collina Omihachima to enjoy its unique architecture and beautiful green landscapes, complete with cafes and a bakery. The tour then concludes with some time for shopping at MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO.
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Kyoto Gion Festival, Historic Canals and Outlet Shopping Bus Tour
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Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th! Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area, enjoy Otsuka Museum of Art, and visit Shodoshima island on a 2-day bus tour from Osaka! Experience Japan's largest dance festival, Awa Odori The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance". "Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.
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Awa Dance Festival and Shodoshima 2 Days Bus Tour from Osaka
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This is a quiet cultural walking tour, not a lively festival experience. Byobu are traditional Japanese folding screens displayed inside private homes only during the Gion Festival. We walk around the Karasuma and Shijo area, where residents generously open their private homes to share these seasonal artworks. As these are private spaces, photography may not be allowed, and the focus is on respectful observation rather than spectacle. Yusuke (your guide) will explain basic manners and etiquette for visiting private Japanese homes, allowing you to view the screens comfortably and with confidence. This is a calm, slow-paced cultural walk for guests interested in art, history, and seasonal traditions. Photos shown represent the general atmosphere of the Gion Festival area. The folding screens are privately owned artworks and may not always be visible or photographed during the tour. This experience is best suited for adults with an interest in Japanese culture and art.
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Byobu Festival Walking Tour in Kyoto’s Gion Festival
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The Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan’s three major festivals alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and Tokyo’s Kanda Matsuri, draws 1.3 million spectators each year. With origins dating back to the 10th century, it is held annually on July 24–25. The highlight is the grand river procession with fireworks on July 25. Normally, the “Jichuruma Kougyou Boat” is reserved for affiliated members only, but this special plan allows public access. Enjoy front-row views of the breathtaking fireworks and a live dragon dance performance from Tenmangu Shrine on the boat’s stage. A luxurious boxed dinner and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Boarding begins at 18:00, but due to heavy crowds, guests will assemble one hour in advance.
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Osaka Tenjinmatsuri Fireworks Festival & Boat Experience
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Washu Fes is a sake event where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake, food, and culture. You can taste over a hundred kinds of sake from different sake breweries in 2 hours. Visit the Washu Fes to taste delicious sake and food, and have fun with sake breweries and sake fans. We look forward to seeing you there. 【Washu Fes @ OSAKA BAY TOWER】 Date: 11th(Sat),12th(Sun), July 2026 1st : 12:00~14:10 2nd : 15:00~17:10 Place: Osaka Bay Tower (2F) Atrium (1-2-4 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka) Access: Bentencho Station (JR Osaka Loop Line and Osaka Metro Chuo Line) Price:4,500 yen (Includings: Original tasting cup, Sake guidebook, Pouch for the cup, Bottled Water) 【Washu Fes in Nakameguro】 Date: 25th~26th,July 2026 1st :12:00~14:10 2nd:15:00~17:10 Place: Nakameguro Gate Tower (2-1-1 Kamimeguro,Meguro-ku,Tokyo) Access: Nakameguro Station (Toyoko Line, Fukutoshin Line, Hibiya Line) Price:4,500 yen (Includings: Original tasting cup, Sake guidebook, Pouch for the cup, Bottled Water)
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Japanese Sake and Food Festival , Washu Fes in Tokyo/Osaka
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