Koenji Awa Odori Special Viewing Tour
Overview
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The Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Dance is a midsummer tradition in Tokyo that is said to attract approximately 1 million visitors over the two days every year!
Following last year's event in 2023, premium sponsorship seats are available. This year, 2024, we have added workshops to learn more about the Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Dance and to experience the dance in a special area. Please enjoy the premium experience of watching, dancing, and enjoying the dance together in a premium space!
Highlights
- You can enjoy the three elements of "Know and Learn", "Experience", and "Viewing"!
- This year, an interpreter guide is included!
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking
- Special viewing tour at one of the largest festivals in Tokyo with approximately 1 million visitors!
Key Information
Important Information
- Please wear comfortable clothes.
- No tickets will be mailed: a separate "Information for the day of the event" notice will be sent by the day before the event.
- The fee is treated as a donation. Therefore, no refunds will be made for cancellations after an order has been placed.
- Performance times are subject to change due to weather conditions.
- In the event of inclement weather, the performance may be cancelled (in such cases, no refunds or compensation for travel expenses will be made).
- Seat selection is not possible.
- This sponsored seating does not shorten the waiting time.
- Preschool children are admitted free of charge, but must be held in one's lap.
- Pets are not allowed to enter the venue (except for guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs).
- Photography is allowed, but fixed photography with a tripod is prohibited.
- An e-mail with a reception number will be sent to those who have purchased sponsor seats by the day before the event (please present the e-mail or printed screen at the reception desk).
- We do not permit persons related to antisocial forces to use the venue.
- Resale of seats purchased from our company or our subcontractors is prohibited.
- In the event of a violation of the 2 rules above, the reservation will be voided at the discretion of the company, and no refund will be made. In addition, if the room has already been used, you will be asked to leave the venue. The Company will not be liable for any damage or trouble caused by such violations.
- There is no dedicated parking space available at the venue. We strongly recommend that you use the nearest public transportation.
- The group that will dance together is 【24th:Taiwan-team 25th:Kanto Tokushima Students team】
Booking
Description
We will offer a special viewing tour of the Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori, one of the largest festivals in Tokyo, with approximately 1 million visitors!
The tour consists of three elements: (1) "Know and Learn," (2) "Experience," and (3) "Viewing.” The tour includes a rare opportunity to dance in a special section of the central performance hall, which is normally inaccessible, as well as premium seats that allow you to fully enjoy the performance from a spacious and superb location.
In addition, this year's event will include an original happi coat and hachimaki as souvenirs. This tour is sure to be a memorable experience of a lifetime as you experience the charm of the Koenji Awa Odori with your whole body!
Premium sponsor seats are available at the following locations
Luxurious seats for spectators have been set up in a special section of the central performance hall, right in front of Koenji Station, which is normally inaccessible. Visitors can experience the power of the Awa Odori dance up close while enjoying a drink and festival-related snacks.
In addition, an interpreter guide will be provided for this year's festival. Visitors will be able to deepen their understanding of the Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Dance as they watch the festival.
Please note that seats will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, starting from the front of the line in the direction of travel. Please note that seats cannot be reserved. Please check the official website of "Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori" for an outline of the event.
[Dates] August 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.), 2024 [Start time]: 15:30 [Time required]: 5.5 hours [Tour Flow] 15:30 Registration (Koenji) 15:30 Reistration (Koenji Hikawa Shrine) 16:00 Workshop begins (Koenji Hikawa Shrine) 17:10 Performance begins (Central Performance Hall) 17:40 Viewing begins (premium sponsor seats) 20:00 End (tentative)