A spring festival bringing together Awa Odori, Tokushima culture, and food
Hana Haru Festa
The 2026 edition of Hana Haru Festa has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/18 〜 2026/04/19Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late April / Every year
- Location
- Aibahama Park, Goseikon Hiroba, and Awagin Hall
- Area
- Tokushima Prefecture・Tokushima City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission to Awagin Hall is 500 yen; free for junior high school students and younger. Events such as the entrance stage are free.
- Age restrictions
- Free for junior high school students and younger (Awagin Hall)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A spring event held around Aibahama Park in Tokushima City, where visitors can enjoy Awa Odori, live performances, traditional performing arts, and Tokushima food.
About Hana Haru Festa
Hana Haru Festa is a local event held in spring around Aibahama Park in Tokushima City.
It began in 1998 with the aim of revitalizing the local economy by making use of the full opening of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway and attracting visitors from outside Tokushima Prefecture.
It is enjoyed as a spring festival where visitors can experience Tokushima’s culture and food, as well as stage events, with Awa Odori at its center.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is performances by well-known Awa Odori groups on a special stage and outdoor stages.
In addition to Awa Odori, the program features live music, dance contests, Awa puppet joruri, and Awa ningyo box dancing.
A market, food trucks, and an art project are also set up around the venue, bringing dance, music, traditional performing arts, and food together in one place.
Source: 「はな・はる・フェスタ」４月18、19日に藍場浜公園一帯で開催【デジトピ】｜徳島の話題｜徳島ニュース｜徳島新聞デジタル
A spring festival bringing together Awa Odori, Tokushima culture, and food
What to expect
Visitors can watch Awa Odori performances at indoor Awagin Hall and outdoor venues such as the entrance stage at Aibahama Park.
The stages feature live music, dance battles, contests, and more, while nearby visitors can enjoy a market featuring Tokushima specialties and food trucks.
Traditional performing arts are also presented, and the event is arranged so visitors can walk between several venues and explore the spring festivities.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the stage performances, traditional performing arts, market, and other attractions.
Awa Odori groups from outside Tokushima Prefecture also take part in the Awa Odori contest, indicating that there are opportunities to participate as performers.
However, to find out whether general visitors can join the dancing or contest, check the information for each event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aibahama Park (1-7 Aibacho), Goseikon Hiroba (1 Aibacho, in front of Awagin Hall), and Awagin Hall (2-14 Aibacho).
- Train and bus
Get off at JR Tokushima Station; the venue is about a 3-minute walk away.
Local buses are about a 3-minute walk from Tokushima Station.
- By car
From Tokushima Expressway’s Tokushima IC, head toward Tokushima Station via National Routes 11 and 192.
- Parking
Use nearby paid parking.
Address 1-7 Aibacho, 1 Aibacho, and 2-14 Aibacho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was held on April 18 (Saturday) and the 19th (Sunday).
On the 18th, it ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on the 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is usually held as a spring event in late April.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Opening hours vary by day, so check the schedule for the date you plan to visit.
Awa Odori performances take place in Awagin Hall indoors and on outdoor stages, so it is a good idea to check in advance which venue is hosting the event you want to see.
Visitors are directed to use nearby paid parking, so public transportation is also an option.
Nearby attractions
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徳島県の動物園・水族館のスポットです。
徳島中央公園
徳島県徳島市の徳島城跡を利用した公園
徳島城
徳島県徳島市の城
徳島市立徳島城博物館
徳島県徳島市にある博物館
徳島市立考古資料館
徳島県徳島市国府町西矢野にある資料館
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徳島眉山天神社
徳島県徳島市にある神社
徳島県文化の森総合公園
徳島県徳島市八万町の向寺山にある公園
徳島県立博物館
徳島県徳島市の文化の森総合公園にある博物館
徳島県立文学書道館
徳島県徳島市中前川町にある文学館
徳島県立近代美術館
徳島県徳島市の文化の森総合公園にある美術館
徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館
徳島県徳島市の文化の森総合公園にある博物館
徳島県郷土文化会館
徳島市にある文化施設
Origins and History of Hana Haru Festa
Hana Haru Festa began in 1998 with the aim of revitalizing the local economy by making use of the full opening of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway and attracting visitors from outside the prefecture.
It has grown into a spring festival combining Awa Odori, live performances, contests, and more, with Aibahama Park near Tokushima Station as its main venue.
It was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and resumed in 2022 with infection-prevention measures in place.
Official information
The official website is the Hana Haru Festa official website.
Event details and the latest updates are posted on the official website and official Instagram account.
Hana Haru Festa at a Glance
Hana Haru Festa is an annual spring event held around Aibahama Park in Tokushima City.
A wide range of events take place, including Awa Odori, live music, dance, traditional performing arts, a market, and food trucks.
In 2026, it was held on April 18 and the 19th, at a venue about a 3-minute walk from Tokushima Station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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