【Event Schedule】
July 19th (Sat) – July 21st (Public Holiday) 2025
11:00am～6:00pm
This summer, festivals from all over Japan will be gathering on Awaji Island! Omatsuri Expo in Awaji Island
Dance! Eat! Connect! “Omatsuri Expo in Awajishima” gives attendees a unique chance to experience the sights and sounds of rich Japanese traditions all in one place. Witness powerful Taiko Drums and cultural dances from all over Japan!
Every day will feature new stage performances highlighting different aspects of Japanese culture and festivals.
Experience festivals from all over Japan on Awaji Island this summer!
Discounted advance tickets on sale now!
Enjoy classical festival foods, specialty products from across Japan, and global cuisine all in one place.
Every evening features energetic performances like Awa Odori by the famed “Aho-ren” troupe, traditional dances from around the world, and interactive Bon Odori that everyone can join!
Join in traditional mikoshi (portable shrine) experiences and explore vibrant festivals from all over Japan, all in one spot! Don’t miss the colorful photo spots with 120 flying carp streamers and 90 glowing fish lanterns.
会場内では、日本各地の祭りを展示・紹介！
Everyone is welcome to participate in Bon Odori at every day from 5:30 p.m!
July 19th (Sat)
Awaji Kuni-umi Yosakoi
Yosakoi dance performances throughout the day
Multiple Yosakoi teams will perform this powerful dance!
ー【 Performing groups】ー
Tenhare (Hyogo Prefecture), INAHO (Kochi Prefecture), Uozaki Yumai (Hyogo Prefecture), Kishu Mikan-chan (Wakayama Prefecture), Himeryu-z (Hyogo Prefecture), Matsuriyu-ki (Aichi Prefecture), Kanka (Kyoto Prefecture), Maki (Osaka Prefecture), Senshu Sorya Dancers (Osaka Prefecture), Seisho (Kyoto Prefecture), Chita Kiraku (Kochi Prefecture), Nagisa Issei Fumi (Ishikawa Prefecture), Hamakko 2000 (Hyogo Prefecture), Hyakuka Musou (Kyoto Prefecture), Mairan (Osaka Prefecture), Maidou (Wakayama Prefecture), Mecha Happy Dancers (Osaka Prefecture), Yamato (Kyoto Prefecture), Yosakoi Takumi (Hyogo Prefecture), Wan~WAN~ (Yamaguchi Prefecture)
7/20 (Sun)
World Omatsuri Festival
A variety of performances from Japan and around the world
Taiko drumming by Kotan
[Hyogo Prefecture]
Awa Odori by Aho-Ren Dance Group
[Tokushima Prefecture]
Kansai University Cheer Team
[Osaka Prefecture]
International performances being showcased will include Hawaiian hula, Italian pizzica, Korean taekwondo, Vietnamese lion dance and more!
7/21 (Monday, Public Holiday)
Awaji Island Festival
Celebrate the cultural roots of the Kansai region through dance and musical performances!
Professional Violinist
Yu Mashiko
[Hyogo Prefecture]
Samba Performances
[Tokushima Prefecture]
Awa Odori Dance
Other performances will include the Eisa dance performance by Toyoyukai and a performance by the Sumoto High School Music and Dance Club!
Discounted advance tickets on sale now!
Venue and Access
■Venue: Yumebutai Sustainable Park
■Address: 1-32 Yumebutai, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
■If you are driving, please use the parking lot in Yumebutai Sustainable Park Parking Lot. (Parking fee: 1,000 yen per day)
■For those arriving by Bus: Board at the express bus at JR Shin-Kobe Station, JR Sannomiya Station, or JR Maiko Station. Get off at the “Seirei Awaji Hospital-mae” bus stop , and walk 3 minutes.
■For those who arrive on Awaji from the Awaji Genoa Line high-speed ferry: Take the “Awakami Awahime Bus” from Iwaya Port, get off at the bus stop “Seirei Awaji Hospital-mae”, and walk 3 minutes.
For inquiries regarding performers, vendors, or media presence, please refer to the inquiry form.
Unique hotels Awaji Island
If you are looking for somewhere to stay during your visit to Awaji Island, here are some of our top picks. These 3 unique hotels will surely enhance your enjoyment of Awaji Island.
While each hotel offers a different experience, they all provide top of the line Japanese hospitality, gourmet food made from Awaji Island ingredients, and seclusion in nature.
All the hotels are connected to the festival venue by a complementary Awaji Island West Coast shuttle for you to explore the island with ease.
Auberge “French Forest”
Nestled on a hilltop surrounded by trees, this romantic destination has both gourmet restaurants and guest rooms. Three French style “auberges” or “inns” each have dining rooms where French culinary techniques are fused with Japanese, Spanish, or Italian cuisine. In addition to dinning, guests can book the premium guest rooms on the second level, allowing the fantasy to continue.
Visit Auberge “French Forest” for stunning nature views, the finest food, and a premium stay!
Zenbo Seinei
Enjoy a wellness retreat in the heart of nature. Zenbo Seinei, is a wellness facility that offers both day programs and overnight stays. Designed by award-winning architect Shigeru Ban, this facility features a 100m-long observation deck made of Japanese cedar. Through peaceful meditation, mindful movements, and nourishing cuisine you will find yourself in a state of Zen!
GRAND CHARIOT
This luxury hotel is located on the hilltop of Nijigennomori Anime Awajishima Park. It offers stunning views of the stars at night, and of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the Kobe cityscape during the day. Stay in one of the private “cacoons”, imbued with warmth from the Japanese cedar and the open design. A huge draw for visitors is the special collab rooms which feature your favorite Japanese pop culture icons, like Godzilla, ｈHello Kitty, and Dragon Quest. Take a short private shuttle ride down the hill and you will find yourself at Nijigennomori, an anime theme park! It’s a great way to add even more adventure and Japanese culture to your stay!
Click here for tourist information on the west coast of Awaji Island!
If you want to enjoy the Osaka Kansai Expo, we recommend staying on Awaji island and taking the highspeed Pasona Natureverse ferry. Check to see if your hotel has a special expo deal!
Organizer
Pasona Group Inc. EXPO Road Office