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Itano Town, located in northeastern Tokushima Prefecture, is a town where pilgrimage culture lives deeply, concentrating Temples 3 (Konsenji) to 5 (Jizoji) of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Walking through town, you can touch the sight of pilgrims in white robes and the heart of "Osettai" hospitality from locals. It also features rich historical sights like "Fujiidera Temple" with one of Shikoku's largest wisteria trellises and the "Fukuroi Canal" conveying Edo-period water management technology. Idyllic rural landscapes feature specialty strawberry and carrot fields, allowing for seasonal tastes. It's a town perfect for soul-soothing strolls, comfortably harmonizing city proximity with quiet emotions preserved by ancient roads of faith.

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Awa City Tourism Association

Awa City

Address
173 Awacho Higashihara, Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website
https://www.awa-kankou.jp/
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Awa City Tourism Association

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Awa Earth Pillars
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Awa Earth Pillars

The "Awa Earth Pillars" in Awa City are rare natural formations of giant, curtain-like pillars of earth created by rainwater erosion over vast periods. They are geologically precious, ranked as one of the "World's Three Great Earth Pillars" alongside the Rocky Mountains in the USA and the Tyrol region in Italy. Stepping inside, the ruggedly carved earth sculptures tower above, creating a mysterious landscape that feels like wandering into another planet. You can overlook the entire scene from the observatory, and at night, they transform into an even more fantastical appearance with illumination. This dynamic and powerful art created by...

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