Tokushima

Tokushima, Naruto

Tokushima is famous for the vibrant Awa Odori dance festival and the powerful whirlpools of the Naruto Strait. Enjoy the thrill of rafting down the Yoshino River, or walk part of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. With its warm climate and welcoming culture, Tokushima is full of energy, color, and charm.

From Tokyo: 1h 15m

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Anan City

Known as the "City of Light," Anan City is located at the easternmost tip of Shikoku, a passionate city where dynamic coastlines and deep mountain faith intersect. From "Cape Kamoda," the easternmost point of Shikoku, a Pacific panorama stretches out where you can feel the Earth's roundness, and the sunrise from the horizon is spectacular. "Tairyuji Temple," reached via western Japan's longest "Tairyuji Ropeway," boasts overwhelming spiritual energy and views as a sacred site where Kukai practiced. River activities like kayaking and SUP on the clear Naka River are also popular. As a world-leading producer of LEDs, light displays decorate...

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Itano Town

Mugi Town, located on the southeastern coast of Tokushima Prefecture, is a fishing town characterized by powerful Pacific waves and nostalgic remote island scenes with untouched nature. "Tebajima Island" offshore is known as a silent island with no cars, where you can enjoy retro fishing village landscapes designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Furthermore, Mugi's sea, centered around "Oshima," is a mecca for diving and fishing, inhabited by world-class kobohama corals and colorful tropical fish. The mountain side also features clear streams like Yasaka-Yataki Falls, allowing for both sea and mountain natural beauty. Touching the...

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Mugi Town

Mima City, in northwestern Tokushima, is a town of historic atmosphere that once prospered as an indigo distribution center. The "Udatsu Townscape," designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, features heavy merchant houses with "udatsu" firewalls—symbols of wealth former merchants competed over—giving the sensation of a time-slip to the Edo period. Throughout the city, spots showing cultural depth from ancient to modern times are scattered, including Japan's oldest stone-piled tumulus and facilities designed by Tadao Ando. The beauty of the surrounding Tsurugi mountain range and the clear Anabuki River is also exceptional. It is an...

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Mima City

Awa City, located in north-central Tokushima, is a city where agriculture blessed by the rich Yoshino River and mysterious natural sculptural beauty coexist. The biggest highlight is the "Awa Earth Pillars," ranked among the world's three great earth pillars. The sight of giant sand pillars carved by rainwater erosion is truly nature's artwork. It also houses Temples 7 to 10 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, allowing visitors to feel pilgrimage culture firsthand amidst idyllic rural landscapes. Food charms like specialty grapes, strawberries, and famous "Tarai Udon" are also substantial. It's an area for a luxurious local experience satisfying all...

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Awa City

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...

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Ishii Town

Ishii Town, located west of Tokushima City, is an idyllic rural area where agriculture flourishes due to the blessings of the fertile Yoshino River. It is especially famous for "Fujiidera Temple," which features one of Shikoku's largest wisteria trellises. As the 11th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, stunning purple wisterias bloom in late April, enveloping the grounds in a sweet scent. The town also offers many spots related to specialty "Wisteria" and "Strawberries," and direct sales stores where you can taste delicious local produce. While convenient to the city, stepping inside reveals traditional Japanese rural landscapes and a pilgrimage culture,...

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Kamiyama Town

Kamikama Town, located west of Tokushima City, is Japan's most creative "Miraculous Countryside" where artists and IT entrepreneurs gather amidst rich nature. Through the "Kamiyama Artist-in-Residence" program, artists from around the world stay here, creating a unique landscape dotted with artworks along forests and rivers. Many stylish spots like offices and cafes renovated from traditional old houses coexist with cutting-edge work styles and rural life. In spring, the town is filled with thousands of weeping cherry blossoms, appearing like a paradise. With delicious spring water and local ingredient-based cuisine, it attracts worldwide attention as a successful example of regional revitalization...

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Kamikatsu Town

Kamikatsu Town, located in a mountainous area, is an environmentally advanced town gaining worldwide attention for its "Zero Waste" initiative. The "Zero Waste Center WHY" features astonishing architectural beauty made from recycled materials, attracting eco-conscious travelers. It is also famous for the "Irodori" business, where elderly residents vibrantly work shipping seasonal leaves used to garnish dishes. At high altitudes, the "Kashihara Terraced Rice Fields," selected among Japan's top 100, offer spectacular views like a village in the sky. It is a town that strongly stimulates intellectual curiosity, where sustainable living wisdom coexists with ruggedly beautiful Satoyama landscapes.

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Minami Town

Minami Town, located in southern Tokushima, is a healing town where beautiful seas and deep faith coexist. It features "Ohama Beach," world-famous as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, serving as a symbol of nature conservation. It has also flourished as the temple town for "Yakuoji," the 23rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a constant stream of worshippers seeking to ward off evil. The old townscape around Hiwasa Port and "Sea Turtle Marine Cruises" touring dynamic cliffs by fishing boat offer charms unique to a seaside town. In recent years, it has gained attention for attracting IT satellite...

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Miyoshi City

Miyoshi City, at the western tip of Tokushima, is a city representing Shikoku for adventure and healing, housing the "Oboke and Koboke" gorges carved by the Yoshino River's torrents and "Iya," one of Japan's three most hidden regions. It is a world-famous mecca for rafting while simultaneously preserving historical and cultural heritage like "Kazurabashi" and "Ochiai Village." In recent years, branding as a "Yokai Town" and town-making utilizing old sake breweries have flourished, with spots stimulating intellectual curiosity. With observatories overlooking seas of clouds, quiet hot spring villages, and nutritious Iya Soba, you can enjoy mountain blessings with all five...

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Naruto City

Naruto City, located at the gateway to Shikoku, is a city of sea and history famous for the "Naruto Whirlpools," one of the world's three great currents. Experiences like the "Uzu-no-Michi" walkway looking straight down at the whirlpools from the Onaruto Bridge and powerful sightseeing boat trips provide moving moments to feel nature's wonders firsthand. Additionally, the "Otsuka Museum of Art," which reproduces world-famous paintings on ceramic boards, boasts Japan's largest exhibition space and is a must-see for art fans. It is also known as a sacred place where the Shikoku Pilgrimage begins at "Ryozenji Temple (No. 1)." Furthermore, gourmet...

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Tokushima City

Tokushima City, the prefectural capital of Tokushima, is a "City of Water" with the symbol "Mt. Bizan" at its center and numerous rivers flowing through. Every August, the world-famous "Awa Odori" is held, enveloping the city in excitement with over 1 million spectators. Even outside the festival, you can experience the authentic dance at the "Awa Odori Kaikan," feeling the energetic culture firsthand. The boardwalk area around the Shinmachi River is ideal for strolling, with beautiful night illuminations coloring the water's surface. With charms in food and culture like products using specialty "Awa Indigo" and local Tokushima Ramen, it's a...

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Kaiyo Town

Kaiyo Town, located at the southernmost tip of Tokushima Prefecture, is a nature-rich town boasting magnificent Pacific views and clear streams. With beautiful coastlines known as surfing meccas and the "Takegashima Marine Park" featuring coral colonies, it offers an ideal environment for travelers who love marine activities. It is also the operational base for the world's first "DMV (Dual Mode Vehicle)," which can travel on both rails and roads, drawing many domestic and international tourists for the unique experience. At night, you can gaze at beautiful starry skies, completely forgetting the city hustle to refresh your mind and body. With...

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Tokushima Prefecture

Located in eastern Shikoku, Tokushima Prefecture is a "treasure trove of emotion" where dynamic nature and passionate culture live on. Its overwhelming natural landscapes, such as the world-class Naruto Whirlpools and the steep beauty of the Iya Valley—one of Japan’s three most hidden regions—captivate visitors. The Awa Odori, a vibrant festival with over 400 years of history that envelops the city in excitement, is an energetic symbol of Japanese summer. Furthermore, deep history and traditions like indigo dyeing nurtured by the Yoshino River and the spirituality of the Shikoku Pilgrimage’s starting point are carefully preserved. From adventures in hidden regions...

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