Tokushima City Bizan and Awa Odori Course

Walk the heart of Tokushima City, the home of Awa Odori. The heat of the dance, the summit view, and riverside charm all in one.

Course Route

10:00 Start at the Awa Odori Hall Watch a live Awa Odori performance you can enjoy year round and let your heart move to the rhythm of the drums.

11:00 Ride the Bizan Ropeway to the summit Take the ropeway that departs from the hall rooftop up to the summit of Mount Bizan at 290 meters.

11:30 The view from Bizan lookout Enjoy a broad panorama of the city and the Kii Channel, reaching as far as Awaji Island on clear days.

13:00 Lunch with Tokushima ramen Taste the local bowl topped with a raw egg in its rich broth.

14:30 To Tokushima Central Park and castle ruins Stroll the park where the castle stone walls remain and admire the beauty of the old castle garden.

16:00 Walk the Shinmachi River waterfront Amble along the riverside path and close the day with the charm of Tokushima, a city of water.

Highlights

Awa Odori is a summer tradition over four hundred years old, and at the hall you can experience the real dance in any season. The night view from Bizan is popular too.

Access and Tips

The sights cluster within walking distance of Tokushima Station, so you can tour on foot. Check the ropeway timetable in advance.

A Quick Tip

If you visit in summer, aiming for the actual Awa Odori festival is one idea. The city has few slopes and is easy to walk.