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The exuberant Awa Odori dance festival, the Otsuka Museum of Art, and the Naruto Whirlpools are unmissable. Secluded spots like Mt. Tsurugi and the Iya Valley vine bridges are also legendary.

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Tokushima Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Tokushima. Spring sakura viewing guide…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tokushima Local Gourmet Guide: 徳峢ラーパン

Discover Tokushima''s unique local cuisine including 徳峢ラーパン. A food lover''s guide to the …

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Tokushima: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Tokushima! Discover top indoor attractions including εΎ³ε³ΆηœŒη«‹εšη‰©β€¦

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tokushima Food Guide: Tokushima Ramen, Awa Odori Chicken & Sudachi

Tokushima's distinct ramen features a sweet-spicy soy pork broth topped with a raw egg. Di…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Naruto Whirlpools: Experience One of the World's Largest Natural Phenomena

The Naruto Whirlpools, among the world's largest, form in the Naruto Strait and are most s…

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Awa Odori Dance: One of Japan's Three Great Bon Dances with 400 Years of History

Awa Odori held in Tokushima City every August is Japan's largest Bon dance with approximat…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Oboke and Koboke Gorges: The Secret Realm of Shikoku Mountains' Cliffs and Clear Streams

The Oboke and Koboke gorges carved by the Yoshino River's rapids are representative hidden…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Iya Valley: The Village of Heike Clan Refugees Hidden in the Shikoku Mountains

Iya Valley, located in the rugged Shikoku mountains, is a hidden realm said to be where He…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Cape Muroto: The Rugged Marine Erosion Landforms of Shikoku's Southernmost Point and Kukai's Sacred Ground

Cape Muroto, struck directly by the Kuroshio Current, is a headland attracting attention f…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Yoshino River Cycling: Cycling Along the Great River Called the Shikoku Saburo

The cycling road along the Yoshino River, called the "Shikoku Saburo," is an exhilarating …

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Mt. Tsurugi: The Second Highest Peak in Western Japan and Sacred Ground of Shikoku Shugendo

Mt. Tsurugi at 1,955 meters elevation is the second highest peak in western Japan. The sum…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Sudachi Citrus: The King of Aromatic Citrus, Tokushima's Green Jewel the World is Proud of

Sudachi, approximately 98% of Japan's production coming from Tokushima Prefecture, is a ar…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Awa Washi Paper: Tokushima's Traditional Craft with Over 1000 Years of History

Awa washi paper, continuing from the Nara period, is Tokushima's pride with excellent qual…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Shikoku 88 Sacred Temples Pilgrimage: A 1200-Year Pilgrimage Path Walking with Kobo Daishi

The "Ohenro" pilgrimage visiting the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku said to have been opened…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tokushima Castle Ruins and Mt. Bizan: Castle Town History and the Mountain Overlooking the City

Mt. Bizan, Tokushima City's symbol, is a mountain with beautiful ridgeline visible from an…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Handa Somen Noodles: One of Japan's Three Great Somen Noodles That Tokushima is Proud Of

Handa somen noodles produced in Handa Town, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture are distinctiv…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Kazura Bridge Illumination: The Hidden Realm Suspension Bridge Glowing Fantastically in Autumn Iya

The fantastical event where Iya's Kazura Bridge is illuminated on autumn nights. The ancie…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Naruto Sea Bream: A Premium Brand Fish Raised by the Whirlpools

Naruto sea bream raised in the fierce tidal currents of the Naruto Strait are premium Japa…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Mt. Tsurugi Trekking: Walking the Sky of Bamboo Grass on the Roof of Shikoku

The traverse course from Mt. Tsurugi to Jiroukyu is a renowned ridge walk course called th…

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Yuki Tanuki Festival: A Unique Festival Enshrining Tanuki, Rare Nationwide

The "Tanuki Festival" held in Yuki, Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture, is a rare nationwid…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Anan City Tsubakidomari: Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Site and Southern Coast Nature

The coastline of Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, is a precious beach where loggerhead sea…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Miyoshi City Ikeda: The Yoshino River Headwaters Area and History of Awa Ikeda Tobacco Industry

Miyoshi City Ikeda, the western gateway of Tokushima Prefecture, is an important location …

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Naruto Kintoki Sweet Potato: Tokushima's Sweet and Fluffy Brand Sweet Potato

Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes cultivated in sandy soil near the Naruto Strait are a brand …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kamiyama Town: A Rural Creative City Born from Artist-in-Residence Programs

Kamiyama Town, approximately 40 km west of Tokushima City, is a creative mountain village …

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Awa Odori and Otsuka Museum of Art β€” The Culture and Art of Tokushima

Discover Tokushima's electrifying Awa Odori dance festival and the extraordinary Otsuka Mu…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Mt. Tsurugi β€” The Mysterious Power of Shikoku's Second Highest Peak

Ascend Mt. Tsurugi, Shikoku's second highest peak, a sacred mountain of Shugendo asceticis…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Omamahiko Shrine β€” The Ichinomiya of Awa, Tokushima's Strongest Power Spot

Visit Omamahiko Shrine, the ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine) of Awa Province, one of Tokus…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Otsuka Museum of Art β€” Experience 1,000 World Masterpieces at Full Scale

Immerse yourself in the Otsuka Museum of Art in Naruto, where 1,000 world-famous paintings…