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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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Asebi Onsen

A day-use hot spring in the Asan hills of Itano town, prized for open-air baths facing a g

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Shishikui Onsen

A silky spring by the sea in southern Kaiyo town, enjoyed alongside sweeping Pacific Ocean

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Tsurugisan Yuma Onsen

A slippery beauty bath at the foot of Mount Tsurugi in Tsurugi town, with seasonal special

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Kamojima Onsen

A relaxed day-use hot spring in Kamojima, Yoshinogawa City, praised for open-air baths fac

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Tsukigatani Onsen

A sulfur spring in the hills of Kamikatsu, a zero-waste town, framed by fireflies and terr

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Gosho Onsen

A natural hot spring in the Awa countryside with two contrasting bathhouses and a dining a

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Kamiyama Onsen

A historic beauty bath in the mountains whose distinctive salt spring leaves the skin silk

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Naruto Onsen

A Mediterranean-style resort overlooking the Naruto Strait with a natural hot spring famed

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Bizan no Yu

A top-floor natural hot spring near Tokushima Station with sweeping views of Mount Bizan a

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Iya Onsen

A rare free-flowing open-air bath at the very bottom of the Iya Valley gorge in the heart

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Tarai Udon

A local dish of freshly boiled udon transferred to a large wooden tub and shared around by

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Fish Katsu

A Tokushima soul food of fish paste flavored with curry powder, breaded and deep fried.

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Awaodori Chicken

A leading Tokushima brand jidori chicken known for its pleasant firmness and deep umami.

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Naruto Kintoki Sweets

Sweets from Naruto made with elegantly sweet sweet potatoes grown in sandy soil.

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Bouze Sugatazushi

A festive whole fish sushi made by curing a butterfish with sudachi vinegar, essential to

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Dekomawashi

An Iya specialty of potato, tofu, and konjac skewered, coated with miso, and grilled over

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Iya Soba

A rustic hand cut soba, thick and short, made from buckwheat grown on the steep slopes of

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Handa Somen

A hand pulled noodle from Handa in Tsurugi Town, thicker than ordinary somen and prized fo

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Naruto Sea Bream

A brand red sea bream shining cherry pink, its flesh firmed by the fast tides of the Narut

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Tokushima Ramen

A rich tonkotsu-shoyu ramen topped with sweet simmered pork belly and a raw egg, the pride

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Yoshino River and Mima Udatsu Townscape Course

From the udatsu townscape of Wakimachi to the Yoshino River waterfront, a stroll tracing t

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Hiwasa Sea Turtles and South Awa Drive Course

From the sea turtle museum to Ohama Beach and along the south Awa coastline, a drive fille

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Tokushima City Bizan and Awa Odori Course

From the Awa Odori Hall to the summit of Mount Bizan and on to the castle ruins and rivers

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Iya Valley Oboke and Kazurabashi Bridge Course

From the Oboke Gorge cruise to the vine bridge and Iya Valley, a scenic day through the hi

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Naruto Whirlpools and Otsuka Museum Day Course

Peer down at the swirling tides from Uzunomichi, then spend the afternoon among world mast

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Hoshinoiwaya and Hoshidaniji, a Star Legend Sanctuary with a Behind the Falls View in Kamiyama

Hoshinoiwaya in Kamiyama is said to seal the evil star prayed down by Kobo Daishi. Deep in

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Nyoirinji and Mount Nakatsumine, a Mountaintop Power Spot of Star Legends in Tokushima City

Nyoirinji stands on Mount Nakatsumine at the eastern end of the Tsurugi range. Loved as th

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Kakurinji, a Mountaintop Temple of the White Crane Legend in Katsuura, Tokushima

Kakurinji in Katsuura takes its name from a legend of two white cranes alighting here. Kno

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Otodoro Falls, a Valley Cascade Chosen Among the 88 Views of Tokushima in Naka

Otodoro Falls drops twenty meters in a valley along the upper Naka River. Easily viewed fr

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Amagoi Falls, a Celebrated Cascade Power Spot in Kamiyama, Tokushima

Amagoi Falls in Kamiyama is chosen among the finest hundred waterfalls of Japan. Its grace

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Jorokuji, a Tranquil Ancient Temple of Autumn Colors in Tokushima City

Jorokuji is an ancient temple said to date from the year 672. Its great seated Kannon imag

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Amanoiwatowake Yakurahime Shrine, a Mystical Ancient Shrine on a Burial Mound in Tokushima

This shrine venerates Mount Sugio as its sacred body and rests upon an ancient burial moun

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Tsunomine Shrine, a Hilltop Power Spot Overlooking the Sea in Anan, Tokushima

Tsunomine Shrine crowns the summit of Mount Tsunomine at 284 meters. Dedicated to a deity

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Nishiteru Shrine, a Moon Deity Sanctuary on Mount Otaki in Tokushima

Nishiteru Shrine sits near the summit of Mount Otaki at 946 meters. Known as a sanctuary o

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Todoroki Shrine and Todoroki Falls in Kaiyo, a Local Cascade Power Spot

Todoroki Shrine enshrines Todoroki Falls, said to be the largest waterfall in Shikoku. Lov

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Tokushima Winter Travel 2026: Naruto Whirlpools, Iya Onsen & Kazurabashi

徳島の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。鳴門の渦潮・祖谷温泉・かずら橋など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Tokushima Autumn Foliage 2026: Mt. Tsurugi, Oboke & Iya Valley

徳島の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。剣山・大歩危・祖谷渓など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Tokushima Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

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

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Tokushima Local Gourmet Guide: Tokushima Ramen

Discover Tokushima''s unique local cuisine including 徳島ラーメン. A food lover''s guide to the

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Rainy Day in Tokushima: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Tokushima! Discover top indoor attractions including 徳島県立博物

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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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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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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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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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Sightseeing🍂 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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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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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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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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Sightseeing🍂 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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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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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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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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Sightseeing☀️ 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 Picks🍂 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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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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Sightseeing☀️ 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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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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Sightseeing🍂 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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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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Awa Odori and Otsuka Museum of Art — The Culture and Art of Tokushima

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

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Mt. Tsurugi — 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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Omamahiko Shrine — 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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Otsuka Museum of Art — Experience 1,000 World Masterpieces at Full Scale

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