2025 Tokushima Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

📍 Location: Eastern Shikoku region, Japan, approximately 2.5 hours from Osaka by car 🚗 Transportation: Take the JR or highway bus from Osaka or Takamatsu directly to Tokushima Station. Super convenient! 🌟 Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Awa Odori Kaikan (Awa Dance Hall): The soul of Tokushima! Experience the passionate Awa Odori dance year-round, and even learn the steps and join in on stage. Super fun! There are four performances daily, so remember to check the schedule in advance. 2️⃣ Naruto Whirlpools: One of the world's three major whirlpools. At high tide, the whirlpool's diameter can reach 20m. Absolutely stunning! We recommend taking a sightseeing boat for a closer look or visiting the "Uzu no Michi" (Naruto Bridge) for a bird's-eye view. 3️⃣ Mount Bizan Ropeway: The symbol of Tokushima! Take the ropeway to the summit for a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and Tokushima city. The sunset views are incredibly romantic. 🍽️ Food Recommendations - Tokushima Ramen: Comes in "brown," "white," and "yellow" varieties. We recommend the brown ramen at "Fukuri," a famous restaurant. The rich broth and raw egg yolk are amazing. - Sudachi Citrus Cuisine: A Tokushima specialty. The sudachi citrus has a rich aroma and pairs well with seafood or can be made into refreshing drinks. 💡 Tips - Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) offer pleasant weather, ideal for outdoor activities. - Transportation: Tokushima's attractions are spread out, so we recommend chartering a car or renting one. We suggest Novil Travelers Service; their drivers are super attentive and can customize routes. - Language: Some attractions provide Chinese translation devices for seamless communication. 📸 Summary Tokushima is a hidden gem in Shikoku, offering the passionate Awa Odori dance, the stunning Naruto Whirlpools, and a plethora of culinary delights waiting to be explored! Come and experience the unique charm of this small city!

From the moment you step into the hotel, you can feel the warmth and attentiveness of the staff. The receptionists always greet you with a smile, patiently answer every question, and promptly provide the necessary assistance. Although the hotel has a limited number of rooms, each one is carefully designed and furnished. The rooms are spacious and bright, with a simple yet stylish decor, full of rich Japanese charm. Overall, the hotel is an excellent Japanese-style hotel worth recommending. Its superior location, attentive service, complete facilities, and rich cultural atmosphere provide an unforgettable accommodation experience.

徳島市中心部の宿泊に最適な選択肢である「JRホテルクレメント徳島」は、徳島JR駅と一体化しており、地理的な優位性が際立っています。バス停やショッピングモールも隣接しており、レストランも豊富で、賑やかで便利です。 ホテルは古くから建てられており、少し年代を感じさせますが、依然として豪華な雰囲気を保っています。地理的な優位性が非常に高いため、ビジネス需要が多く、料金も比較的手頃です。ツインルームは2500台湾ドルで予約でき、標準装備としてバスタブ、加湿器、小さなソファがあり、快適に過ごせます。 徳島には阿波踊りの伝統があり、精巧な人形もあります。ホテルのロビーにはこれらの展示があり、徳島の伝統技術に興味を持つことができます。 実際、ホテルには多くの部屋タイプがあり、基本的なビジネスルームの他に、和室、和洋室、スイートルームなどもあります。アフタヌーンティープランもあり、様々な特典が用意されています。また、エグゼクティブラウンジもあり、チェーンホテルグループの一環としてのサービスが充実しています。

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Tokushima𓂃 𓈒𓏸Katsuura-cho, Komatsushima City ⁡ Just over an hour from Haneda✈️Back to Tokushima for the first time in a few years🌊 Honestly, I'd only been to Kazurabashi Bridge, but after visiting two cities and towns blessed with the bounty of the sea and mountains, my image of Tokushima has changed🥹🌈 ⁡ It was a three-day trip where I traveled like I was living🚗 First, let's start with the places I went✈️ ⁡ DAY1 📌Hostel Coliberty 🚗/4-23 Noborimachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Harubo ⏰/ Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday 18:00 - 22:30 (L.O. 22:00) Friday, Saturday 18:00 - 23:00 (L.O. food 22:00, drinks 22:30) 🛏️/Monday 🚗/1-25 Chuodori, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ DAY2 📌Komatsushima Minato Seafood Morning Market ⏰/8:00-10:00 🛏️/Wednesday, Sunday 🚗/1-15 Minamikomatsushimacho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌ROSETTA COFFEE Main store ⏰/8:00-17:00 🚗/2-4 Horikawacho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Marusan Kamaboko Store ⏰/9:00-16:00 🛏️/Sunday 🚗/2-25 Minamikomatsushimacho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Washokuya Tensui ⏰/11:00 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) 17:30 - 22:00 (L.O. 21:00) 🛏️/Wednesday 🚗/60-1 Okubayashi, Nakata-cho, Komatsushima-shi, Tokushima ⁡ 📌Tateeji Temple 🚗/13 Wakamatsu, Tatee-cho, Komatsushima-shi, Tokushima ⁡ 📌Fureai no Sato Kasamoto 💰/From ¥1,400 🚗/Sakamoto Miyadaira, Katsuura-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ DAY3 📌Kakurinji Temple ⏰/8:00-17:00 🚗/14 Washigao, Ikumei, Katsuura-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Pilot Matsushita Garden ⏰/9:00-16:00 🚗/Numae Hanashiro, Ura-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Kamodani Seisakusho ⏰/11:00-17:00 🛌/Monday 🚗/147 Tatehikari, Obayashi-cho, Komatsushima-shi, Tokushima Prefecture ⁡ 📌Hama Soy Sauce Brewery ⏰/9:00 - 18:00 🚗/34 Wakamatsu, Tatee-cho, Komatsushima-shi, Tokushima Prefecture #tripDomesticTravel #TokushimaPrefecture

Here is a travel guide for Tokushima, Japan: Transportation You can travel from Osaka Kansai to Tokushima. The specific route is: buy a Nankai Electric Railway + ferry package (JPY 2,500/person) from Kansai Airport, transfer to two or three electric trains to Wakayama Port Station, then walk to Wakayama Port to take a ferry (8 ferries per day, about 2 hours and 30 minutes), and finally arrive at Tokushima Port. Recommended attractions 1. Naruto Whirlpools: The most famous tourist attraction in Tokushima, formed by the collision of the Seto Inland Sea and the powerful Kii Channel in the Naruto Strait, with a maximum diameter of 20 meters. It is recommended to overlook from 45 meters above the sea or take a tide-watching yacht. The best viewing seasons are spring and autumn. 2. Iya Kazurabashi: The most unique attraction on the Iya Valley, one of the three great hidden places in Japan, the ancient suspension bridge is woven with vines in the mountains and spans the steep valley. The bridge crossing fee is JPY 550/person, open all day. 3. Mount Bizan: Very close to Tokushima City, you can take a small cable car to the mountain for sightseeing. Bizan Tenjin Shrine is suitable for praying for marriage, Awa Odori Kaikan is a place to watch and learn Awa Odori, and Bizan Park is suitable for sightseeing. There is also a flower square where couples can hang locks and make wishes. Recommended food 1. Toudai Ramen: Tokushima-style ramen, with thick and salty soup, served with raw eggs and rice, with a unique taste. 2. Ikko Awaodori Chicken: A Tokushima specialty, reservations may be required during holidays. 3. Iya Soba, Salt-grilled Sweetfish: Local specialties in Iya, as well as salt-grilled ayu, not to be missed. Recommended accommodation Petit Hotel: Japanese-style tatami room, with kitchen and bathtub, only 15 minutes walk to JR station and city center. Or choose to stay at XIV Naruto Resort (suitable for self-driving tourists) and Shin-Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi (new facilities, with outdoor/indoor hot springs). With the above guide, you can fully experience the beautiful scenery, unique culture, and authentic food of Tokushima! Have a nice trip!

The Tokushima Whirlpools (Naruto Whirlpools) are located in the Naruto Strait of Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan. They are one of the world's three major tidal currents. These spectacular whirlpools form in the Naruto Strait, connecting Tokushima and Awaji Island. During tidal changes, seawater flows rapidly through the narrow strait, creating massive whirlpools with diameters up to 20 meters. The breathtaking sight attracts numerous tourists. The formation of the Tokushima Whirlpools is primarily due to the unique topography of the Naruto Strait and tidal changes. The Naruto Strait serves as a passage between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean, with different tidal times on each side, causing rapid water flow in the strait. When the tide from the Seto Inland Sea rushes into the strait and meets the tide from the Pacific Ocean, it creates a strong water collision. Additionally, the concave shape of the strait's middle section contributes to the formation of these magnificent whirlpools. One of the best ways to view the Tokushima Whirlpools is by taking a sightseeing boat. Visitors can choose between the large sightseeing boat 'Wonder Naruto' or the small underwater sightseeing boat 'AQUA EDDY.' The large sightseeing boat does not require reservations and is suitable for families and groups. It features observation decks that offer different angles to admire the whirlpools. The small underwater sightseeing boat requires advance reservations and has underwater observation windows, allowing visitors to observe the whirlpools up close for a more thrilling experience. The ticket prices for the Tokushima Whirlpools sightseeing boats vary depending on the type of boat and services. The ticket price for the large sightseeing boat 'Wonder Naruto' is approximately 1,800 yen, while the ticket price for the small underwater sightseeing boat 'AQUA EDDY' is approximately 2,400 yen.

DAY 1: Taoyuan to Takamatsu Airport DAY 2: Takamatsu to Tokushima Fly directly with China Airlines for about 2 hours After arriving at Takamatsu Airport, you can see the Pilgrimage mascots and unique Pilgrimage rest area in the lobby. In April, you might also catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The cherry trees lining the sidewalk next to the hotel are in full bloom, and with a gentle breeze, the petals flutter beautifully in the air. Stay one night at a youth hostel near the station, then take the JR train to Tokushima the next day. After arriving, walk to Nakanishi Cycle. When planning the trip last December, I contacted the shop via email to have a bike suitable for the pilgrimage assembled for me. After exchanging dozens of emails, I finally saw the long-awaited deep blue SIRRUS 2.0 flat-bar road bike. After picking up the bike, I rode around the area a bit and asked the owner to make some minor adjustments. The front and rear lights, storage bag, and heavy-duty lock were also installed. Tomorrow, I plan to ride to the Naruto Strait to warm up. The 60-day Shikoku Pilgrimage + Seto Inland Sea Cycling Tour is about to begin. Accommodation: Takamatsu BJ-Station Youth Hostel Tokushima GuestHouse017

Inside "Tokushima Station Clement Plaza" next to JR Tokushima Station. There are various shops such as clothing, groceries, restaurants, souvenirs, and on the first floor of the dungeon there is a food street "Tokushima Station Bar" with 8 specialty restaurants, including Chinese cuisine, Western food, steak, sushi, etc. But once you come to Tokushima, you must try Tokushima fine wine and local delicacies such as Apo Tail Chicken and Apo Beef #August Good Places 2024 #TokushimaStationBar

The Tokushima Bizan Mountaintop Bus is located on the 5th floor of the Awa Dance Hall, and the round-trip ticket price is 1,030 yen. In the evening, walk slowly from Tokushima Station for about 15 minutes, and see the panoramic view of Tokushima on the top of the mountain. Enjoy the sun and the sky clouds gradually changing colors and enjoy the quiet scenery. There are traditional Awa Dance performances at the Awa Dance Hall. You can also go there early to watch the Awa Dance performance and then watch the sunset.

There are not many days to stay in Tokushima, so try to choose a convenient hotel, save transportation time🤗 We stayed these days JR Hotel Clement Tokushima, from Tokushima Station super close, about 5 minutes walk, to different attractions are very convenient #japanhotel

Before heading to Tokushima Naruto Uzumaki Road from Takamatsu, I wanted to eat seafood, so I passed by Fukumaru Fisheries and went in for lunch. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we saw a variety of shellfish. It was so tempting, so we decided to have barbecue. First I ordered a lobster for 5,000 yen, plus some other seafood, for a total of 8,000 yen. The restaurant staff will help put fresh lobsters on the stove to cook. When the lobsters are almost cooked, the staff will take the initiative to help cut the lobsters. The lobsters are several large, cooked until just cooked, fresh, sweet and delicious. As for other shellfish, they are all equally large and fresh. The self-selected lobster and seafood lunch for over 8,000 yen is fresh and delicious. Two people can eat until they are full, and it is delicious. Address: 1-1 Myojin Kusuya, Seto-cho, Naruto-shi, Tokushima Prefecture #德岛

In addition to eating, drinking and having fun in Japan, you might as well take an hour's flight to "Tokushima Prefecture" to feel nature. The hotels here will have vast courtyards, lush vegetation, flowers blooming all year round, which can make visitors feel comfortable 🥰! Plus there is a Tokushima whirlpool here, you can sit on the boat and enjoy the nature whirlpool 🌀 ecology on the sea, super special 🥰! 2023 Travel Wish ~ Fukuoka #2023TravelWish#Japan Attractions

#Japan Attractions #Japan Travel #Overseas Travel The Shikoku Journey came to the 17th Banzasho, also known as Idoji Temple in Tokushima Prefecture. Idoji Temple is a sect of Shintoji Temple, serving the Seven Medicine Master Tathagata✨! This temple uses brighter colors, has a red architectural design⛩, and is quite large. There is also the Great Compassion Hall, which enshrines the eleven-faced Guanyin🤲🏻! The scale is quite large, the location is large, you can stroll for a long time! Moreover, it is said that visiting this temple can avoid three years of bad luck🍀, bringing good luck👍🏻, no wonder it attracts so many people to visit! Chapter 17: Ruriyama Shinfukuin Idoji Temple 📍779-3118 80-1 Ito Kita-yashiki, Kuni-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture

#Japan Attractions #Japan Travel #Overseas Travel #Shikoku Temple No. 15 in the Shikoku Side Road is the Kokubu Temple, belonging to the Soto sect, serving the Medicine Master Tathagata Lord ✨, the temple will also see the tablet of Emperor Shomu 👸🏻. This temple has a large and beautiful Japanese garden 🌳, which is the "Tsukiyama style dry mountain water garden" in Japanese architecture, using many irregularly placed stone groups 🪨, unique characteristics, trees and plants are well repaired, worth visiting 👍🏻 The 15th chapter of the book is the Golden Courtyard of King Mountain and the National Branch Temple 📍779-3126 718-1 Yano, Kunifucho, Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture

#Japan Attractions #Japan Travel #Overseas Travel #Shikoku Located in Tokushima Prefecture, Kannonji Temple is the 16th temple in Shikoku. The sect is the Koyasan Shingon sect, and the main deity is Senju Kansein Bodhisattva✨. This temple is quite large. You will also see "Night Crying Jizo" at Kwun Yam Temple. It turns out that Jizo Zang is in the pile of stones, which can pray for 👶🏻 children's health. I heard that you can also pray for them to cry less at night😆, I believe many parents will come to worship👋🏻 Chapter 16: Guangyao Mountain, Senjuin, Kanyinji Temple 📍779-3123 49-2 Kanonji Temple, Kuni-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

#Japan Attractions #Japan Travel #Overseas Travel #Japan Shikokubiji is really a special journey, every visit to a temple attraction is like completing ✅ a checkpoint, very fulfilling, is an extraordinary travel experience. The fourteenth chapter is located at Changleji Temple, which belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect. The original deity is Maitreya Bodhisattva✨ The temple is a typical architectural design of a Japanese temple, mainly praying for the blessing of the removal of children's illnesses🎐 There is also Changyuan Garden built next to this temple. It is an orphanage👶🏻, a social welfare facility run by the Shikoku Spiritual Field, which is of special significance👍🏻 Chapter 14: Shengshou Mountain, Enmeiin, Changrakuji Temple 📍〒779-3128 Yanmei 606, Kunifucho, Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture

I went to Shikoku for the first time during Silver Week, and stayed one night at the Daiwa Roynet Tokushima Ekimae in front of Tokushima Station. It's a new hotel, and a business hotel so it's small, but if you just want to sleep, I think it's good value for money. I stayed there for about 12,000 yen per night. Parking is available in the affiliated multi-storey car park in the building next door for 1,000 yen. There is also a Times self-parking multi-storey car park nearby, and I used the Times car park with a flat rate of 1,000 yen. It's in front of the station so there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. #HotelReview

Awa Ningyo Joruri is a traditional performing art from Tokushima that has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property✨. 😆 The representative piece, "Keisei Awa no Naruto (Pilgrimage Song Dance)," is also performed in Osaka Bunraku🎶. The current Jurobei Mansion is located behind the mansion of the protagonist's father, Jurobei. It is a very famous piece that goes, "My father's name is Awa no Jurobei, and my mother's name is Oyumi." 😄 Performances are held regularly, and you can hear the history of Awa Joruri in detail from the director‼ ️ 184 Miyajima Honura, Kawauchi-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima-ken 771-0114 Parking available Admission fee: 410 yen for adults 310 yen for high school and university students 200 yen for elementary and middle school students #historical sites #traditional culture #Tokushima #bunraku puppet theater #Jurobei-yashiki #traditional performing arts #trip to Shikoku #Tokushima city

Three Awa Odori performances per day. A simple lecture will also be given, so your memories of "dancing Awa Odori in Tokushima" will be a wonderful souvenir that won't be a burden to carry. *Photography is allowed If the weather is good, the ropeway to Mt. Bizan also departs from the 5th floor of the building. Tourist attractions: Awa Odori Kaikan (15 minutes walk from Tokushima Station) #trip2022 Previous Hotel Sunroute Tokushima Station (You can use "Bizan no Yu" even if you are not staying overnight. There is a sauna and outdoor jacuzzi!) Dining & Restaurants: Enjoy Awa Odori Chicken at "Ichiko" near Tokushima Station! Shopping: Specialties such as Ono nori, chikuwa, sudachi, and Tokushima ramen and udon at the souvenir shop at Tokushima Awa Odori Airport #mountain climbing #gourmet #summer trip #gw2022jp #tourism support #hot springs #trip2022

"Naruto Park" is located on Omo Island, adjacent to the Naruto Strait and the Onaruto Bridge. In Naruto Park, there is the "O-Naruto Bridge" and the "Uzumichi" for viewing whirlpools. From 45 meters above, you can overlook the "Naruto Whirlpools" below, which is one of the three largest whirlpools in the world. The "Uzumichi" is a 450-meter-long tourist trail that allows you to walk directly from under the bridge to about 45 meters above the whirlpool to view the Naruto Whirlpool. There are many tempered glass viewing windows along the trail, and it is very exciting to see the famous Naruto Whirlpools in Tokushima right under your feet.

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We went to Awa Jizake Taro Sake Shop in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture to try different types of sake! This is a liquor store and corner bar where you can try small amounts of Tokushima's local sake. It opens from 3pm, so you can use it when you want to drink earlier in the day. It's a bit of a walk from Tokushima Station, about 10 minutes, but if you like sake, this is a must-visit place. It has a wide wooden counter seating, so it's perfect for a date. #Recommended for a date

I stayed at Self Inn Tokushima Higashisenba in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture! It's a 10-minute walk from Tokushima Station. You'll arrive by crossing the Shinmachi River and heading towards Higashisenba-cho. The hotel itself has the dignity of an old-fashioned business hotel, and it makes you feel nostalgic. It's great that it's only 4,000 yen per night, including breakfast! What's more, it was also great that the toaster used to make the toast you get with your breakfast is a Balmuda. #Cost-effective hotel

A city hotel in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It takes about 1 minute from the station. Very accessible. There is a parking lot and a convenience store on the first floor. There is a massage chair in the room!! You can also take any amenities you want, but there was even a face mask!! #Cost-effective hotel

Uchi no Umi is located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. It's close to the Otsuka Museum of Art, so I stopped by on my way home after looking at a lot of paintings! The bridge was also very beautiful. It's an all-you-can-eat oyster restaurant run by a fisherman. You can bring your own oysters, and you can eat as much as you like for two hours! The oysters are heated in a steamer, so they don't explode, so they're easy to eat! But there were so many that I couldn't eat them all, so I left after 30 minutes. The locals are amazing. #museum #gourmettrip

Breakfast at a city hotel in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. There was a buffet venue on the second floor of the hotel. We had a lot of local food. The naruto wakame seaweed and fish cutlet were delicious!! From the breakfast venue you can get a panoramic view of Tokushima Station. #Cost-effective hotel

This is an izakaya in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, serving Awaodori chicken dishes. It takes about 1 minute from the station. You can eat a lot of Awaodori chicken (🕺), a Tokushima specialty. I booked the 3,300 yen course, but it was a huge amount of food. I couldn't eat it all. The Awaodori chicken on the bone was delicious!! #gourmettrip #buffet-like amount,,