Visit Tokushima, Japan
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This prosperous city is set on the eastern side of Shikoku with the Yoshino River running through the centre.
It is defined by two hills, Shiroyama with the old castle ruins and Mount Bizan, which is a popular tourist spot.
Exploring Tokushima
There are plenty of shops, parks and cultural attractions in Tokushima but the city is perhaps best known for its traditional bunraku puppet theatre and the annual Awa Odori festival, which takes place during the Obon national holiday in hot and steamy August.
Awa Odori festival
The Awa Odori dances have remained largely secret from the outside world, but this vivacious festival of dance attracts over a million Japanese visitors a year. The distinctive drum beats and flute tunes whip the costumed dancers into a frenzy as they parade through the streets in colourful traditional costumes.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Tokushima
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Tokushima, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Tokushima
- Iya Valley 50 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 55 kilometers away
- Naoshima 68 kilometers away
- Mount Koya 98 kilometers away
- Shikoku 100 kilometers away
- Kurashiki 101 kilometers away
- Osaka 112 kilometers away
- Nara 133 kilometers away
- Kyoto 153 kilometers away
- Tottori 162 kilometers away
- Matsuyama 168 kilometers away
- Kinosaki Onsen 175 kilometers away
- Hiroshima 197 kilometers away
- Matsue 207 kilometers away
- Miyajima Island 208 kilometers away
- Beppu 298 kilometers away
- Yufuin 308 kilometers away
- Tsumago 325 kilometers away
- Shirakawago 325 kilometers away
- Kurokawa 335 kilometers away
- Takayama 337 kilometers away
- Kanazawa 337 kilometers away
- Kyushu 346 kilometers away
- Aso 351 kilometers away
- Kamikochi 376 kilometers away
- Tateyama 382 kilometers away
- Kumamoto 385 kilometers away
- Fukuoka 388 kilometers away
- Matsumoto 393 kilometers away
- The Japanese Alps 413 kilometers away
- Izu Peninsula 415 kilometers away
- Hakuba 418 kilometers away
- Kirishima National Park 419 kilometers away
- Hakone & Mt Fuji 429 kilometers away
- Noto Peninsula 457 kilometers away
- Nagasaki 459 kilometers away
- Yudanaka 460 kilometers away
- Kagoshima 465 kilometers away
- Kamakura 478 kilometers away
Photos of Tokushima
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![Iya Valley Vine Bridges, Tokushima]()
Iya Valley Vine Bridges, Tokushima -
![Awa Odori Dancers, Tokushima]()
Awa Odori Dancers, Tokushima -
![Tanada rice terraces, Kamikatsu, Tokushima]()
Tanada rice terraces, Kamikatsu, Tokushima -
![Shikoku Suspension Bridge]()
Shikoku Suspension Bridge -
![Pilgrimage walking sticks]()
Pilgrimage walking sticks -
![Awa Odori]()
Awa Odori -
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Awa Odori -
![Awa Odori dance performance]()
Awa Odori dance performance
Accommodation choices for Tokushima
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Tokushima. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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![Clement Hotel, Tokushima]()
Clement Hotel Tokushima
The Clement Hotel features spacious rooms, excellent service and its sky bar on the top floor offers some excellent views of Tokushima and Mount Bizen.
