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

I went to "Live Fish Cuisine Binbiya" in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture! This delicious seafood restaurant is open from 9am to 3:30pm (8:30pm on weekends). I ordered the "Sea Bream Sashimi Set Meal" and was amazed at how thick and chewy each piece of sea bream was! It also came with miso soup filled with Naruto wakame seaweed, a specialty of Naruto City, and vinegared seaweed, so you'll be full. It's right next to the sea, so you can see it from inside the restaurant, making it the perfect place for lunch on a drive date! #Recommended for Dates

Iya is one of the "Three Great Unexplored Regions of Japan". The Iya Valley stretches for about 20km, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery. It is a popular tourist spot that attracts many tourists every year. In particular, we would like to recommend the "Iya Kazura Bridge", a famous tourist spot in Iya! It is a very primitive and mysterious bridge woven from a plant called Shirakuchikazura, and is replaced every three years. It is designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property and is also one of the "Three Strange Bridges of Japan". Crossing the bridge is quite thrilling, but you will surely be soothed by the cool sound of the water and the negative ions. Please come and visit us! ! #Amazing views #Historical sites #Free spots #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Amazing nature #Summer trip #Amazing views #Trip with children

Japanese art museums you should visit before you die🎨 Otsuka Museum of Art . A museum that has masterpieces from all over the world. They are not original paintings, but they are all burned onto art ceramic panels using special techniques, so they will not fade no matter how much time passes😌 Of course, they are faithfully reproduced. . And they are all full-size! Even if you don't go abroad, you can feel like you're traveling abroad by going to Tokushima❤︎ . There is a wonderful passage in the words of the first director of the museum. "We would be happy if you would look closely at these paintings, actually appreciate the paintings here when you are a university student, and then see the real paintings on your honeymoon abroad in the future." . Go to the Otsuka Museum of Art, find a piece you like, and go see it in person. I can't wait for the day I can go abroad soon😋 . By the way, the photo in this post is a mural called the Sistine Hall. It's in Vatican City 🇻🇦 It's called an environmental exhibition, and the atmosphere of the chapel is reproduced exactly as it is, so there's a very solemn atmosphere 😌 #museum #themepark #usefultraveltips#greatviews

#In the summer #Trip.com live #Japan travel # What Tokushima is proud of as world-class is the traditional dance ‘Awa Odori’. Every summer (August), the ‘Awa Odori Festival’ is held in the city center and is a great sight to see. #In the summer

Located in Tokushima City, Wada Noya has been insisting on using natural materials for 400 years to make Apot-produced "Saki no-yaki cake". The smoky glutinous rice crust is served with red bean filling, and a cup of pure and rich tea is served. Although there are other branches in the city, the reason I recommend going to the Wada Noya main store is that the store’s four seasons are full of character and only this store is not located in the mall. Visiting in the spring we were able to view the cherry blossoms and the White Silk Falls and the staff were very warm and hospitable, which was a very enjoyable experience. 🕰️Opening hours: Closed on Thursdays, 10:00-17:00, no appointment required 📍Address: , as shown in the picture recommended to go together after visiting the Apo Ball Hall 🏖️ Environment/Facilities: Indoor, there is also a souvenir area 💰Average consumption per person: about 1000yen 💞Reason for recommendation: You can enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea

This time, we spent half a day visiting the Naruto Whirlpools in Tokushima🌀. We purchased a combo ticket for the museum and the Uzunomichi walkway, and the museum staff even gifted us with a postcard. At Uzunomichi, we were lucky to catch the high tide, allowing us to see numerous breathtaking whirlpools right beneath our feet. The entire trip was truly eye-opening. 🕰️ Opening Hours: Check the high tide schedule online for the best experience 📍 Address: Take a bus to Naruto Park Station 💰 Average Cost: Within 900 yen per person 🗓️ Suggested Itinerary: Half-day

This is the Awaodori Kaikan. The admission fee is cheap and you can see great performances. You can also experience it. Let's dance together.

#Spring0yenTrip The Naruto Whirlpools, one of the world's three largest tidal currents, are a spectacular spot representing Tokushima Prefecture! The moment when the huge whirlpools, created by the ebb and flow of the tides in the Naruto Strait, appear before your eyes is breathtaking. If you time it right, you can see whirlpools with a diameter of about 20 meters! There are two ways to view them. One is to board a "Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat" from the sea and see the whirlpools up close. The other is to look down directly from the sea promenade called "Uzu no Michi". The experience of watching the whirlpools from a glass floor is truly thrilling! The best time to see the whirlpools changes depending on the day, so a travel tip is to check the "Uzushio Tide Table" in advance. We especially recommend visiting an hour and a half before or after low tide or high tide! 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: Narutocho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture ✴︎Access: About 15 minutes by car from JR Naruto Station / Right next to the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway, Naruto Kita IC ✴︎Prices: Tide boat from 1,800 yen, Uzu no Michi 510 yen ✴︎Opening hours: Tide boat varies depending on the trip, Uzu no Michi 9:00-18:00

First of all, before leaving, I was debating whether to stay 3 nights or 2 nights, and decided on 2 nights, and 2 nights was enough for Tokushima.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ As expected of a small city, they also give Korean tourists a 2-day free bus pass. After visiting the Naruto Whirlpool, which is one of Tokushima's tourist attractions, I just ate delicious food and explored the town. I was quite satisfied. I didn't watch the dance at the hall, because I saw a review that said it was better to watch it on YouTube... It felt like a rural town, but I felt like the city was still big, and everyone was so kind... I recommend Tokushima for 2 nights #Tokushima #JapanTravel

📍 Tokushima Naruto From Osaka to Tokushima Cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Tokushima In the Setonaikai National Park, you can see the bridge up close, and you can also see whirlpools. It's also a great place to take a break, as you can buy souvenirs and have lunch there. For lunch, we had a sea bream lunch at "Uzunoya". It was a delightful discovery to discover that there are so many ways to enjoy sea bream cuisine. After this, we headed to the Otsuka Museum of Art, so it's also recommended for those who want to go there as well. Please use this as a reference for your trip🔖 #Tokushima #TokushimaTrip #DomesticTrip #Spring0YenTrip

#Domestic Transportation I rode on the "Ai Yoshinogawa Trolley," a tourist train that lets you enjoy Tokushima's nature! It was a valuable experience to enjoy the spectacular scenery along the Yoshino River on the trolley train that runs on the Tokushima Line. 🚂Characteristics and atmosphere of the train As the name suggests, the train is designed with an image of indigo dyeing, giving it a Tokushima feel. As it is a trolley train, there are no windows, so the appeal is that you can enjoy the train journey while feeling the refreshing breeze! The weather was good that day, and the pleasant breeze blew through, which was very pleasant. 🚂View from the train window The Yoshino River flows along the line, and just watching the sparkling water is soothing. In particular, although it is not as rugged as Oboke and Koboke, it is characterized by the gentle beauty of the valley. There are attractive views in every season, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and clear air in winter. 🚂Special features and services The train will slow down at the sights along the way, making it perfect for taking photos! The guide will also explain the history and sights along the route, making you feel even more like a tourist. These features are a great way to experience the local culture. 🚂Access information The Ai Yoshinogawa Trolley operates for a limited time and all seats are reserved, so advance reservations are required. Operating area: Awa-Ikeda Station - Tokushima Station (boarding and disembarking possible depending on the section) Main access methods: Awa-Ikeda Station (Departure point) - Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Okayama Station by the Limited Express Nanpu - Approximately 1 hour from Takamatsu Station by the Limited Express Nanpu Tokushima Station (Arrival point) - Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes from Osaka or Kobe by express bus - Approximately 1 hour from Takamatsu Station by limited express 🚂 Summary The trolley train was amazing, running in a relaxed atmosphere while feeling the nature and history! The experience of looking at the Yoshino River while feeling the breeze is exceptional, so be sure to take a ride when you visit Tokushima!

The Otsuka Museum of Art in Tokushima is a special museum where you can enjoy world-famous paintings while in Japan🎨✨ Famous Western paintings such as the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Van Gogh's Sunflowers are reproduced on ceramic panels, so you can enjoy them in the same size and color as the originals👀💛 The attraction is that it makes you feel like you're touring a real art museum🏛️ The ceiling painting in the Sistine Hall is particularly impressive in scale! 📍 Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎ Address: 65-1 Fukuike, Tosa-tomariura, Naruto-cho, Naruto-shi, Tokushima ✴︎ Access: About 15 minutes by bus from JR Naruto Station ✴︎ Fee: 3,300 yen for adults, 2,200 yen for university students, 550 yen for elementary, middle and high school students ✴︎ Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed on Mondays "Otsuka Museum of Art" where you can enjoy the world's masterpieces all at once🎨 Not only art lovers, but even those who don't usually go to museums will be excited✨ #Spring 0 yen trip #Domestic travel #Otsuka Museum of Art #Museum tour #Museum

📍Tokushima Prefectural Gokoku Shrine It was founded in 1928 as the "Tokushima Prefectural Shokonsha" at the site of Tokushima Castle (top of Shiroyama Mountain) in Tokushima Central Park, and in the following year, 1931, it was designated by the Minister of the Interior and renamed "Tokushima Prefectural Gokoku Shrine". The shrine building and office were destroyed in the Tokushima Air Raid in July 1945, but in 1958, amid the social situation of postwar chaos, it was rebuilt with support from both the public and private sectors. However, since the site is leased from Tokushima City and is also a historic site and cultural property protection area, development of the road to the shrine is not possible, and in recent years, it has been difficult for the aging bereaved families and other citizens of the prefecture to visit the Shiroyama Mountaintop Shrine. In this situation, in 2000, a philanthropist living in the prefecture donated land for the shrine (Saika-cho, Tokushima City) for relocating the shrine. With heartfelt support from bereaved families, veterans' associations, and many ordinary citizens of the prefecture, the shrine was able to be relocated in the fall of 2003. Since the relocation, in addition to visits by bereaved families and veterans' associations, the number of young people visiting the shrine has increased, for Shinto weddings, shrine visits for newborn babies, car purification, and the first shrine visit of the New Year. In addition, there is a "Daikoku Shrine" on the grounds, which is visited by many people for prayers for matchmaking, recovery from illness, and business prosperity, and the "Large Ema of the Zodiac" dedicated every New Year soothes the hearts of worshippers. #0 Yen Travel February 2025

📍Bonjuru Best value for money! Delicious and affordable Today, I would like to introduce the lunch at Bonjuru, a popular long-established restaurant with a wide variety of menus that are too good to be true. Bonjuru is a restaurant located along National Route 192 in Sako, Tokushima City. There are four types of lunch: three daily (A Lunch, B Lunch, Recommended) and the monthly "Monthly Bonjuru Deluxe." This restaurant will make you "full!" with hearty side dishes and healthy vegetables in a homey atmosphere. The food is also delicious, so it's the best value for money! Not only is it reasonably priced and delicious, but the interior is clean and has a relaxing atmosphere, which is another recommended point. The staff are also friendly, and it's a restaurant that you'll want to visit again soon. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Sanzokumura Sanzoku Udon is an udon restaurant located on Route 318 heading towards Tonari, Tokushima. There is also an unmanned sales booth in the parking lot, so you can buy vegetables even if you don't eat udon. If you want a large portion, you should order it if you are really confident! It's dangerous if you think it's a normal large portion. Sanzokumura looks like it was renovated from an old house, and it has a lot of charm. There is no pre-prepared food, and the udon is freshly boiled and the tempura is freshly fried. The portions are generous, so you can enjoy delicious udon whenever you come. Please come and visit us. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍Imo-o Chinese Noodles It's no exaggeration to say that the brown soup, which never changes, soothes your tired heart. It's consistently delicious. As soon as the restaurant opens at 10:30, locals enter. Many people eat it as a substitute for breakfast. The restaurant is almost full after 11:00. You can see how popular it is. 500 yen for Chinese noodles is an incredibly reasonable price in this day and age. The thin noodles are mixed well with the rich brown soup! It's not as thick as it looks and has a refreshing aftertaste, so you can drink up the whole soup! Imo-o is a highly recommended restaurant! #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍 Ishii Town Daffodil Road Did you know that there is a flower field where daffodils bloom? Every spring, the flowers are in full bloom, and it has become a little famous spot where local people often come for walks. It takes about 10 minutes on foot from the temporary parking lot of the health center near the roadside station and Yasuda Elementary School to reach the entrance to the Daffodil Road, and from there, daffodils grow in clusters around the town road, on the mountain slopes, and in the rice fields for about 3 kilometers. There was also a large parking space on the riverbed. I had never heard of this place before, but daffodils are planted all along the river. The daffodil flowers growing in clusters in the tranquil Satoyama were lovely. I noticed that daffodils were also planted in the terraced fields a little distance away. And when the breeze blows, the pleasant scent of daffodils wafts through the air. I recommend taking a leisurely walk and enjoying the scent. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍 Seto no Matsuri Sushi Seto no Matsuri Sushi is a local conveyor belt sushi chain in Shikoku with three stores in Tokushima Prefecture, one in Kagawa Prefecture, and for some reason one in Waikiki, Hawaii. (However, two of the stores in Tokushima Prefecture are called "Mawaru Sushi Matsuri"). When you sit down, the conveyor belt does not move, and all sushi is served after you order it. Everything is delicious and famous. Locally caught fish at a great price! It seems that it is not well known in the world, but the fish caught in the Seto Inland Sea are actually very delicious. The Seto Inland Sea, sandwiched between the Shikoku and Chugoku regions, has many small islands floating on it, creating unique currents that are stronger than they look. In Tokushima, the Naruto whirlpools are famous. The fish born and raised in the rapids all have firm flesh and a plump texture. The sea is rich in nutrients, so they are full of flavor. I never thought I'd be able to enjoy such high quality at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant! And it's a restaurant that's more affordable than you'd think, so you're missing out if you don't know about it. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍 Suehiroya This restaurant specializes in Chinese noodles, and its appeal is its good cost performance. It is a long-established restaurant, so it has many loyal fans from long ago. This Chinese noodle is characterized by a light soup with a strong dark soy sauce flavor, which is a little different from the traditional Tokushima ramen. It has an addictive taste. If you like it strong, you can adjust it with the extra sauce on the table. The thin noodles are very filling and satisfying. The topping of char siu has a firm texture and goes well with the soup. The char siu noodles and double char siu noodles, which allow you to enjoy two types of char siu, are topped with plenty of char siu, making them a great deal. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Fukuroi Irrigation Park Fukuroi Irrigation was developed during the Edo period for agricultural purposes. Today, the area has become a park beloved by the local community and is a famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring. The playground equipment at Fukuroi Park includes swings, horizontal bars, and stretch benches, and there is also a drinking fountain. As a cultural asset, the remains of the Hōan Embankment, which was used as the outer moat of Tokushima Castle by Tokushima Domain founder Hachisuka Iemasa (Hōan was Iemasa's Buddhist name), are carefully preserved. Additionally, there is a monument dedicated to the village headman Kusudo Kizaemon, who completed the Fukuroi Irrigation by selling his private property, and the Fukuroi Irrigation Water Source Site, which is a designated cultural property and historic site of Tokushima Prefecture.

📍Chukasoba Rakutei A little east of Route 11 in Matsushige-cho, Itano-gun, you'll find Rakutei. The restaurant is in a single-family home, and has the feel of an old-fashioned ramen shop. The interior also has a retro feel. They serve oden. The menu is simple, just one bowl of Chinese noodles! Chinese noodles with meat. The soup has a strong soy sauce flavor and is lighter than it looks. The meat is sweet and spicy, soft and melts in your mouth. It's well balanced. The noodles are straight and medium-thick, and the thick soup goes well with them. I'm also happy that they're served in about 3 minutes. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍Sanuki Handmade Udon Marugame Tokushima ramen, tarai udon, Iya soba... Do you know Sanuki Handmade Udon Marugame, which has been loved for nearly 40 years in Tokushima, where there are many famous local noodles? This restaurant continues to make udon noodles by focusing on carefully selected "high-quality ingredients and hand-made". Many customers visit every day in search of the strong chewy and flavorful broth unique to Sanuki udon. The Sanuki Handmade Udon Marugame that we will introduce this time is a Sanuki udon specialty store that has been popular with local people since it opened in June 1979. The store serves Sanuki udon. In fact, the culture of "Naruto udon", which has very soft noodles, has developed independently in Naruto, and it is said that "Sanuki udon", which has a strong chewy and chewy texture, was very rare at first, and there were only a few specialty stores in the city. Marugame is particular about using only the finest ingredients for the salt, water, and flour that are the raw materials for udon. In particular, they choose "soft water" with low magnesium and calcium content. Soft water is said to be suitable for making udon noodles because it has no peculiar taste and easily penetrates ingredients. They also use soft water for the soup stock, which brings out the umami flavor of kelp and dried fish. Another thing that the restaurant values ​​is "hand-made". Previously, the noodles were made by machine, but when they changed to hand-made, the staff commented that "the taste was completely different," so they have been sticking to hand-made ever since. Because it is a simple dish, Sanuki Hand-made Udon Marugame's udon is carefully made one bowl at a time without cutting corners. Please try the proud taste that has been loved by local people for 40 years. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Kashihara Shoten Restaurant It seems to be for regulars only, but you can request a strong or weak flavor. The super creamy, emulsified soup is extremely mellow and has a strong flavor that clings to your tongue. You'll even hesitate to swallow it. It's so creamy that it doesn't feel sharp at all... Once you swallow it, you'll want to drink another one right away. The noodles are the standard Tokushima ramen noodles. The portion is a little large. The char siu is made from thigh meat, and is plentiful and thick, yet soft and delicious. If you want to eat rich tonkotsu ramen, why not try this place? #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍Butataro This ramen chain originated in Kochi and has the feel of a local Chinese restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of dishes such as ramen, Chinese food, and yakiniku. The store has a retro look. The interior has counter and table seats, and the round, red counter chairs give it a nice feel. The prices are reasonable, but the ramen and fried rice are filling. Cheap, delicious, and filling are its best selling points. Recommended for men and families with children. There is a parking lot, so you can come by car. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍Sumitomo Iris Garden This iris garden was created by a private individual and is open to the public free of charge. On a site of about 1,000 square meters, about 10,000 irises of about 40 varieties were blooming with cool flowers. In addition to irises, various flowers such as hydrangeas and hollyhocks were in full bloom. The garden has a nice rest area and benches, making it feel like a park. I was surprised to learn that this is a private garden. The owner's warm personality was conveyed through the well-maintained flowers and the garden designed for visitors to enjoy. He started growing irises on his own property after being captivated by the beauty of a single iris he received from an acquaintance. The owner looked so young that it was hard to believe he was in his 80s. He also served as a torchbearer for the Tokyo Olympics last year. The irises, grown with such care, were truly magnificent. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍Chomei-ji Temple About 26 minutes by car from Tokushima Awaodori Airport, Chomei-ji Temple is a secretly popular hydrangea temple in Naruto City. In June, the best time to see them, many colorful hydrangeas bloom in the temple grounds. Various kinds of colorful hydrangeas bloom in the temple grounds, and it is known as a hydrangea temple. During the rainy season, the scenery unique to this season is soothing. Among them, the colorful hydrangeas are particularly eye-catching. The green leaves wet with rain and the cute, bright flowers of the hydrangeas make you forget the gloominess of the rainy season. This temple is very famous for the monument to Ki no Tsurayuki and the figure of the Great Master among the ginkgo trees, but it is also a very beautiful spot for colorful hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are rare and can only be seen once a year for a short season, but there are many varieties and a wide variety of colors, which makes the days of the rainy season very attractive. Come and find your favorite hydrangea at Chomyoji Temple. #0yentravelFebruary2025

📍 Hydrangea Road, Sayama, Kushibuchi-cho, Komatsushima City You can see hydrangeas at the Hydrangea Garden in Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture! Around the prefectural road Anan-Komatsushima Line, there is a "Hydrangea Garden" in the rice fields that is open to the public by the people of the Sayama area of ​​Kushibuchi-cho. All the hydrangeas are really magnificent, and I was captivated by the colorful hydrangeas. I was also surprised at how many different kinds of hydrangeas there are. The location is near Kushibuchi Hachiman Shrine. Pink, blue, white... Beautiful hydrangeas of various colors were in full bloom. I was able to see various kinds of hydrangeas up close. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Lava Grilled Steak & Hamburger at Kazan Awagyu no Takumi Nobe, one of the prefecture's leading butchers, which handles fresh, high-quality Awa beef procured from its own ranch, has opened a restaurant across the street where you can enjoy carefully selected meat dishes in a casual atmosphere. The main dish is a meat gourmet served on a plate made of lava. When you place thin slices of Awa beef, which are beautifully fatty, on the hot lava plate... it oozes! Enjoy it cooked to your liking! The fresh Japanese beef handled by Nobe means that you can enjoy it rare. Dip it in the special sauce made from melted egg yolk and you'll experience the ultimate bliss. Sets with rice, salad, and soup are available, as well as single menus. You can choose between 100g or 200g of thinly sliced ​​meat. The lava grilled menu also includes steaks and hamburgers from various parts of the meat. This restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, from the rare Awa beef fillet steak (Chateaubriand) (from 3,980 yen for 150g), which you can order as a treat for yourself, to casual steak and hamburger dishes. #0yentravelFebruary2025