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Taimei Marina

Taimei Marina in Naruto City is a marine activity base for experiencing the calm Seto Inland Sea and dynamic Naruto Whirlpools. It offers substantial rental boat and fishing charter services, allowing for the luxury of operating a boat yourself to head out to sea. Looking up at the Great Naruto Bridge from the water surface provides unique power. Furthermore, authentic fishing experiences targeting high-end fish like red sea bream in Naruto’s waters—known as world-class fishing spots—are highly rated by fishing enthusiasts. With well-equipped clubhouses and kind staff, even beginners can safely enjoy the rich blessings of the Seto Inland Sea....

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Ishii Town

Ishii Town, located west of Tokushima City, is an idyllic rural area where agriculture flourishes due to the blessings of the fertile Yoshino River. It is especially famous for "Fujiidera Temple," which features one of Shikoku's largest wisteria trellises. As the 11th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, stunning purple wisterias bloom in late April, enveloping the grounds in a sweet scent. The town also offers many spots related to specialty "Wisteria" and "Strawberries," and direct sales stores where you can taste delicious local produce. While convenient to the city, stepping inside reveals traditional Japanese rural landscapes and a pilgrimage culture,...

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Okawara Plateau

Okawara Plateau

Okawara Plateau, located at about 900 meters altitude in Sanagochi Village, is a spectacular panoramic spot overlooking Tokushima City, the Kii Channel, and as far as Awaji Island. The vast grassland features giant windmills and a peaceful scene of grazing cattle. It is especially famous for approximately 30,000 "hydrangeas" blooming from late June to early July, dyeing the landscape in light purple. At night, you can enjoy city lights and star-filled skies simultaneously, making it a popular site for stargazing and camping. Forgetting the city heat and being blown by cool plateau breezes, it is a place to enjoy dynamic...

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Minshuku Awarakuya

Minshuku Awarakuya

Minshuku Awarakuya in Awa City is a warm inn where you can experience traditional Japanese farmhouse life. Beyond just staying, the charm lies in touching "real Japanese life," such as interacting with the host family and making local folk dishes using regional ingredients, like visiting a relative's house. Nearby is the "Awa Earth Pillars," one of the world's three great earth pillars, making it an ideal base for nature walks. At night, you can spend a relaxed time under star-filled skies in a quiet rural area. With a reputation for multilingual support and heartfelt hospitality, it is an irreplaceable stay...

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Fun Ride Tokushima

Fun Ride Tokushima

This is a full-scale equestrian facility where you can enjoy Tokushima's beautiful nature from horseback. Here, everyone from beginners to experienced riders can enjoy "horse trekking" suited to their level. The biggest feature is the open courses walking through Tokushima's Satoyama or coastlines, which change expressions each season. Gazing at scenery from a high vantage point while communicating with the horse is exceptional. Since instructors provide careful guidance, even international tourists touching a horse for the first time can participate with peace of mind. Experiencing Tokushima's calm climate through interaction with living creatures will be a wonderful travel memory. It's...

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Jigenji Temple (Bekkaku No. 3)

Jigenji Temple (Bekkaku No. 3)

Jigenji Temple, located in the steep mountains of Kamikatsu Town, is the 3rd temple of the Shikoku Bekkaku 20 Temples and a legendary sacred site where Kobo Daishi is said to have practiced. The main experience here is "Ana Zenjo," a training ritual of crawling through natural limestone caves. Guided by a leader and carrying only a single candle, crawling through narrow tunnels is a "rebirth ritual" to re-examine oneself. The feeling of freshness after removing worldly desires and emerging safely is incomparable. The grounds offer spectacular views of the mountains, with a divine atmosphere prevailing. It is highly supported...

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Iya Valley

The Iya Valley, formed by the Iya River carving through the Shikoku Mountains, is one of Japan's premier scenic spots with V-shaped steep cliffs continuing for dozens of kilometers. Dynamic photo spots like the "Hi-no-ji Valley," which looks like the letter "ひ" from above, and the "Peeing Boy" statue standing on a 200-meter high rock are scattered throughout. The contrast between the emerald green water, deep green surroundings, and autumn foliage that colors the entire valley is a mysterious beauty fitting for a hidden region. Some areas are narrow and steep, but that allows you to experience the power of...

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Kamiyama Town

Kamikama Town, located west of Tokushima City, is Japan's most creative "Miraculous Countryside" where artists and IT entrepreneurs gather amidst rich nature. Through the "Kamiyama Artist-in-Residence" program, artists from around the world stay here, creating a unique landscape dotted with artworks along forests and rivers. Many stylish spots like offices and cafes renovated from traditional old houses coexist with cutting-edge work styles and rural life. In spring, the town is filled with thousands of weeping cherry blossoms, appearing like a paradise. With delicious spring water and local ingredient-based cuisine, it attracts worldwide attention as a successful example of regional revitalization...

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Mt. Tsurugi

Mt. Tsurugi, standing at 1,955 meters, is the second highest peak in Shikoku. While historically a mountain of faith, it is a "heavenly paradise" relatively easy for beginners to climb. Using the mountaineering lift, you can reach near the summit from the mountainside in about 15 minutes and walk along the gentle ridge path. The summit offers a 360-degree unobstructed panorama, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Legend also says King Solomon's treasure is hidden here, adding a mysterious charm. Rare alpine plants bloom from May to October, allowing you to feel Japan's seasonal...

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Iya Onsen

Iya Onsen, located in the Iya Valley—one of Japan’s three most hidden regions—is world-famous for its secluded inn perched on a precipice. The main attraction is the open-air bath at the bottom of the valley, reached by a private cable car descending about 170 meters. Soaking in the free-flowing hot spring water while listening to the murmuring of the emerald green Iya River is the ultimate luxury. In autumn, the valley is filled with gold and red foliage, enveloping you in breathtaking views. With no convenience stores or traffic lights, only birdsong and the river's sound are heard. It provides...

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Kamikatsu Town

Kamikatsu Town, located in a mountainous area, is an environmentally advanced town gaining worldwide attention for its "Zero Waste" initiative. The "Zero Waste Center WHY" features astonishing architectural beauty made from recycled materials, attracting eco-conscious travelers. It is also famous for the "Irodori" business, where elderly residents vibrantly work shipping seasonal leaves used to garnish dishes. At high altitudes, the "Kashihara Terraced Rice Fields," selected among Japan's top 100, offer spectacular views like a village in the sky. It is a town that strongly stimulates intellectual curiosity, where sustainable living wisdom coexists with ruggedly beautiful Satoyama landscapes.

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Minami Town

Minami Town, located in southern Tokushima, is a healing town where beautiful seas and deep faith coexist. It features "Ohama Beach," world-famous as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, serving as a symbol of nature conservation. It has also flourished as the temple town for "Yakuoji," the 23rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a constant stream of worshippers seeking to ward off evil. The old townscape around Hiwasa Port and "Sea Turtle Marine Cruises" touring dynamic cliffs by fishing boat offer charms unique to a seaside town. In recent years, it has gained attention for attracting IT satellite...

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Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi City

Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi City

Yamashiro-cho in Miyoshi City is a unique region world-famous as the "Village of Yokai Legends," surrounded by steep mountains and deep valleys. Over 150 types of yokai legends remain here, and it's considered the home of "Konaki-jiji," who appears in Shigeru Mizuki's manga. Walking the streets, handmade stone and wooden yokai statues created by locals welcome you everywhere, providing fun as if wandering into another world. The rugged terrain is also famous as a high-quality tea producing area, and the deep flavor of "Awa Tea" nurtured in misty environments is also a charm. For travelers wanting to touch the imagination...

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Miyoshi City

Miyoshi City, at the western tip of Tokushima, is a city representing Shikoku for adventure and healing, housing the "Oboke and Koboke" gorges carved by the Yoshino River's torrents and "Iya," one of Japan's three most hidden regions. It is a world-famous mecca for rafting while simultaneously preserving historical and cultural heritage like "Kazurabashi" and "Ochiai Village." In recent years, branding as a "Yokai Town" and town-making utilizing old sake breweries have flourished, with spots stimulating intellectual curiosity. With observatories overlooking seas of clouds, quiet hot spring villages, and nutritious Iya Soba, you can enjoy mountain blessings with all five...

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Awa Odori Kaikan

Awa Odori Kaikan

The "Awa Odori Kaikan" at the foot of Mt. Bizan in Tokushima City is a museum where you can experience the world-famous "Awa Odori" anytime year-round. The main attraction is the authentic dance performances held in the hall. Not only can you watch elegant and powerful dances by professional "Ren" (groups) up close, but there's also a section where spectators can get on stage to dance together, creating smiles and excitement regardless of nationality. There are also exhibits on history, costumes, and instruments, providing an understanding of the festival's 400-year depth. The 5th floor houses the Sanroku Station for the...

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Shinmachi River

Shinmachi River

The Shinmachi River flowing through the heart of Tokushima City is a relaxation spot for citizens and a beautiful river symbolizing the "City of Water," Tokushima. Wooden walkways called "Boardwalks" are maintained on both banks, lined with stylish cafes and shops, ideal for strolling or lunch. You can ride the "Hyotanjima Cruise," a sightseeing boat that circles the city area, enjoying an elegant time viewing bridges and townscapes from the water surface. At night, LED lights fantastically illuminate the water, transforming it into a very romantic atmosphere. Especially during the Awa Odori festival in August or events, stalls line the...

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Ryozenji Temple (No. 1)

Ryozenji Temple (No. 1)

Ryozenji Temple in Naruto City is the "1st Temple" of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, the commemorative spot where the magnificent 1,200 km journey begins. The sight of pilgrims in white robes with sedge hats and staff departing from here is a symbolic scene of Tokushima. The vast grounds feature a garden with beautiful ponds and a main hall where numerous lanterns glow fantastically, creating a fresh yet solemn air to celebrate the journey's start. The shop selling pilgrimage supplies is well-stocked, so even those not starting a full pilgrimage can feel the unique culture firsthand. It is the origin...

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Konsenji Temple (No. 3)

Konsenji Temple (No. 3)

Konsenji Temple in Itano Town is the 3rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. The temple's name derives from a legend that when Kobo Daishi visited and struck the ground to save residents suffering from water shortages, golden water gushed out. That "Golden Well" still remains today, and there's a saying that if your shadow is clearly reflected in the bottom of the well, you will live a long life, so many worshippers peer inside. The grounds have a calm atmosphere, and beautifully arranged halls and lush greenery heal the hearts of pilgrims on their long journey. While walking...

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Gokurakuji Temple (No. 2)

Gokurakuji Temple (No. 2)

Gokurakuji Temple in Naruto City is the 2nd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. As its name suggests, a beautiful, meticulously maintained garden reminiscent of "Gokuraku Jodo" (Pure Land Paradise) welcomes worshippers. It is also famous for easy childbirth prayers, housing the "Anzan Daishi" statue. Especially noteworthy is the "Chonju-sugi" (Longevity Cedar), said to be over 1,200 years old. Legend says Kobo Daishi planted it, and you can feel a powerful life force from its giant trunk. Located just a short walk from the 1st temple, Ryozenji, it's a quiet and peaceful temple to stop by amidst the excitement...

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Ai-no-Yakata (Indigo House)

Ai-no-Yakata (Indigo House)

Ai-no-Yakata (Indigo House) in Aizumi Town is a museum utilizing a vast former indigo merchant's mansion where you can learn the history and culture of Tokushima's traditional industry, "Awa Indigo." Tokushima was once known as Japan's largest indigo producer, and here, tools used for dyeing and the luxurious lifestyle of merchants are exhibited in detail. The main highlight is the "Indigo Dyeing Experience," where you can actually use natural indigo to dye items like handkerchiefs. Creating your own beautiful "JAPAN BLUE" under a craftsman's guidance is extremely popular among international travelers. Within the heavy historic architecture, you can feel the...

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Awa Jurobe Mansion

Awa Jurobe Mansion

Awa Jurobe Mansion in Tokushima City is a valuable cultural facility where you can watch "Awa Ningyo Joruri" (puppet theater), a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, every day. This mansion was built on the site of Bando Jurobe's residence, who was the model for the famous Joruri story "Keisei Awa-no-Naruto." The delicate movements of a puppet operated by three skilled handlers feel as if it has a soul, conveying a power and sorrow that shakes the viewer's heart. With backstage explanations and experiences of actually touching the puppets, even beginners can enjoyably learn the depth of Japanese traditional arts....

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Yakuoji Temple

Yakuoji Temple in Minami Town is the 23rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and is a famous "Temple for Warding Off Evil" (Yaku-yoke) attracting worshippers from across Japan. Legend says Kobo Daishi Kukai founded it to pray for protection against misfortune. A unique feature is the tradition of climbing stairs while placing one-yen coins on each step to drop one's misfortunes. From the grounds, you can overlook the Hiwasa townscape and the beautiful sea, with the red "Yugi-to" pagoda standing strikingly against the sky. The temple town features shops selling local specialties and hot springs, making it a...

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Ohama Beach

Ohama Beach in Minami Town is a beautiful sandy beach forming a gentle arc of about 500 meters, designated as a National Natural Monument as one of the world's few nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles. Every year from May to August, a mysterious scene unfolds as turtles land from the night waves to lay eggs and connect lives. Consequently, there is very high awareness of environmental protection, and it has been carefully protected by locals. "Caretta" Sea Turtle Museum is located right by the beach, offering deep learning about turtles. Even outside nesting season, the scenery woven by white...

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Sea Turtle Marine Cruise

Sea Turtle Marine Cruise

This adventure experience tours Minami Town's beautiful coastline on a refurbished fishing boat. The main highlight is looking up at dynamic sea caves and cliffs carved by rough waves, such as Senjojiki and Ebisu-do, from close range. The thrill and emotion of the boat entering a giant rock hole provide a special feeling unattainable from land-based sightseeing. If lucky, you might encounter sea turtles popping their heads above water. The light-hearted guide from the boatman—who knows the area inside out—is also part of the fun. It is an exciting experiential tour representing southern Tokushima, allowing you to fully experience the...

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