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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 each 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 31 miles away
- Takamatsu 35 miles away
- Naoshima 43 miles away
- Kurashiki 58 miles away
- Mount Koya 61 miles away
- Shikoku 62 miles away
- Osaka 70 miles away
- Nara 83 miles away
- Kyoto 95 miles away
- Tottori 101 miles away
- Matsuyama 104 miles away
- Kinosaki Onsen 109 miles away
- Hiroshima 123 miles away
- Matsue 129 miles away
- Miyajima Island 130 miles away
- Beppu 187 miles away
- Yufuin 191 miles away
- Tsumago 202 miles away
- Shirakawago 202 miles away
- Kurokawa 209 miles away
- Takayama 209 miles away
- Kanazawa 210 miles away
- Kyushu 215 miles away
- Aso 218 miles away
- Kamikochi 234 miles away
- Tateyama 239 miles away
- Kumamoto 239 miles away
- Fukuoka 241 miles away
- Matsumoto 245 miles away
- The Japanese Alps 257 miles away
- Izu Peninsula 258 miles away
- Hakuba 260 miles away
- Kirishima National Park 261 miles away
- Hakone & Mount Fuji 267 miles away
- Noto Peninsula 284 miles away
- Nagasaki 285 miles away
- Yudanaka 286 miles away
- Kagoshima 292 miles away
- Kamakura 296 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Tokushima
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Tokushima, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Tokushima at its best.
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Japan鈥檚 seasons: cherry blossom and beyond Japan鈥檚 seasons: cherry blossom and beyond
Japan鈥檚 seasons: cherry blossom and beyond
Each Japanese season brings a raft of distinct experiences, from spring鈥檚 cherry blossom to winter鈥檚 snow crab delicacies. Japan specialist Laura shares the highlights of each time of year to help you decide when to visit Japan.
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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
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