Tokushima, Prefectural capital in Shikoku Island, Japan
Tokushima is a prefectural capital on Shikoku Island in Japan, sitting where the Yoshino River meets the sea. Mount Bizan rises in the middle of the city and can be seen from many parts of town.
The city was founded in 1889 around a castle that once served as the seat of the Hachisuka clan. After World War II, it was rebuilt and grew into a transportation hub for Shikoku.
The name Awa Odori comes from the old province of Awa, which covered this area before the Meiji era. During the August festival, locals and visitors dance through the streets wearing colorful yukata and following a simple rhythm that anyone can learn.
The airport offers several daily flights to Tokyo and other major Japanese cities. Buses and trains run regularly through the city center, making it easy to move between neighborhoods.
A sightseeing boat travels along waterways that circle the city center, offering views of buildings from the river. The tour lasts about half an hour and shows the city from an angle you cannot see from the streets.
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Tokushima Castle
548 m
Mount Bizan
3.7 km
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Ido-ji
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Awa Shirasagi Ohashi
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367 m
Mikawa House
442 m
Suehiro Bridge
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かちどき橋
412 m
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