Tokushima

Tokushima Prefecture is situated on the eastern side of Shikoku and the prefectural capital is Tokushima City. Its is connected to mainland Japan by the Akashi-Kaikyo and Naruto Bridges, and can be reached from Osaka in two and a half hours.

The prefecture is best known for the Awa Odori, a dance festival held in August, the whirlpools of Naruto and the scenic Iya Valley.

Experiences in Tokushima

Tokushima – Awa Odori Festival

The Awa Dance (Awa Odori) is Tokushima's largest annual event and boasts a history of over 400 years. The festival is well established in various areas even outside the prefecture, and Awa Dance troupes are regularly invited to events outside...