TOKUSHIMA (徳島) - SHIKOKU
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Tokushima (徳島) is located in the eastern part of Shikoku. Its capital is Tokushima City.
Tokushima was formerly known as the province of Awa (阿波). The nearby island of Awaji, now a part of Hyogo prefecture, literally means "road to Awa".
Tokushima (徳島) is located in the eastern part of Shikoku. Its capital is Tokushima City.
Tokushima was formerly known as the province of Awa (阿波). The nearby island of Awaji, now a part of Hyogo prefecture, literally means "road to Awa".
| Sightseeing Spots in Tokushima | ||
| Iya Valley | Tokushima City | Naruto Wirlpools |
.jpg) Iya Valley Travel Guide It is a MUST-SEE!!
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 Tokushima city is a gateway to Shikoku and famous for the Awa Odori (dance festival). Tokushima CityTravel Guide |
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| Awa Odori Festival (Awa Dance) | ||
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Fast Fact - Tokushima Prefecture
From the enthusiastic Awa-odori festival (Awa Dance Festival) and the mighty channel whirlpools of the Naruto Channel (Naruto-kaikyo), to the pristine scenery of Iya Valley and the surf beaches of the southern coast, it offers an array of attractions to quench all adventurous thirsts.To pilgrims, Tokushima prefecture is known as Hosshin-no-dojo (the place to determine to achieve enlightenment) which is the first stage of Shikoku henro (pilgrimage).
As a practical proposition, if you don't have enough time to make a pilgrimage all through the circuit at once, it might be a good idea to try it for a couple of days from the No.1 temple in Tokushima city to the No. 17 temple in Tokushima city, so you can image what the journey is going to be like and decide if you want to continue.
The temple 1, Ryozan-ji is in Tokushima city and it is the first temple you visit as a pilgrim. You will head west to visit the temples 2 to 11. After the temple 11, you will head back for Tokushima city while visiting the temples 12 to 17. There, if you decide to continue, you can prepare for the long journey in a big city. If not, it's easy to restart your travel from Tokushima city.
Of course, you will need more time to learn the real journey after the temple 17, and the journey may not be enough to know the real Japan but it can be good enough at least to sample the pilgrimage in Shikoku.
Where do you want to go in Shikoku?
Shikoku Henro (Shikoku Pilgrimage)
How to get to and around Tokushima
From Kansai international airportShinkansen route
Japan Railways
Highway bus route
Subway lines in Kansai
Buses in Shikokui
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