Tokushima

Naruto Strait is located between Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and Awaji Island, and it is famous for its tidal whirlpools. There is a promenade above the ocean spanning across the strait that serves as a tourist attraction. It is accessible from near the Onaruto Bridge, which offers up-close views of the whirlpools. Shikoku's famed Naruto whirlpools can also be viewed from other nearby observation decks.

The picturesque scenery of Iya in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture is known as one of the three most unexplored regions of Japan. The Iya River runs through the Iya Valley, popular for its autumn foliage. If you look down at this deep-cut V-shaped valley from above, you'll see the emerald green river running through, in dazzlingly far distance below.Iya Valley has been awarded as two stars Michelin Green Guide and it is also the only place in Japan that have been chosen by the US travel...

You can enjoy Tokushima’s world-class Awa Odori dance throughout the year in the biggest Awa Odori Hall. There is also a museum where you can learn the history of Awa Odori, and you can get Tokushima souvenirs at Tokushima Products Tourist Information Plaza, Arudeyo Tokushima. The fifth floor is Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station.

Tairyuji Ropeway, in Nakacho is the longest ropeway route in western Japan, connecting 2,775m in length and covering Washi-no-Sato Station in Naka City to Tairyuji Temple in Anan City.

At the Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta in Minami, Tokushima, there are events that allow visitors to interact with sea turtles on weekends and public holidays. During the nights from May to August, loggerhead turtles land on Ohama Beach in Minami. Right next to the beach is a museum dedicated to sea turtles. Sea turtle museums are rare around the world.

Wakimachi at Mima City is the town where indigo merchant enjoyed prosperity in the Edo period (1603–1868). Stretching along 430 meters, there is “Udatsu” street or townscape as a symbol of wealth. The oldest existing building was built in 1707. Besides Udatsu, there are “Mushikomado” and “Shitomido” that also have unique architecture with. It was designated as an important national preservation district for its traditional buildings.