Tokushima Prefecture Prefecture

The birthplace of the energetic Awa Odori festival, celebrated for Naruto tidal whirlpools and vine bridges.

Latitude: 34.0658

Longitude: 134.5594

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Subheading: The birthplace of the energetic Awa Odori festival, celebrated for Naruto tidal whirlpools and vine bridges.

Capital / Main Hub: 34.0658

Nearest Airport: TKS (Tokushima)

Access from Tokyo: Flight (1h 15m) or Shinkansen to Kobe + Highway Bus

Recommended Stay: 2 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Naruto Whirlpools | Iya Valley Vine Bridges | Awa Odori Kaikan

Signature Dish: Tokushima Ramen & Sudachi Citrus

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Attraction Names:

  • Iya Valley
  • Naruto
  • Tokushima

Did You Know?:

  • The Awa Odori dance parade brings over 1.3 million revelers into the streets each August
  • Naruto Whirlpools form from powerful tides rushing through the narrow strait at 20 km/h
  • Remote Iya bridges were woven from living vines