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