🇯🇵Japan, Tokushima
Secret spots and cultural experiences in Tokushima
Tokushima
1520 Yamashirochō Nishiu, Miyoshi, Tokushima 779-5451, Japan
Cruise through a gorge carved by the Yoshino River
Ōboke Gorge is a spectacular canyon carved over approximately 200 million years by the raging currents of the Yoshino River and is designated as a National Natural Monument.
During a round-trip cruise through the gorge lasting about 30 minutes, you can see the dramatic rock formations and steep cliffs towering on both banks up close.
162-2 Nishiiyayamamura Zentoku, Miyoshi, Tokushima 778-0102, Japan
A primitive suspension bridge woven from Shirakuchi vines in a hidden gorge
Iya's Kazura Bridge is a primitive suspension bridge made of Shirakuchi vines located in Miyoshi City.
Spanning 45 meters in length and 2 meters in width, the bridge stands 14 meters above the water and is designated as a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.
The bridge is rebuilt once every three years using approximately 5 tons of vines, constructed using traditional methods.
Japan, 〒772-0053 Tokushima, Naruto, Narutochō Tosadomariura, Fukuike 内 Naruto Park
Gaze down at the world's largest whirlpools from directly above
The Naruto Whirlpool, which occurs in the Naruto Strait, is one of the world's largest whirlpools, reaching a maximum diameter of approximately 20 meters.
The Onaruto Bridge's pedestrian walkway, "Uzunomichi," offers a thrilling vantage point where you can look straight down at the whirlpools below through a glass floor about 45 meters above sea level.
2-chōme-20 Shinmachibashi, Tokushima, 770-0904, Japan
A year-round venue to experience Awa Odori dance
Awa Odori Kaikan is a facility in Tokushima City where you can enjoy Awa Odori dancing throughout the year.
At daily performances, you can watch powerful performances by famous dance group dancers up close.
In the second half of the performance, there's an experience time where audiences can dance along, learning the dance moves while experiencing Awa Odori.
