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Things to see in Tokushima (Japan): 69 places and when to go
Tokushima is a city in Japan with around 444,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 69 places in and around it, mainly Temples (24), Hiking (22), Nature (13). The best known are Ōnaruto Bridge, Tokushima Castle and Jūraku-ji. The best time to come is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 34.0674, 134.5525
- Population
- About 444,000
- Places
- 69 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (24) · Hiking (22) · Nature (13) · Mountains (12) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Also possible
- November to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 75 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Kumosa, at 1,496 m.
What to see in Tokushima
The places in and around Tokushima, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ōnaruto BridgeSuspension bridge in Japan21 km
- Tokushima CastleJapanese castle in Tokushima, Tokushima prefecture874 m
- Jūraku-jiShingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 7 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage17 km
- Dainichi-jiShingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 4 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage15 km
- Jizō-jiShingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 5 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage14 km
- Mount BizanMountain in Japan3.4 km
- Ōtsuka Museum of ArtMuseum in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan20 km
- Ryōzen-jiBuddhist temple in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan11 km
- Anraku-jiShingon temple in Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 6 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage16 km
- Hōrin-jiShingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 9 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage21 km
- Gokuraku-jiShingon temple in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage11 km
- Konsen-jiShingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 3 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage12 km
- Bandō prisoner-of-war campJapanese camp for German prisoners during World War I11 km
- Kumadani-jiShingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 8 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage21 km
- Kirihata-jiShingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 10 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage23 km
- Jōraku-jiShingon temple in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 14 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage7.3 km
- Kannon-jiShingon temple in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 16 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage7.2 km
- Tatsue-jiShingon temple in Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 19 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage12 km
- Kakurin-jiShingon temple in Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 20 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage18 km
- TairyūjiShingon temple in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 21 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage21 km
- Byōdō-jiShingon temple in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 22 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage24 km
- Fujii-deraLinji school temple in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 11 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage19 km
- Awa Kokubun-ji TempleCaodong school temple in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 15 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage7.4 km
- Ido-jiShingon temple in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 17 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage6.5 km
And the other 45, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Onzan-ji, Taisan-ji, Dōgaku-ji, Shōsan-ji, Jigen-ji Temple
- Nature: Mount Ōasa, Gose Yama, Mount Nakatsumine, Uzu no Michi, Mount Amagatsubu, Mount Kumosa, Mount Ōge, Mount Tairyūji, Mt. Isshogamori, Mount Mitsuishi, Mt. Kajigamine, Mount Kannon
- Museums and art: Anan Science Center, NFT Naruto Museum
- With kids: Shirotori Zoo, Tokushima Family Land, Tokushima Zoo
- Hiking: 四国遍路 1番札所霊山寺~2番札所極楽寺, 四国遍路 11番札所藤井寺~12番札所焼山寺, 四国遍路 12番札所焼山寺~13番札所大日寺, 四国遍路 13番札所大日寺~14番札所常楽寺, 四国遍路 15番札所阿波国分寺~16番札所観音寺, 四国遍路 16番札所観音寺~17番札所井戸寺, 四国遍路 17番札所井戸寺~18番札所恩山寺, 四国遍路 18番札所恩山寺~19番札所立江寺, 四国遍路 19番札所立江寺~20番札所鶴林寺, 四国遍路 2番札所極楽寺~3番札所金泉寺, 四国遍路 20番札所鶴林寺~21番札所太龍寺, 四国遍路 21番札所太龍寺~22番札所平等寺, 四国遍路 3番札所金泉寺~4番札所大日寺, 四国遍路 4番札所大日寺~5番札所地蔵寺, Shikoku Pilgrimage, Shikoku Pilgrimage 88th Ōkuboji - 1st Ryōzenji, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 10-11, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 5-6, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 6-7, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 7-8, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 8-9, Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 9-10
- Hot springs: Kamiyama Hot Spring
When to go to Tokushima
The best time to visit Tokushima is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:15
- JulPossible14:04
- AugPossible13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. In April, 69 of the 69 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tokushima
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tokushima?
The best known: Ōnaruto Bridge, Tokushima Castle, Jūraku-ji, Dainichi-ji, Jizō-ji. In all, 69 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tokushima?
April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Tokushima?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tokushima as the destination and these 69 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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