Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Tokushima
On October 31, children can top their own bowl of Tokushima ramen at a free Kids Ramen Class, and on November 1, five Tokushima ramen shops gather for the Tokushima Ramen EXPO 2026. Both events take place at Shinmachigawa Waterfront Park in Tokushima City.
On November 3 (national holiday), Inukai Rural Community Theater in Tokushima City hosts a free Awa Ningyo Joruri Puppet Theater performance, followed by a Fusuma Karakuri show using 132 fusuma panels.
Starting September 5, 2026, JR Hotel Clement Tokushima's Dining Cafe Clement is serving "Sea of Sweets Afternoon Tea," a first-time collaboration with Shikoku Aquarium featuring photogenic sweets and savories modeled after the aquarium's dolphins, seals, garden eels, and coral, available through November 30.
The 2026 Naruto Summer Festival, presented by Naruto Boat Race, takes place on August 7 in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, followed by the 2026 Naruto City Awa Odori from August 9 to 11, with traffic regulations in effect during the dance festival.
To mark the 27th anniversary of its opening, Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding a two-day festival on July 18 and 19, 2026, with a kids' Awa Odori special performance and free admission to the Awa Odori Museum.
Four Japanese raccoon dog pups born on May 8, 2026, at Tokushima Zoo STELLA PRESCHOOL ANIMAL KINGDOM will go on public display starting July 4, appearing in the Temperate Promenade alongside their mother, Momiji.
A new free dog run has opened at Tokushima Botanical Garden, available from sunrise to sunset. Prior registration is required, and applications are now being accepted.
A new glamping resort, IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, has opened in the Iya Valley area of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering five private accommodation lodges, outdoor bar, sauna, and gourmet dining amid spectacular natural scenery.
Priority applications are now being accepted for performing groups wishing to participate in the 2026 Awa Odori festival, scheduled for August 12–15 in Tokushima.
Coinciding with Hana Haru Festa 2026, the Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding special Awa Odori performances on April 18 and 19, featuring two 50-minute shows each day.
Tokushima Castle Museum is holding a spring special exhibition tracing the 15-generation legacy of the Hachisuka clan, lords of Awa. On display through July 20, 2026, the exhibition features designated cultural properties and historical artworks highlighting the clan's martial traditions and guiding spirit.
Hana Haru Festa 2026, a spring festival held at Aibahama Park in central Tokushima, brings together Awa Odori performances, food truck fare, local specialty stalls, a dance contest, and special live music over two days in April.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a specialty crane game store by AEON Fantasy, is coming to Komatsushima City, Tokushima — marking the brand's first location in Shikoku and its third nationwide.
Tokushima Central Park comes alive with the lively rhythms of Awa Odori on April 26, 2026, featuring three different dance styles across the park. Admission is free.
The "Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience," previously featured at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, returns to Tokushima Prefectural Government Building for a two-day event on March 14 and 15, 2026.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at YouMe Town Tokushima shopping center in Aizumi, Tokushima Prefecture on February 20, 2026 (Friday).
Tokushima Castle Museum presents "Homeland and Garden," a special exhibition showcasing works by 14 emerging artists exploring themes of home and landscape. Open from January 20 to February 1, 2026, in the Japanese-style room overlooking the museum's beautiful garden.
Nijigen no Mori anime park in Awaji Island will set up a booth at Machi★Asobi vol.29 in Tokushima City on October 18-19, 2025, featuring exclusive Demon Slayer collaboration merchandise from their ongoing third collaboration event.
Discover BLUE CAT INN, a newly opened one-room minpaku in Tokushima City offering a unique blend of traditional Japanese accommodation and tea ceremony culture, operated by a family with over 80 years of local heritage.
Summary This time, we took the etSETOra to Ohkunoshima Island, famous for its rabbits.This is a luxury trip that also marks my first solo camping debut. This article is about the second day of the event. Please refer to it! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. See Part 1 (Day […]