Otsuka Museum of Art

Tokushima Prefecture, Naruto City, Tosa Tomariura Fukuchi 65-1
☎ 088-687-3737

The Otsuka Museum of Art is a museum that displays ceramic panel reproductions of famous Western paintings from over 190 art museums in 26 countries around the world.
This museum's appeal is that you can enjoy artworks from all over the world all at once, and you can see full-size paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Claude Monet's Water Lilies.

At ordinary art museums, you cannot touch the artworks on display, but at the Otsuka Museum of Art, you can actually touch the masterpieces on display, so you can enjoy the experience safely even if you bring small children with you.

Iya's Kazura Bridge

162-2 Zentoku Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
☎ 0883-76-0877 (Miyoshi City Tourist Information Center)

Iya's Kazura Bridge is a suspension bridge made from woven wild vines and is one of Japan's Three Unusual Bridges.
It is 45 metres long, 2 metres wide and 14 metres above the river surface. The gaps between the rungs at your feet are about 10 centimetres apart, so when you look down you can see the river flowing underneath and the rock face, which is a thrill.

There is a thick wire in the core of the suspension bridge so there is no need to worry about falling off, but it does make a creaking noise every time you step on it and it does sway a little in the middle, so while the surrounding scenery from the bridge is wonderful, crossing this bridge can also be enjoyed as an activity in itself.

There is also a restaurant serving the local specialty, Iya soba, near Kazurabashi Bridge, so be sure to try this local soul food.

The Manneken Boy of Iya Valley

Matsuo, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ☎ 0120-404-344

The Manneken Pis of Iya Valley is located on a rock jutting out from a cliff along the Iya River.
It was created based on an anecdote that local children and travelers used to test their courage here.

It is easily accessible from the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge introduced earlier, and we recommend taking the extra mile to see the Manneken Pis statue.
The valley floor is about 200 meters away, and looking down it's almost dizzying.
You can get there by car, but you need to be careful as you will have to go through narrow mountain roads.

Udatsu Townscape

162-2 Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture
☎ 0883-53-8599

The Udatsu townscape will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.
During the Edo period, the town flourished as a distribution center for Awa indigo, and is known as the "town of udatsu" because many of the houses with udatsu roofs remain.

This area is filled with a retro atmosphere and is lined with merchant houses built from the mid-Edo period to the early Showa period. You can tour the interiors of the buildings and sample local gourmet food accompanied by a local volunteer guide.

At the Mima City Tourism Exchange Center, located in the Udatsu district, you can experience making traditional Mima umbrellas and indigo dyeing, and at the teahouse you can enjoy juice made with Tokushima's specialty sudachi citrus and lunch made with local ingredients such as Awaodori chicken.
Enjoy a taste of Tokushima's local cuisine while taking in the charming townscape.

Bizan

Mount Bizan, named after the fact that it looks like an eyebrow from any direction, is a 290-meter-high mountain located next to Tokushima's city center. From the summit, you can see magnificent views of the city center, the Seto Inland Sea, and the Kishu mountains.
"Mountains of Awa, seen through the clouds like eyebrows"
This mountain is also mentioned in the Manyoshu and is one of Tokushima City's most famous tourist destinations.

You can drive to the top of the mountain and then walk up the stairs from the parking lot to the observation facility. There is a cascade of flowers along the stairs, and you can enjoy the seasonal flowers planted in a fan shape on your way to the observation facility.

In addition to driving, you can also take a ropeway to the observation facility and enjoy a six-minute stroll through the air.
[Awa Odori Hall] The ticket office is on the first floor, and the Awagin Bizan Ropeway Base Station is on the fifth floor.
We recommend using this ropeway when sightseeing at Mt. Bizan.

Roadside Station Kurukurunarutto

Tokushima Prefecture Naruto City Otsu Town Bizen Island Kanida no Koshi 338-1
☎ 088-685-9696

Kurukuru Naruto is an experiential food theme park that opened in April 2022.
You can enjoy a wide variety of seafood and Naruto Kintoki sweets, as well as enjoy activities on the rooftop plaza, which is equipped with various play equipment and zip lines in the shape of Tokushima specialties.

At Oouzu Shokudo, where there are often lines at lunchtime even on weekdays, you can enjoy a huge seafood bowl.
In particular, the "Ouzu 5-Color Bowl," which offers a luxurious taste of sea bream, tuna, salmon, sweet shrimp, and salmon roe, is a very popular menu item.
There are many other delicious menu items, such as the "Two-Color Sea Bream Rice Bowl."
Also, if you are traveling with a large group, we recommend the "Kurukuru Naruto Line Spectacular View Bowl."
The dish is piled high with numerous toppings and weighs about 2 kilograms, making it perfect for photos.

At Horetate Kitchen, desserts made with Naruto Kintoki potatoes are popular, and you can enjoy pancakes and other dishes that use plenty of Naruto Kintoki potatoes.

There is also a wide selection of products available to take home, making it the perfect spot for choosing souvenirs.

Naruto Uchinoumi General Park

679 Takashimakita, Naruto-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture
☎ 088-687-3175

Naruto Uchinoumi Comprehensive Park is a great place to enjoy sports such as 3-on-3, tennis, futsal, beach volleyball, and skateboarding, and also has large playground equipment and a day campsite. It's a great spot for those who want to have fun with friends and family.

The day campsite is equipped with 24 tables with charcoal fire pits and wooden benches, so you can enjoy barbecues.

Also, events are held depending on the season, so if you are going to Naruto Uchinoumi Comprehensive Park, be sure to check the event dates.

Tsukigatani Onsen Tsuki no Yado

71-1 Fukuhara Hirama, Kamikatsu-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
☎ 0885-46-0203

"Tsukigatani Onsen Tsuki no Yado" in Kamikatsu Town, where you can enjoy the scenery and flavors of the four seasons
This quiet hot spring inn is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is especially popular for its delicious food.

In addition to the two large baths, which are open to men and women on alternate days, there are also rooms with observation baths that offer a panoramic view of the Katsuura River, so you're sure to feel relaxed.
In particular, you can see autumn leaves in the fall, and the place has received rave reviews.
It's a great spot to spend time with family, friends, and even a loved one.

Sakurazutsumi Park

51-1 Nishiboji, Higashinakatomi, Aizumi-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture ☎ 088-637-3116

Sakurazutsumi Park is popular for its spacious 3,800㎡ "Multipurpose Lawn Square," the "Wanpaku Square" with its various play equipment, and the "Seseragi Square" with its large pond, where you can spend some relaxing time.
In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom, making it an established cherry blossom viewing spot.

You can also enjoy barbecues in the BBQ Area, which opened in July 2024.
Each plot is equipped with one barbecue grill, one tent, two tables, two tongs and eight chairs for hire, making it an attractive option for those wanting to enjoy a casual barbecue.

Unoura Sakurazutsumi Park (Iwawaki Park)

Matsunomoto, Iwawaki, Unoura-cho, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture

As its name suggests, Unoura Sakurazutsumi Park is one of the must-visit tourist spots in the spring.
When the cherry blossoms along the approach to the temple and shrine are in full bloom, they create a 400-meter-long cherry blossom tunnel, and you're sure to be enchanted by the beautiful sight.
There are also limited-time illuminations, boat rentals, stage events, and more, making it a place full of things to see during cherry blossom season.

You can also experience rowing a boat through a flurry of cherry blossom petals, so why not come and visit with your family or partner?

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