26 Sights in Tokushima, Japan (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Tokushima, Japan! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Tokushima. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

Sightseeing Tours in Tokushima

1. 15 Kokubun-ji

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Awa Kokubunji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Yano, Kokufu Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Mr./Ms. Yakuou (Yakuou Mountain), Konjikiin (金色院). The honzon is Yakushi Nyorai. Shikoku 88 No. 15 Temple. It is customary to simply call it Kokubunji Temple. Honzon mantra: On, Korokoro, Sendarimatougi, Sowaka Song: If you dye it thin and dark, the maple leaves of the autumn of rebirth and death

Wikipedia: 阿波国分寺 (JA)

2. Dainichi-ji

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Dainichiji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji sect of the Shingon sect located in Ichinomiya-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is named Ogurizan and Kezoin. As for the sect, the main Buddha is the eleven-sided Kannon Bodhisattva. Shikoku 88 places 13th shrine, Shikoku 33 Kannon Shrine 5th shrine. Honzon Mantra: On, Maka, Kyaro, Kyaro, Kya Song: The best palace in the land of Awa and the world of the world Sutra seal: Honzon of this temple, Shin-Okuno-in, Kokuchu-ji, Shikoku 33 Kannon Shrine

Wikipedia: 大日寺 (徳島市) (JA)

3. 17 Idoji

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Idoji Temple is a temple of the Zentsuji sect of Shingon Buddhism located in Ido, Kokufu Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is called Rurizan and Shinpukuin. The main Buddha is the Seven Buddha Yakushi Nyorai (by Prince Denshotoku). Shikoku 88 No. 17 Shrine and Awa West Province 33 Kannon Shrine (Eastern) No. 33. Honzon mantra: On, Korokoro, Sendarimatougi, Sowaka Chanting: If you look at the vestiges of the face, the water of the well, if you tie it, your chest will fall

Wikipedia: 井戸寺 (JA)

4. Hachisuka Iemasa of the Awa clan

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Hachisuka Iemasa of the Awa clan

Hachisuka Iemasa was a Japanese daimyō of the early Edo period. Iemasa, the son of Hachisuka Masakatsu or Koroku, was the founder of the Tokushima Domain. He was one of some daimyo who have bad terms with Ishida Mitsunari.

Wikipedia: Hachisuka Iemasa (EN)

5. Shinmachi Riverside Park

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Shinmachi River Waterfront Park is a park located along the Shinmachi River in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Selected as one of the 30 best natural waters that support daily life, 88 locations in Shikoku, and 88 places of light. Received the Handmade Local Prize (natural water that supports daily life).

Wikipedia: 新町川水際公園 (JA)

6. 阿波十郎兵衛屋敷

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Tokushima Prefectural Awajurobei Mansion is located in Kawauchi Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, and is the ruins of the mansion of Bando Jurobei, known for the doll Joruri "Leaning Castle Awa Naruto". Selected as one of the 88 views of Tokushima. Designated as the Awa History and Culture Road.

Wikipedia: 阿波十郎兵衛屋敷 (JA)

7. 法谷寺

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法谷寺

Hokokuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji sect of the Shingon sect located at the foot of Mt. Mei in Nansho Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Salvation. As for the denomination. The honzon is Yakushi Nyorai.

Wikipedia: 法谷寺 (JA)

8. 徳島市総合動植物公園

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徳島市総合動植物公園

Tokushima City Zoo and Botanical Park is an urban park (zoo and botanical garden) located in Shibuno Town, Katakami Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is comprised of a zoo, a botanical garden and an amusement park. The total area is 58.9 ha. The total project cost is 9.47 billion yen. Completed on October 28, 2006. The largest zoo in Shikoku. Selected as one of the 88 views of Tokushima.

Wikipedia: 徳島市総合動植物公園 (JA)

9. 清水寺

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清水寺

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a temple located in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Awa Chichibu Kannon Shrine 31st Shrine. Tokushima Seven Lucky Gods Sacred Ground, Old Man. The name of the mountain is Mt. Suwa. The main statue is a statue of Junhu Guanyin. The sect is Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.

Wikipedia: 清水寺 (徳島市) (JA)

10. 阿波おどり会館・阿波おどりミュージアム

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The Awa Odori Hall is a museum in the city of Tokushima where visitors can learn about Awa Odori, watch displays of the dance and sample local products. It is located at the base of the 280m-high Mount Bizan. The hall also acts as a gateway to neighboring Mount Bizan with the location of a ropeway station on Level five.

Wikipedia: Awa Odori Kaikan (EN), Website

11. Tokushima Family Land

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Tokushima Family Land

Tokushima Family Land is an amusement park located in the Tokushima City Zoo and Botanical Park in Shibuno Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is operated by Asahi Science Model Amusement Park Co., Ltd. (Hannan City, Osaka Prefecture).

Wikipedia: とくしまファミリーランド (JA)

12. 臨江寺

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臨江寺

Rinkoji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji located at the foot of Mt. Mei in Minami-Sako, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Taoxi Mountain. The main Buddha is the Bodhisattva Kanzenon.

Wikipedia: 臨江寺 (徳島市) (JA)

13. 圓福寺

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圓福寺

Enpukuji Temple is a temple located in Hachiman-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Awa Chichibu Kannon Shrine 33rd Shrine. Tokushima Seven Lucky Gods Sacred Ground, Emijutajin. The name of the mountain is Longpao Mountain. The sect is the Shingon sect of the Omuro sect.

Wikipedia: 圓福寺 (徳島市) (JA)

14. 徳島市天狗久資料館

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The Tokushima City Tenguku Museum is a museum about puppeteer Tenguku located in Wada, Kokufu Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Tengu Hisashi was a puppeteer who supported the rise of Awa Doll Joruri from the Meiji era to the Showa era. It is designated as a Kokufu Street Corner Museum.

Wikipedia: 徳島市天狗久資料館 (JA)

15. 徳島県立博物館

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Tokushima Prefectural Museum is a prefectural museum in Tokushima, Japan, dedicated to the nature, archaeology, history, folklore, and art of Tokushima Prefecture. It first opened in 1959 and reopened in new premises in 1990.

Wikipedia: Tokushima Prefectural Museum (EN)

16. 東宗院

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東宗院

Tōshūin is a temple located in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Rizhao. The sect is Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. The main Buddha is the Bodhisattva of the Nyorin Kansei-on.

Wikipedia: 東宗院 (JA)

17. 一宮神社

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Ichinomiya Jinja (一宮神社) is a Shinto shrine in the Ichinomiya neighborhood of the city of Tokushima in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Awa Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on October 18.

Wikipedia: Ichinomiya Shrine (Tokushima) (EN)

18. 薬師寺

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薬師寺

Yakushiji Temple is a temple located in Kitadanomiya, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Senmatsuyama. The honzon is Yakushi Nyorai. The sect is the Shingon sect Daikakuji sect. The former name is Sugawara-ji.

Wikipedia: 薬師寺 (徳島市) (JA)

19. 滝薬師

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滝薬師

Takiyakushi is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Meiyama, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Otaki. The name of the temple is Jokei-in. The honzon is Yakushi Nyorai. Selected as a Tokushima Citizen Heritage Site.

Wikipedia: 滝薬師 (JA)

20. 寿量寺

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寿量寺

Jūryōji is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Teramachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Myokaku. The honzon is Mogami Inari. The former main temple is Minobusan Kuonji. 奠師法縁 (奠統会).

Wikipedia: 壽量寺 (JA)

21. 清涼寺

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清涼寺

Seiryoji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Hachiman-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Seiryoji. The main Buddha is Buddha. It is a temple related to the founding of the temple.

Wikipedia: 清涼寺 (徳島市) (JA)

22. 安住寺

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安住寺

Anjuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji sect of the Shingon sect located in Teramachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Moon Zhou Mountain. The name of the temple is Seiren-in.

Wikipedia: 安住寺 (徳島市) (JA)

23. 円徳寺

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円徳寺

Entokuji Temple is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect located in Nishidamachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Purple Cloud Mountain. The name of the temple is Gekko-in. The honzon is Amitabha.

Wikipedia: 円徳寺 (徳島市) (JA)

24. 還国寺

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還国寺

Genkokuji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in the temple town of Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Lost Mountain. The name of the temple is Choshoin. The honzon is Amitabha.

Wikipedia: 還国寺 (徳島市) (JA)

25. 渋野丸山古墳

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渋野丸山古墳

The Shibunomaruyama Kofun (渋野丸山古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Mitsuiwa hamlet of the Shibuno neighborhood of the city of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku in Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2009, with the area under protection expanded in 2012

Wikipedia: Shibunomaruyama Kofun (EN)

26. 源久寺

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源久寺

Genkyuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji sect of Shingon Buddhism located in Teramachi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. History. The name of the hospital is Kamochi-in. The honzon is Fudo Myo.

Wikipedia: 源久寺 (徳島市) (JA)

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