徳島県 · Shikoku Region
Tokushima Hidden Gems
Mountain valleys crossed by vine bridges, a whirlpool-filled strait, and the country's most famous dance festival.
4 spots
Climate & Best Season
Warm and rainy, with typhoon exposure in late summer; the Iya valley is cooler and snows lightly. August for Awa Odori.
Famous For (Food)
- Tokushima ramen
- Sudachi citrus
- Handa somen
- Naruto wakame
Signature Sights
- Awa Odori
- Iya Valley vine bridges
- Naruto whirlpools
- Shikoku pilgrimage temples 1–23
Tokushima· Tokushima City
Tokushima Ramen — Rich Pork Bone Broth with Raw Egg
Tokushima ramen (徳島ラーメン) is distinct from other regional ramen styles, featuring a dark brown pork bone broth (豚骨醤油, ton…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tokushima· Tokushima City
Sudachi Citrus — Tokushima's Signature Green Lime
Sudachi (酢橘) is a small green citrus fruit (3–4cm diameter) native to Tokushima Prefecture, similar to lime or yuzu but…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tokushima· Tokushima City
Tokushima Central Wholesale Market — Morning Tuna Auctions
Tokushima Central Wholesale Market (徳島市中央卸売市場) is a functioning seafood and produce market where Tokushima's restaurants…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tokushima· Tokushima City
Awa Japanese Beef — Premium Tokushima Wagyu
Awa Beef (阿波牛, Awa-gyu) is Tokushima Prefecture's premium wagyu brand, raised on feed incorporating local sudachi citrus…
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Updated Jul 2026