Nature Spots in Wakimachi Area

  • Awa no Dochu
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    Tokushima Pref. Awashi Awachousakuranoka
    Located an approximately 15-minute drive from the Wakicho Interchange or Awa Parking Area on the Tokushima Expressway, it has a unique landscape characterized by distinctive pillars of soil formed by the erosion of the gravel bed. In addition to Hatogatake designated a national natural monument, the topography consists of five peaks including Tachibanadake, Mushirodake, Furodake and Torodake, and it is one of the world's three largest with the Rocky Mountains in the United States and the Earth Pyramids of South Tyrol in Italy. With a promenade and an observation deck in the vicinity, it is possible to look out from various angles. It is also illuminated in the nighttime.
  • Anafuki River
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    Tokushima Mima-shi Anabukicho Surrounding area
    This class A river in Mima City flows from its source Mt. Tsurugi in Koyadaira to before pouring into the Yoshino River in Anabukicho. In the summer, it is a popular spot for riverside leisure. The rafting competition held on the river every August sees great numbers of participants and spectators. Hikers who follow the river upstream can enjoy the ever-changing seasonal scenery of the river valley.
  • Suijin no Taki
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    Tokushima Yoshinogawa Kawashimacho Yamada Yu
  • Boroboro Falls
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    Tokushima Yoshinogawa Misato Kotake
  • Dochu Sanson Hiroba (Dochu Soyokaze Hiroba)
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    Tokushima Awa-shi Awacho Sakuranooka
  • Yoshino Riv.
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    Tokushima Mima-shi Anabukicho Mishima
  • Koitotoge
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    Tokushima Pref. Mimashi Anabukichoukuchiyama Kubino
  • Mt.Kotsu
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    Tokushima
  • Mt.Ryuo
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    Tokushima
  • Mt.Yatsura
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    Tokushima
  • Tsurugi Valley
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    Tokushima Mima-shi Anabukicho
  • Kanjonotaki
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    Tokushima Pref. Mimashi Anabukichoukuchiyama Left hand
  • Narutaki
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    Tokushima Mima-gun Tsurugi Cho Sadamitsu Sarukai
  • Meoto Pond
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    Tokushima Mima-gun Tsurugi Cho Ichiu Tsuzura
  • Sarubuchidaki
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    Tokushima Mima-shi
  • Mt.Akaboshi
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    Tokushima Mima-gun Tsurugicho
  • Mt.Ichinomori
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    Tokushima Mima-shi
  • Kenkai
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    Tokushima Prefecture Mima
  • Mt.Tenjinmaru
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    Tokushima Mima-shi
  • Mt.Takashiro
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    Tokushima Naka-gun Nakacho

Tokushima Areas

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The southeastern corner of Shikoku is home to Tokushima prefecture, a region celebrated for its luscious nature and the nation’s favorite Awa Odori, an energetic dance to which an annual summer festival has been dedicated. Keeping the upbeat tempo, whirlpools excite the Naruto sea off Tokushima, while inland, dramatic cliffs line the Iya Valley, promising unrivaled views of vast and vibrant scenery.

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