Things to do in Tokushima

Higashiōji Shrine and Saiden-ji Temple are among the 267 places to visit in Tokushima prefecture. These places offer a mix of temples, shrines, museums, and parks.

Mount Naruto

Mount Naruto

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A coastal peak in a national park offering views of the Naruto Strait and housing major art and...

Higashiōji Shrine

Higashiōji Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Higashiōji Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Izanami-no-Mikoto, worth visiting for its hi...

Higashinakatomishinsuikōen

Higashinakatomishinsuikōen

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Waterside park in Tokushima Prefecture, built for river purification, offering a pleasant walk a...

Wasen-ji Temple

Wasen-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Ancient temple founded in the 8th century, home to significant Buddhist statues and pilgrimage r...

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinshō-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Rinshoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a large ginkgo tree and chrysanthemum exhibition...

Saiden-ji Temple

Saiden-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Saiden-ji Temple is a historic Koyasan Shingon temple, part of a Kannon pilgrimage, worth visiti...

Saikyō-ji Temple

Saikyō-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Saikyoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with Edo period architecture and a rock garden.

Yakushi-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Yakushiji is a historic temple in Tokushima City, founded in 1622 and rebuilt, worth visiting fo...

Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Kotokuji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with two city cultural properties, easily accessible from...

Sakamoto hachiman Shrine

Sakamoto hachiman Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine: ancient clan prayer place, unique torii pilgrimage, and seasonal festi...

Ninomiya Hachinan Shrine

Ninomiya Hachinan Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Tokushima, dedicated to emperors and revered for cattle and horses.

Murohime Shrine

Murohime Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Murohime Shrine honors an empress consort who drifted ashore here in the Nara period.

Usa Hachiman Shrine

Usa Hachiman Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine with unique camphor trees, dedicated to emperors and deities, rebuilt by a castle...

Usa Hachiman Shrine

Usa Hachiman Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Usa Hachiman Shrine: a historic shrine with a unique women-only food offering ritual.

Kotohira Shrine

Kotohira Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Kotohira Shrine, founded in 1601, is a historic site enshrining multiple deities.

Todoroki Shrine

Todoroki Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Todoroki Shrine, founded in 814, offers ancient camphor trees and a serene spiritual experience.

Hiruko Shrine

Hiruko Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Hiruko Shrine is a historic site with ancient trees and a unique natural monument, worth visitin...

Yokota Shrine

Yokota Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Yokota Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine dedicated to Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto, a short...

Kanjogataki Falls

Kanjogataki Falls

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

An eighty-meter waterfall on the Sekigaya River where rainbows appear in the morning spray below...

Kōrin-ji Temple

Kōrin-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

A Shingon Buddhist temple, founded in 1914, known for its Fudo Myoo image.

Amatsukasahiko Shrine

Amatsukasahiko Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to wind deities, offering a glimpse into Japan's early spiritual practi...

Junisha Shrine

Junisha Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine within a temple, dedicated to ancient deities, rebuilt over centuries.

Higashi Hachiman Shrine

Higashi Hachiman Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Historic shrine with a scenic pine grove approach, dedicated to Hondawake no Mikoto.

Rurikō-ji Temple

Rurikō-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Rurikō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a revered Kōbō Daishi statue.

Ryōzen-ji Temple

Ryōzen-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Ryōzen-ji Temple is the first stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, offering historical and spiritual...

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Gokuraku-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Gokuraku-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with a 1200-year-old cedar tree.

Tree House Forest Park

Tree House Forest Park

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Treehouse Forest is a park in Awa, known for its treehouses and kochia plants.

Shimon-ji Temple

Shimon-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Shimon-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple founded in 1670, housing a revered principal imag...

Kurishido Hachiman Shrine

Kurishido Hachiman Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Visit this shrine to see the cremation site of Emperor Antoku, a significant historical figure.

Higashinakatomi Sakurazutsumi Park

Higashinakatomi Sakurazutsumi Park

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Waterside park with cherry blossoms and a large pond, good for a relaxing walk.

Guiguo Temple

Guiguo Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Guiguo Temple is a Soto Zen temple with a historic garden, rebuilt after war.

Mount Benten

Mount Benten

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

The lowest natural mountain in Japan features a summit shrine and offers visitors official climb...

Ogama Falls

Ogama Falls

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A 20-meter waterfall ranked among Japan's top 100, featuring a deep basin and dramatic 100-meter...

Biwa Falls

Biwa Falls

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A scenic twenty-five meter waterfall where Heike clan refugees once played music, located near t...

Asutamu Land Tokushima

Asutamu Land Tokushima

TOKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

A science museum and park for children, offering diverse exhibits and outdoor play.

Ichinomiya Castle

Ichinomiya Castle

TOKUSHIMA · CASTLE

Explore Ichinomiya Castle, a historic mountain fortress offering insights into samurai warfare.

Shiokaze Park

Shiokaze Park

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Shiokaze Park offers sea views, unique playground equipment, and a statue, easily accessible fro...

Tokushima Family Land

Tokushima Family Land

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Tokushima Family Land is a free amusement park with classic rides, located within a zoo and bota...

Tokushima Zoo

Tokushima Zoo

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Tokushima Zoo is a large, affordable zoo in Shikoku, great for families.

Tokushima Botanical Garden

Tokushima Botanical Garden

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

A free botanical garden in Tokushima, perfect for a relaxing hour amidst diverse plant life.

Hyōtanjima

Hyōtanjima

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A central river island in Tokushima City offering a mix of historic castle ruins, modern shoppin...

Ōne-an

Ōne-an

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Ōne-an is a unique Buddhist temple and rest stop on the Shikoku pilgrimage route.

Moraes Memorial Museum

Moraes Memorial Museum

TOKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Moraes Memorial Museum, a closed museum in Tokushima, is not worth visiting.

Mollusco Mugi

Mollusco Mugi

TOKUSHIMA · PARK

Mollusco Mugi is a unique museum and aquarium showcasing local marine life and shells.

Mount Ichinomori

Mount Ichinomori

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A 1,880-meter peak in the Tsurugi Mountains offering historic shrines, mountain huts, and ancien...

Ichiukyo

Ichiukyo

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A ten-kilometer canyon in Tokushima featuring scenic river views, waterfalls, and seasonal folia...

Ichinomiya Shrine

Ichinomiya Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Visit Ichinomiya Shrine to see a 17th-century main hall and learn about local history.

Jōroku-ji Temple

Jōroku-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Jōroku-ji Temple is an ancient Zen temple with important cultural properties and historical grav...

Mount Mitsuishi

Mount Mitsuishi

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

The highest peak on Oge Island offering panoramic views of major bridges and the Konaruto Strait...

Mishima Shrine

Mishima Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Mishima Shrine: a historic Shinto shrine with ancient guardian dogs and seasonal festivals.

Mount Miune

Mount Miune

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A 1,894-meter peak on the Tokushima-Kochi border offering vast subalpine bamboo fields and views...

Kamiichinomiya Ōawa Shrine

Kamiichinomiya Ōawa Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Kamiichinomiya Ōawa Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Ōgetsuhime-no-mikoto, offering a gl...

Uezakura Castle

Uezakura Castle

TOKUSHIMA · CASTLE

Explore Uezakura Castle, a mountain castle ruin with historical significance and scenic views.

Mount Nakatsu

Mount Nakatsu

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A 1,446-meter peak in Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park known as Nakatsu Fuji, featuring a summit s...

Mount Nakatsumine

Mount Nakatsumine

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A 773-meter peak featuring historic shrines, temples, and panoramic views of the Kii Channel and...

Kotoshironushi Shrine (Tokushima)

Kotoshironushi Shrine (Tokushima)

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Kotoshironushi Shrine is a historic site in Tokushima, known for its lively Ebisu Festival.

Ido-ji Temple

Ido-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Ido-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple, a significant stop on two pilgrimages.

Ikagashi Shrine

Ikagashi Shrine

TOKUSHIMA · SHRINE

Ikagashi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to ancient deities, offering a glimpse int...

Ishima

Ishima

TOKUSHIMA · PLACE

A remote sandstone island in Tokushima featuring dense forests, a historic shrine, and protected...

Kōsen-ji Temple

Kōsen-ji Temple

TOKUSHIMA · TEMPLE

Kōsen-ji Temple is a modern pilgrimage site with unique architecture, worth visiting for its dis...

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