Tokushima, Japan Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Built on the delta of the Yoshino-gawa – Shikoku's longest river – and bisected by the Shinmachi-gawa, TOKUSHIMA , the capital of Tokushima-ken, is known across Japan for its summer dance festival (the Awa Odori), which is attended every year by over one million people. The city has other attractions besides the festival: the Awa Odori Kaikan and ropeway up Mount Bizan; the high-tech ASTY crafts and exhibition centre; and the historic Awa JurobeYashiki , where puppet performances are held. The opening of the Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi – providing a new road route from Honshu to Shikoku, via … more »