Tokushima Prefecture
徳島県
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Awa Odori and Tokushima City: Tokushima is famous for its Awa Odori dance, which attracts many tourists from all over Japan in summer. The Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima City is a lively and enjoyable event.
Naruto Whirlpools and Otsuka Museum of Art: Naruto City is known for its whirlpools, and the Otsuka Museum of Art has a unique exhibit of works of art floating in the sea.
Yoshino River and River Rafting: The Yoshino River is the largest river in Shikoku and offers river rafting. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful nature and the river's current.
Tokushima Castle and Tokushima City Tour: Tokushima Castle is a historical castle, and there are samurai towns and temples in the vicinity. A stroll through Tokushima City will give you a sense of the traditional atmosphere of the city.
Iya Valley and Yoshinogawa Hot Springs: The Iya Valley offers beautiful natural scenery, and the Yoshinogawa Hot Springs offer relaxing hot springs.
Sanuki Udon and Local Gourmet: Tokushima is famous for Sanuki Udon, and you can enjoy local udon and local cuisine.
Oboke and Koboke: Oboke and Koboke are scenic gorges where hiking and outdoor activities can be enjoyed.
Pilgrimage(Ohenro) Hatsushin Course
お遍路発心コース
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This course starts at Reizanji Temple, the first of the 88 sacred places in Shikoku, and ends at Kiribanji Temple, the tenth sacred place in Shikoku. On the way back, you can enjoy a pleasant ride along the Yoshino River. The word "strike" means to make a pilgrimage to a place of worship.
(62km)
Kamiyama Forest Course
神山の森コース
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The road gently climbs up through the forest, with the Ayukuro River on the left. There are few cars and the scenery is beautiful, so take your time and enjoy the ride. The scenery of the satoyama will heal your heart. The route is shaded by trees, making it a cool ride. Kamiyama is also famous for its cherry blossoms, which bloom throughout the town in spring.
(47km)
Tokushima "Makemakemake full" course
徳島“まけまけいっぱい”コース
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This course is designed to enjoy the traditional crafts and performing arts of Tokushima, including Otani Pottery, indigo dyeing, Awa Ningyo Joruri (puppet theater), and Awa Odori (dance performance). Visitors from within the prefecture are also encouraged to run this course, as they can not only see but also experience Otani Pottery and Ai Dyeing.
(43km)
Naruto Coastline Course
鳴門コーストラインコース
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Visitors can enjoy the pleasant sea breeze and the view of the ocean, which changes its expression depending on the time of day. This gourmet course is lined with popular seafood restaurants. There are also coffee shops and cafes that boast scenic views of the ocean. The course is easy to run for beginners due to its low gradient.
(36km)
Udatsu Tour along the Great Yoshinogawa River
大河吉野川うだつ巡りコース
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The tour will take visitors through the atmospheric streets of "Mima's Temple Town," "Udatsu in Wakimachi," "Diving Bridge," and "Double Udatsu in Sadamitsu. Udatsu" is a symbol of wealth, and the "udatsu townscape" tells of the prosperity of the indigo and cocoon merchants of the time.
(35km)
Climb up to view Lake Bishu Course
登って眺める美愁湖コース
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In spring, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and mountain cherry blossoms bloom. In the fall, you can enjoy many natural features of the mountain village, such as higanbana (cluster amaryllis) and autumn leaves. The large Lake Bisho can be seen beautifully from the Icikyucha Tea House. Although the course is short, it is well worth the effort.
(35km)
Naruto Straits Whirlpool Course
鳴門海峡渦潮コース
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From the Naruto Skyline Observation Deck, cyclists can enjoy various views of the Naruto Straits.
Onaruto Bridge can be seen up close from the Naruto Park Senjyatashiki Observation Deck, a sightseeing spot in Naruto. You can also stop by the Onaruto Bridge Walkway "Whirlpool Path" and watch the whirlpools from above.
(32km)
The Best in Japan? Course
日本一？コース
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This course offers a taste of the ocean, mountains, zoos, parks, and now rare submarine bridges. Please bring your camera and enjoy a relaxing trip with your family or group. The course is short, but it is full of attractions such as "the best in Japan" and "the best in the world"! You will feel like an explorer.
(18km)
Course with Mt. Bizan
眉山があるからコース
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Bizan" is a sacred place for cyclists in Tokushima. This course is recommended for those who want to become stronger on the uphill.
There are two courses up the mountain. The famous "Azurizaka" slope is called "Bizuhachi" when going up from the Hachiman side, and "Bizyo" when going up from the Sho-machi side. Please try both!
(18km)
Tour of Four Temples in Kokufu Course
国府4ヶ寺巡りコース
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Let's take a leisurely tour of the four Shikoku Sacred Sites in Kokufu-cho, Island City: Jorakuji Temple (No. 14), Kokubunji Temple (No. 15), Kannonji Temple (No. 16), and Ido-ji Temple (No. 17). Become a novice pilgrim and spend time at each temple visiting and talking with the pilgrims.
(13km)
Naruto Uchinoumi Shiokaze Course
鳴門ウチノ海潮風コース
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This course is recommended for small children and beginners. The course is short but offers beautiful views of the sea, including crossing the sea on a leisurely ferryboat (Kurosaki Watership), the view from the Konaruto Bridge, the Uchinoumi coastline, and passing under the Konaruto Bridge.
(12km)
Naruto Hill Climb Course
鳴門ヒルクライムコース
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The two passes in the town of Omacho, Utatsu Pass (about 240 meters above sea level) and Hoshigoe Pass (about 136 meters above sea level), are different in flavor and offer different views of fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and the satoyama after the descent. After climbing up the pass, visitors can fully enjoy the sense of accomplishment and exhilaration. Between the two passes, you will also ride along the coastline.