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Prefecture of Japan
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By train
The JR Kōtoku Line (高徳線) line connects Tokushima to Takamatsu, the capital of Kagawa Prefecture to the north, and a gateway to the mainland via Okayama.
By bus
Direct buses from Kobe (2 hr) and other points in Kansai connect to Tokushima via Awaji Island.
By ferry
Ferries run several times a day between Wakayama and Tokushima City (2 hr), and there is one boat per day to both Kitakyushu (14½ hr) and Tokyo (17½ hr).
The JR Tokushima Line (徳島線) crosses the length of Tokushima from Tokushima to Ikeda, where it meets the JR Dosan Line between Takamatsu and Kochi.
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Tokushima (徳島) is the capital of the prefecture and main transport hub of eastern Shikoku. It has only a few famous attractions, but its palm-lined boulevards are pleasant enough to pass through on your way to more interesting places.
This article refers to the Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture. For the Naruto (成東) in Chiba Prefecture, click here.
Miyoshi (三好) City is in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku.
Ikeda (池田), also known as Awa-Ikeda (阿波池田, capped with old province name), is the town center for Miyoshi City in the central part of the island of Shikoku.
a town famous for its Udatsu historic district
Awa (阿波市 Awa-shi) is a city located in the north-central part of Tokushima prefecture, on the north bank of the Yoshino river. Itano-cho lies to the East, Mima City to the West, Yoshinogawa City to the South, and Kagawa prefecture is located to the North.
Iya Valley (祖谷 Iya) is a remote mountain valley deep in the heart of Shikoku. One of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys, Iya has dramatic mountain scenery, traditional thatched roof homes, and historic vine bridges.
Ōboke (大歩危) and Koboke (小歩危) mean, respectively, "big steps dangerous" and "small steps dangerous" — an apt description of the perils of traversing on foot through these steep gorges in Shikoku. The river views and awesome white water rafting are the big draws here.
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