Tokushima

#balihotel Tokushima is a prefecture located in the eastern part of Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea. It is best known for the Awa Odori Festival, one of Japan’s largest and most famous traditional dance festivals, held every August and attracting thousands of visitors. The region is rich in natural beauty, especially the Iya Valley, known for its deep gorges, vine bridges, and lush mountains. The Yoshino River runs through the area and is popular for white-water rafting. Tokushima is also the starting point of the famous 88-temple pilgrimage. Local cuisine includes Tokushima ramen, with its rich, dark broth and savory flavor.