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Enjoy your trip in Tokushima with a Nankai Tokushima Freepass

The Nankai Tokushima Free Pass is a great value pass for traveling from Osaka to Tokushima.
We propose some travel courses for Tokushima using this special pass, including rides on trains and ferries from Osaka to Tokushima, and unlimited rides on local buses that allow you to travel freely in Tokushima.


From Osaka to Tokushima in Shikoku Island

First, take the Nankai train and ferry from Osaka to Tokushima, Shikoku.
If you arrive in Tokushima before noon, tour the sights of your choice.


The Course No.1
A course to visit Tokushima's representative festivals and culture

At the Awaodori Kaikan, you can experience the 400-year-old Awa-Odori dance. Stop by anytime without reservations. Afterwards, visit Tokushima Prefectural Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum) to enjoy a dramatic puppet show that is a perfect combination of puppetry and music.


■ Awaodori Kaikan: Learn All About Tokushima’s Famous Awa Odori Dance
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=61

■토쿠시마시에서의 하루를 시작하신다면 다음의 다섯가지 체험을 경험해보세요.(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=228

■想在德岛市度过美好的早晨或美好的一天吗?给您推荐五个好去处(簡体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=233

■想在德島市度過美好的早晨或美好的一天嗎?為您推薦五個好去處(繁体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=234

■ Awa Ningyo Joruri: How Tokushima is Keeping Japan’s Traditional Art of Puppetry Alive(English)
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=53

■아와 닌교 조루리(Awa Ningyo Joruri) 목각인형 : 도쿠시마가 일본의 전통 인형극 예술을 대하는 자세(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=227

■阿波人形净琉璃:德岛如何保持日本传统木偶艺术的活力(簡体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=235

■阿波人形淨琉璃:德島如何保持日本傳統木偶藝術的活力(繫体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=236

The Course No.2
A course to visit the home of "Japan Blue," the indigo dyeing

Awa Ai, a sustainable dye made from 100% natural materials which represents Tokushima, is essential for traditional indigo dyeing crafts. Let's make one-of-a-kind travel memories with indigo dyeing using Awa Ai.


■ Histrical Museum AI NO Yakata (japanese)
https://ainoyakata.jp/

■ 아와아이의 역사와 문화 호기심을 이끌어내는 '아이노 야카타'(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=231

■“蓝之馆”,开启您对阿波蓝历史和文化的好奇心(簡体字)
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=243

■「藍之館」,開啟您對阿波藍歷史和文化的好奇心
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=244

The Course No.3
A course to visit Naruto Park, one of Tokushima's representative sightseeing spots

Naruto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. You can enjoy seeing the whirl pools depicted in ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) from a boat. There is also a popular museum where famous paintings from around the world are reproduced in full size.

■ Naruto Whirlpools: Get Up Close to These Swirling Natural Wonders(English)
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=55

■나루토의 소용돌이: 이 소용돌이 치는 경이로운 자연경관에 더 가까이 가보세요.(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=226

■鸣门漩涡:近距离欣赏旋转的自然奇观(簡体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=237

■鳴門漩渦:近距離欣賞旋轉的自然奇觀(繁体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=238


■ Otsuka Museum of Art: View the World’s Greatest Masterpieces in One Place
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=62

The Course No.4
A course to enjoy Tokushima trails and hot springs

The trail which we recommend you is where you can enjoy two spectacular waterfalls that appear as you walk along the mountain stream while admiring the rich vegetation of Tokushima. After walking the trail, relax with a hot spring bath and local craft beer.

■ Chasing Waterfalls in East Tokushima: Explore Amagoi, Jintsu, and Fudo Falls
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=63

■동부 도쿠시마 카미야마에서의 하이킹 & 워케이션(workcation) #2(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=230

■东德岛神山町徒步旅行和办公度假#2(簡体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=167

■東德島神山町徒步旅行和辦公度假#2(繁体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=241


■ East Tokushima’s Legendary Craft Beers and Where to Find Them
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=75

The Course No.5
A course to experience the start of the Shikoku Pilgrimage

The Shikoku Pilgrimage attracts attention from around the world. Most pilgrims begin their journey at Temple No.1, Ryozenji Temple. This area, which has flourished as a gate town since ancient times, has a lot of places where visitors can experience Tokushima's culture and traditions.

■Monzen Ichibangai
 A reliable supporter at the beginning of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=184

■몬젠 이치반가이 시코쿠 순례 코스의 초보 순례자가 믿을 수 있는 후원자(한국어)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=229

■门前一番街 四国巡礼起始点的可靠支持者。(簡体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=239

■門前一番街 四國巡禮起始點的可靠支持者。(繁体字)
 https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=240


■ Explore Hidden Gems in Naruto
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=79

■ Oasahiko Shrine: A Treasure Trove of Spiritual Sights
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=66

■ The Naruto German House Commemorates a Historic Relationship
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/en/explore/detail.php?id=109