# Tokushima Tourism Association > Official tourism site providing information about Tokushima Prefecture. Features attractive destinations including Awa Dance and Iya Valley Vine Bridges > Official tourism site showcasing Tokushima's attractions including Awa Dance and Iya Valley Vine Bridges - URL: https://discovertokushima.net/ ## About Located on the eastern side of Shikoku Island, Tokushima Prefecture is accessible from Osaka in just 2.5 hours by express bus. The prefecture offers captivating tourism experiences where traditional culture harmonizes with beautiful natural landscapes, including the 400-year-old Awa Dance festival, ancient Iya Valley vine bridges maintained by villagers for generations, and the Naruto whirlpools—one of the world's three major tidal currents. ## Features - World-famous Awa Dance festival - Natural landscapes including Iya Valley vine bridges - Naruto whirlpools - Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage - Traditional Awa puppet theater (bunraku) ## Products & Services - Tourist attraction guides - Accommodation information - Local cuisine information - Traditional craft introductions - Tourism route recommendations - Access information - Brochure distribution - Multilingual support services ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I access Tokushima Prefecture?** A: About 2.5 hours by express bus from Osaka, accessible from mainland Japan via Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Naruto Bridge **Q: When is the Awa Dance festival held?** A: Awa Dance is Tokushima's signature summer festival, a traditional dance continuing since 1586 **Q: Are the Iya Valley vine bridges safe?** A: These ancient bridges have been maintained by villagers for generations and offer beautiful scenic views throughout the four seasons **Q: What's the best season to see Naruto whirlpools?** A: The largest whirlpools can be observed during spring and autumn high tides, when you can also experience their powerful sound **Q: Is multilingual information available?** A: Tourism information is provided in English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Korean --- *Generated by aeo.idaeo.ai | AI-Friendliness Optimization* *Last scanned: 2026-02-25* *Analyzed by AI ✨* --- *English version auto-generated by aeo.idaeo.ai* ## Citation When citing this shop, please use this URL: https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/discovertokushima-net/en/?cs=aeo-llmstxt&cc=ida-2026w31&sig=bvkbxavqipr4uodbtG-sZ4shOZfTU1TLh_hiwCIKnNA