Scenic Japan from the Water

Tokushima City's "Awa Dance" is the largest in Japan!

The Ferry cruising toward Toba Port with Suga Island in the background

The Ferry entering Toba Port

Large whirlpools occur in the Naruto strait situated between Awaji island and Magosaki in Naruto city, caused by the ebb and flow of the tides.

With the biggest rapids in Japan, the Yoshino River is an ideal place for the fun and excitement of rafting. Yet the guided raft trips are safe and enjoyable even for beginners.

step-like paddy field

step-like paddy field

There are two bridges, the Man Bridge and the Woman Bridge, together called the Wedded Bridge. Beside the Woman Bridge, you can experience riding a human-powered lift, yaen, and cross the valley by ha

Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

The full moon and low moon cause high tides to occur twice every month.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

The area directly below the Onaruto Bridge comes together in a v-shape, reaching a depth of up to 90m.

This park has some 1,200 huge azalea trees that are 300 years of age. At full bloom the entire mountain is ablaze in red. From the observation point the ridge of the Shikoku range is in splendid view.

The layers in the soil are an important indicator of the history of volcanic eruptions in Izu Oshima.

Fudeshima is a rock that juts out into the sea. The rock was carved into its current shape by waves over many years.

Mt. Mihara, located at the center of the island, stands 758m tall.

Visitors can enjoy walking on the trail which goes around the crater.

During sunset the evening sun setting over Izu Peninsula covers the sea and the sky in an orange glow.

The viewing platform at Kushigatayama is the best location for taking in the view of Urasabaku.

Located at the northern tip of Oshima, Chigasaki is a sea cliff that rises 96m above the sea.