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

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

step-like paddy field

step-like paddy field

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.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

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

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Due to its easy access it is recommended for those traveling with children.

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

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

You can view the crater from up close.

The bay was once a crater lake; however, a giant tsunami connected it to the sea, and a port was built into its cliffs.

The desert covered with black volcanic soil is the only one of its kind in Japan.