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Otsuka Museum of Art

4.5

992 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutosadomariura Fukuike 65-1

Located in Naruto Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, this art museum has the largest permanent exhibition space in Japan. The exhibits consist of more than 1,000 Western paintings reproduced in full scale on ceramic panels. Visitors can appreciate masterpieces from all over the world such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Edvard Munch’s The Scream and Picasso’s Guernica. The viewing route through the museum is about four kilometers long. There is also a museum shop and a restaurant where visitors can enjoy meals while looking out over the garden.

Its wonderful that everything is carefully reproduced on a ceramic plate and on the actual sizeら. The works that I have seen in art museums during my travels all over the world are displayed all at...
Tokushima City Tokushima Castle Museum

3.5

68 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Tokushimachoujounai 1-8

This is a museum erected at the site of the Tokushima Castle palace ruins in Tokushima Central Park, Tokushima City. It is only a 10-minute walk from the JR Tokushima Station. The permanent exhibit is divided into five themes showcasing artisan works and historical materials of the Tokushima domain and the Hachisuka clan. Here, the Senzanmaru, a national Important Cultural Property that is a decorative whaling ship from the Tokushima domain is the main attraction amongst many other treasures. The museum annually hosts six special exhibits or themed exhibits. The visitors to the history museum may use the same ticket to enjoy the adjoining former Tokushima Castle Omote Goten Garden as well.

Tokushima castle museum is small but has a very nice collection of artifacts and information about the castle history and region. It is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden with some wildlife.
Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta

4.0

54 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Kaifugunminamichou Hiwasaura 370-4

"This museum with its focus on sea turtles is one of only a handful worldwide. ""Caretta"" is another name for loggerhead turtles. The museum explains sea turtle ecology through fossils and panel displays. Recently hatched baby sea turtles are on display in their own special tank, and you can see rare sea turtle varieties in the facility's Large Turtle Pool and the Floating Sea Turtle Hall. On holidays they hold special programs that let you feed the turtles and get close to the hatchlings. "

This amazing museum is named after the scientific term for loggerhead sea turtles. Every year between May and August, loggerhead turtles come to lay eggs in the sand of Ohama beach, which is just a...
Tokushima Prefectural Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)

4.5

61 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Kawauchichou Miyajimahonura 184

Located approximately 15 minutes by car or 30 minutes by bus from JR Tokushima Station, the Tokushima Prefectural Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum) is housed in the former residence of Bando Jurobe, the historical figure who inspired the Ningyo Joruri puppet theater play Keisei Awa no Naruto. Awa Ningyo Joruri puppet theater performances are held in the Museum on a daily basis. The Museum’s exhibition room houses displays on the Ningyo Joruri puppet theater tradition and on the deko puppets used. A wide range of special events are held to provide opportunities for more people to learn about Ningyo Joruri puppet theatre.

I loved everything about this place. Get there about 30 minutes early and catch the guided museum tour; a docent shows how the puppets work. The museum exhibits are all in English as well as...
Ai-no-Yakata Aizumicho Historical Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Itanogunaizumichou Tokumei Maezunishi 172

The Ai-no-Yakata Aizumicho Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to indigo blue dyeing, located in Aizumicho. The building which houses the museum was formerly the mansion of the Okumura family, who were leading indigo dye merchants. Models depict the processes used to create indigo dye, and there are also displays of traditional agricultural tools and domestic utensils, as well as indigo-dyed traditional kimonos and historic fabrics. Visitors can also view the historical artifacts and works of art collected by the Okumura family. The intricate architecture of the buildings is also very impressive. To reach the Museum, take the Tokushima Bus service from JR Tokushima Station heading to Nijo and Kamojima, and get off at the Higashi-Nakatomi bus stop; the Museum is about five minutes’ walk from the bus stop.

Indigo dying with friends are funny. We had great time there. dont need to reserve but there are quite lots of people there.
Roadside Station Oboke (Monster House and Stone Museum)

3.5

21 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Yamashirochoukamimyou 1553-1

Roadside Station Oboke is located in Miyoshi City. Besides the Monster House and Stone Museum, which feature 70 monsters from local legends and a sample of the rudaceous schist that has been designated as a Natural Monument, there is also a hotspring footbath (open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from March to November) where visitors can relax and enjoy beautiful views of the Yoshino River, as well as a gift-shop selling local Miyoshi specialties and natural stones, a café, etc.

There seem to be many ghost legends in Oboke. I thought whether this facilitiy to be so-called haunted houses, but was not scared at all. Various ghosts were displayed and were quite worth...
Universe of Water Particles on Bunka-no-Mori Park

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Tokushima Tokushima-shi Hachimancho Mukai Terayama Bunkanomori Comprehensive Park

A permanent outdoor exhibit created by Team Lab, a group gaining much attention in Japan and around the world for its cutting edge digital art. The group created the exhibit by first recreating one of the buildings in the park in a virtual 3D space. They then simulated a waterfall falling over that building and used projection mapping to project this image on the actual building. The waterfall continually changes depending on the movement of people; standing at the top of the piece, the flow changes, and you can experience what it’s like to be a boulder obstructing the movement of water.
NFT Naruto Museum

3.0

13 Reviews

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Tokushima Naruto-shi Muyacho Hayasaki Kitatono Cho 149

"Located in Myokoyama Park in Natsuyo-cho, Naruto City, this museum exhibits a collection of glass works by Emile Gallé, a French glass artist representing Art Nouveau, and also exhibits paintings by Kozo Mio, known for his work on the cover of ""Focus"". In 2021, the museum was renamed and became Japan's first art museum specializing in NFT art, with space for exhibiting NFT artworks."

徳島ラーメンいのたにへ行ったついでに散策。入場料1人800円だったが、展示は少なく、蒸し暑いのにエアコンは効いておらず窓が開いていた。駐車場への道中も草が刈られていない。今まで訪れた観光資源では間違いなくワースト1でしょう。
Kitajima Tulip Park

3.5

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Itanogunkitajimachou Nakamura Higaino

Located in Kitajima Town in Itano District, Kitajima Tulip Park is classed as one of the “88 Scenic Spots of Tokushima.” The Park, which covers an area of 1,800 square meters, features around 50,000 beautiful tulip flowers of approximately 80 different varieties. Entrance to the Park is free, and special events are held on Sundays (Please note that the Park is only open from early to late April, when the tulips are in bloom). Kitajima Tulip Park is approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Shozui Station on the JR Kotoku Line.

遠くから見るとかわいい。4月のチューリップフェアの時はここから畑を見るとよし。公園の散歩コースの休憩場所かな。
Misato Hotaru Museum

4.5

8 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Yoshinogawa Misato Muneda 82-1

"This museum is located along Route 193 in Misato, which is designated as a national natural monument for ""fireflies and their habitat in Misato. and a rest area are also available."

三郷ほたる館は、蛍を見るのに適した場所でそれ以外にも”梅酒の試飲”＆購入が可なのでexcellentな処だと思います。ホタルのお尻の光は、LED以上に緑色に光り✨冴えていました。
Tokushima Prefectural Torii Ryuzo Memorial Museum

4.0

3 Reviews

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Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Hachimanchou Mukouterayama Cultural forest in the general park

A museum which seeks to honor and convey to future generations the achievements of the pioneering anthropologist, archeologist, and ethnologist Torii Ryuzo. The museum is divided into three sections— “Asia as Torii Ryuzo Saw It,” “The Life of Torii Ryuzo,” and “Learning from Torii Ryuzo” —and displays a variety of materials and works concerning the career and research achievements of the man. The facility also has interactive exhibits for children to learn while having fun, such as an area for trying on traditional folk costumes and a pottery puzzle.

近隣に用事があり、こちらにも立ち寄って見ました。歴史には疎いためこちらの人については存じ上げておりませんでしたが、お値段以上には楽しめる場所でした。
Anan Science Center

3.5

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Anan-shi Nakagawacho Kamifukui Minami Kawafuchi 8-1

"Located along Prefectural Route 279, the science museum was established under the concept of ""a science facility for elementary and junior high school science classes,"" and consists of two facilities: the ""Experience Hall"" and the ""Astronomy Hall. On Saturdays and Sundays, the museum also hosts an astronomical viewing party (reservations required)."

阿南市にある科学センターに訪問です。体験館と訪問館があります。おもしろ科学センターなど子供が好きそうなスポットだと思います！
Tokushima Zoo Kitajima Kensetsu Forest

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Katanokamichou · Shibano cho

This is one of the largest zoos in Shikoku located in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It has a temperate zone, a savannah zone and an arctic zone, a 40 meter diameter flying cage and a kid’s zoo. The zoo houses many species from typically popular animals such as Asian elephants, lions and polar bears to the Andean Condor, the largest flying bird in the world. It is joined to Tokushima Family Land to the west of the entrance gate at the back. This amusement park has a big wheel, a merry-go-round, an amusement arcade and so on.
Tokushima Modern Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Hachimanchou Mukouterayama Cultural forest in the general park

The Tokushima Modern Art Museum is located within Bunka-no-mori Park. Besides artworks connected with Tokushima, the Museum also has impressive collections and displays of paintings, sculptures etc. from other countries. Facilities include a museum shop, restaurant, and reference room, etc. The Museum is located approximately 25 minutes by bus from Tokushima Station.
Awa Deko Ningyo Kaikan puppet theatre museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Tokushimashi Kawauchichou Miyajimahonura 226-1

The Awa Deko Ningyo Kaikan puppet theatre museum is located around 15 minutes’ drive from JR Tokushima Station. The museum features displays of Ningyo Joruri puppets, classes in making puppet heads, and humorous introductions to the special techniques used in puppet-making. The aim is for visitors to be able to learn about Awa Deko puppets in an enjoyable way by watching and listening. The Awa Deko Ningyo Kaikan also sells, restores and repairs deko puppets.
Tokushima Ki no Toy Art Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Itano-gun Itanocho
Aioi Forest Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Naka-gun Nakacho Yokoishi Oita 34

Located in Naga Town, Naga County, this wood-themed art museum in a region known for its timber production houses a collection of wood carvings, woodblock prints, and other wood-based works of art. The museum also holds several special exhibitions and events such as workshops on woodcarving and woodblock prints.
Aizumi Rose Garden

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Itano-gun Aizumicho Yakami Hara 263-88

The rose garden is located along Prefectural Route 225 in Aizumi-cho, Itano-gun. 300 varieties of roses, about 1,100 roses, are planted, and visitors can enjoy the colorful blooms in spring and fall.
Otsuka International Art Museum Parking

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Naruto-shi Narutocho Tosadomariura Oke 272
Tokushima Shokubutsuen

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Tokushima-shi Shibunocho Nyudo 45-1

Tokushima

Around Naruto Strait Around Tokushima City Wakimachi Iya / Oboke Koboke Around Hiwasa

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Tokushima Areas

The southeastern corner of Shikoku is home to Tokushima prefecture, a region celebrated for its luscious nature and the nation’s favorite Awa Odori, an energetic dance to which an annual summer festival has been dedicated. Keeping the upbeat tempo, whirlpools excite the Naruto sea off Tokushima, while inland, dramatic cliffs line the Iya Valley, promising unrivaled views of vast and vibrant scenery.