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  • Iya-no-Kazurabashi Bridge
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    Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Nishiyayamamurazentoku 162-2
    Designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of the country, the 45 meter long and two meter wide suspension bridge crosses the clear running waters of the Iya River at a height of 14 meters above the water’s surface. The bridge is made of hardy kiwi vines that grow wild in the cold mountains and are replaced once every three years. Various views exist as to why the bridge was originally built, one of which says that it was constructed by fugitives of the Taira clan who, in order to prevent attackers getting close, built it out of vines so they could quickly cut it down. Another probable story says that it was made by the saint, Kobo Daishi, who used to roam the valleys of Iya, in order to help stricken villagers.
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  • Tanaka Family Residence, designated a Japanese Important Cultural Property
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    Tokushima Pref. Myouzaigunishichou Aihata Takabatake 705
    This house has for generations since the Kanei period continued to be an indigo store. As the current Tanaka family residence took approximately 30 years to complete from 1854—the highlight is the huge structure with its vivid reminder of its heyday as an indigo store such as the indigo bedding and the grass thatched roof of the main house. It is also wonderful that the stone wall is built up without any gaps as a measure against Yoshino River which repeatedly floods. In 1976 it was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

    「見学は予約の方のみとさせていただきます」という張り紙。しかし玄関でもある長屋門から眺める主屋は、茅葺きで重量感のある美しい建物です。ふだんから手入れをきちんとされていることがよくわかります。国の重要文化財です。

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  • Awa Odori Dance Festival
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    Tokushima Tokushima-shi
    "This is one place to see the Awa Odori Dance performance with paid admittance. Special grandstands are erected only during the festival, which is usually used as a general road. It was the largest paid entry dance area until 2017, and visitors were able to see the entire dance of the 16 promotion associations facing the audience. The Awa dance performance area in 2018 was split into four, ""Shiyakusho-mae Dance Area"", ""Aibahama Dance Area"" ""Konyamachi Dance Area"" and ""Minamiuchimachi Dance Area"", and now there is nowhere to view all the dance. For information about areas with paid admittance to view the dance from 2019, please check the Tokushima City website."
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  • Bukeyashiki-Kita Clan (Old samurai residence)
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    Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Higashiyaoeda 43
    This Samurai residence built in 1763 is the largest in the Iya region. It was the home of the Kita family, one of the region’s upper-class samurai families. The spear-shaped Japanese cedar in the residence’s garden is well worth seeing. Although the thatch roof is currently covered with a tarp due to leaks, it is still possible to tour the interior from April to November.
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  • Former Residence of Yoshida Family – Aisho Sanao
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    Tokushima Pref. Mimashi Wakimachiwakimachi 53
    Founded in 1792, this manor belonged to Yoshida Naobei, who achieved great success as an indigo merchant. You can get a glimpse of that prosperity in the five structures surrounding the central garden, like the storehouse and the main building. Open to the public as a City-Designated Cultural Property. Every January a flower-arranging exhibit called “Udatsu-wo-Ikeru” is held.
    Former Residence of Yoshida Family – Aisho Sanao image
  • Former Nagai Residence
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    Tokushima Mima-gun Tsurugi Cho Sadamitsu Nishiura 37
    "A historical building in the Sadamitsu Nishiura district of Tsurugi-cho, Mima County, this headman's mansion was built in 1791 and is designated as a tangible cultural property of the town. Many old merchant buildings with a special firewall structure called ""two-layer udatsu"" remain in the surrounding area, known as ""two-layer udatsu townscape."
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  • Former Nagaoka Family Residence
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    Tokushima Mima-shi Wakimachi Inoshiri Nishi Ueno 34
    A historical building located in Waki-machi, Mima City, this private house was built in 1735 (Kyoho 20) in Nishi-otani, Mima City, and has been relocated and preserved, and is open to the public free of charge. It is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
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  • Matsusaka Tunnel
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokushima Kaifu-gun Mugicho Uchizuma
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Around Naruto Strait Around Tokushima City Wakimachi Iya / Oboke Koboke Around Hiwasa
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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.

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