Model Itineraries in Tokushima

This one-day course centers on the Yoshino River Festival Fireworks Celebration held on July 31, 2026 (Friday), and allows you to enjoy central Tokushima City throughout the day. In the morning, explore the Central Park, where the ruins of Tokushima Castle remain, and experience the town's history as a former castle town. In the afternoon, visit Awa Odori Hall and ride the ropeway from the summit of Eyebrow Mountain to get an overview of the city and Yoshino River. In the evening, enjoy the scenery unique to Tokushima, the City of Water, aboard a sightseeing cruise on Shinmachi River, then head to Yoshino River Ground to secure a spot while having dinner. At 8:45 PM, fireworks burst across the Yoshino River's wide riverbed, with large fireworks displays lighting up the night sky using the river's breadth to full effect. A perfect summer celebration in Tokushima, packing history exploration, the scenery of the city of water, and spectacular fireworks all into one ideal itinerary.

A full-day course to enjoy Mima City's Wakicho district, known for its Udatsu merchant town, centered around the Mima City Fireworks Festival held on August 11, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday). During the day, explore the "Udatsu townscape" designated as an Important Group of Traditional Buildings, experience the retro space at Wakicho Theater Odeon-za, and learn about merchant house culture at the Mima City Udatsu Museum. In the evening, enjoy an evening breeze by the Yoshii River riverbed while having dinner and securing a viewing spot. As dusk falls, watch approximately 1,500 fireworks light up the night sky above the Yoshii River. A perfect one-day plan for a holiday that combines the charm of a historic merchant town with summer fireworks.

A one-day course to enjoy Yoshinogawa City, a town with connections to the Shikoku Pilgrimage, centered around the Yoshinogawa City Summer Cooling Fireworks Festival held on August 6, 2026 (Thursday). During the day, spend quiet time at Fujii Temple (藤井寺), the 11th sacred site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage; enjoy the greenery and play equipment at Kamojima Park (鴨島公園); and experience traditional paper-making at the Awa Washi Traditional Paper Industry Hall. In the evening, secure a good spot near Kamojima Athletic Field while enjoying the cool evening and having dinner. Once dusk falls, gaze leisurely at approximately 1,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky. A perfect one-day plan for a weekday evening, allowing you to enjoy both the historic townscape and summer fireworks.

A full-day course to enjoy Tokushima's southernmost town of Kaiyo on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), featuring the Asakawa Port Festival fireworks launch. During the day, enjoy the ocean views at Oosuna Beach, also known for surfing, and in the afternoon, savor local cuisine at Michi-no-Eki Shikoku Onsen. In the evening, explore the area around Asakawa Fishing Port, which also serves as the fireworks venue, have dinner, and then look up at the fireworks illuminating the night sky. A plan that generously combines the Pacific Ocean scenery spreading to the south of Tokushima and the fireworks of a community-rooted port festival.

A full-day course to fully enjoy Kitajima Town, known for its parks and waterfront, centered around the 28th Kitajima Town Hyotan Summer Festival Grand Fireworks held at Mitsuai Park (Takafusa) in Itano District, Kitajima Town on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, enjoy plenty of activity at the heated pool and children's play area in Kitajima Central Park, then take a leisurely stroll through the green lawn at the adjacent Kitajima Tulip Park. After experiencing the waterside nature at the Waterside Exchange Plaza, head to the venue at Mitsuai Park in the evening and enjoy street food while waiting for the show to begin. As the sun sets, approximately 500 fireworks light up the night sky of Kitajima Town. A definitive summer plan that generously combines pool fun and fireworks in Kitajima Town.

A full-day course to enjoy Ishii Town and its surroundings in Tokushima Prefecture, centered around the 50th Ishii Town Summer Evening Festival on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). In the morning, spend quiet time at Dogaku-ji, an ancient temple associated with Kobo Daishi, then enjoy a historical walk at the Awa Archaeological Park, which recreates daily life from the Yayoi period. In the afternoon, visit the Indigo House in a neighboring town to experience the traditions of indigo dyeing, then head to the area around Takakawahara Station in the evening to have dinner while waiting for sunset. Once the sun has set, move to the venue at Takakawahara, spread out leisure sheets, and secure your spot. At 8:30 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks light up the night sky for 15 minutes. This community-rooted fireworks festival, which has been held for 50 years as Ishii Town's summer tradition, is charming for its family-friendly, leisurely scale. A unique Ishii Town plan that generously packs history, traditional crafts, and fireworks into one day.

A full-day course centered on the Tsurugi Town Summer Festival Fireworks Display held on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) from 8 PM to 9 PM, to enjoy a town at the foot of Mount Tsurugi. During the day, experience the historic charm of merchant houses at the Sadamitsu Two-Story Udatsu Townscape, enjoy hot springs and local cuisine at Roadside Station Sadamitsu Yuyuukan, and enjoy water play at the Sadamitsu River. In the evening, return to the area around Sadamitsu Junior High School's athletic field to grab a bite while awaiting the opening, and at night approximately 1,300 fireworks illuminate the sky above the Sadamitsu River. A greedy one-day summer plan unique to Tsurugi Town where you can enjoy historical walks, river play, and fireworks.

Experience a full day in the small fishing town of Mugi, centered around the Himeshinmaatsuri and Cooling Fireworks starting at 8 PM on July 26, 2026 (Sunday). In the afternoon, feel the town's atmosphere at the Mugi Station shopping street, then cross to the retro Dewajima Island and enjoy family swimming at Tsuma Beach. In the evening, return to the Mugi Ura Hamazaki venue, enjoy dinner while waiting for the show, and watch approximately 700 fireworks paint the seaside night sky. This is Mugi Town's perfect summer itinerary, combining island exploration, ocean swimming, and cooling fireworks.

Experience a full day of nature in Awa City's Tosen Town, centered around the Awa City Cooling Festival Fireworks on July 25, 2026 (Saturday). Start at Michi-no-Eki Donari to taste local flavors, then enjoy waterside scenery at Miyagawachi Dam's waterside park, and have fun at Tosen Sports Park. In the evening, return to the Miyagawachi district, enjoy dinner while waiting for the show, and watch fireworks light up the sky over the dam lake. This is Tosen Town's perfect summer itinerary, featuring both waterside nature and cooling fireworks.

A full day course to enjoy the rich nature of Naka Town's Aioi district, with the Aioi Festival Fuse Fireworks as the highlight on July 25, 2026 (Saturday). In the daytime, enjoy the forest and large tree house at Aioi Forest Culture Park, then play in the Naka River, and bathe at Momiji River Hot Spring. In the evening, return to the Aioi district for dinner while waiting for the show, and at night the traditional Fuse Fireworks light up the sky. A unique mountain village summer day plan that lets you greedily enjoy forests, rivers, and the magnificent traditional Fuse Fireworks.

Experience a full day of Minami Town, the sea turtle capital, centered around the Higashiyuki Cooling Fireworks Festival starting at 8 PM on July 24, 2026 (Friday). In the afternoon, grab a hearty meal at Michi-no-Eki Hiwasakai, visit Yakuoji Temple, the 23rd temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, to receive blessings against calamities, and learn about sea turtle ecology at the Hiwasakai Sea Turtle Museum Caretta. Later, enjoy a swim at Tainohama Beach and move to the festival venue at Higashiyuki. After dinner, enjoy the fireworks lighting up the night sky along the coast. This is Minami Town's perfect summer itinerary, combining temple pilgrimage, ocean swimming, and cooling fireworks.

A full-day course to enjoy Katsuura Town, the land of mandarins and hina dolls, centered on the Sakamoto Hachiман Shrine Summer Festival starting at 8 PM on July 23, 2026 (Thursday). During the day, experience local flavors at Michi no Eki Hinasato Katsuura, immerse yourself in the serene mountain temple atmosphere at Tsururin-ji Temple (the 20th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Route), and enjoy water play along the Katsuura River. In the evening, move to Sakamoto Hachiман Shrine to savor the festival atmosphere and dinner, and at night, fireworks illuminate the shrine grounds. A greedy one-day plan unique to Katsuura Town where you can enjoy temple pilgrimage, river play, and a local summer festival.

A one-day course starring Astamu Water Park (あすたむウォーターパーク), the outdoor leisure pool inside Astamuland Tokushima (あすたむらんど徳島) in Itano Town, Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県板野町), open from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 30 August 2026. It operates mainly at weekends and on public holidays; in August it opens daily except 19 August, and it also opens specially on the Wednesdays of 5, 12 and 26 August, so you can pick a weekday that suits you. In the morning, first meet the children's science museum and planetarium at the park's Science Plaza, then get moving on the large obstacle course and jumbo slide at Adventure Land (冒険の国). At lunch, stop at Michi-no-Eki Itano (道の駅いたの) to fuel up on local flavours, and then it is on to the pool. Entry to Astamu Water Park is free, and with shallow areas about 20 cm deep at its heart — water guns, a splash pond, floating stepping stones — small children can play safely. Cool off in the fountains and mist and enjoy the water right up to the evening closing time. It is easy to reach from central Tokushima, making it a summer standby where the whole family can play at length. Balancing indoor exhibits with outdoor water play across the day is another part of its appeal.

A full-day course centered around Yoshino Water Park (吉野ウォーターパーク), an outdoor leisure pool in Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture, operating from July 18 (Saturday) through August 30 (Sunday), 2026. The course gets you moving from early cool morning hours. First, visit Kiribata-ji (切幡寺), the 10th temple of the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage Route. After climbing 333 stone steps, you'll find a grand pagoda with a view overlooking Awa's plains—a refreshing way to start your day. Next, stop at Awa no Dochu (阿波の土柱), a nationally designated natural monument, and view the impressive rock formations created by long-term wind erosion from the observation platform. Both spots are conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from Yoshino Water Park—classic morning destinations. Then head to Yoshino Water Park, which offers a 25-meter pool, sub-pool, and children's pool, plus two water slides (50-meter and 30-meter) suitable for toddlers through elementary school children. Operations run 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00 in rotating sessions; this course uses the morning session. Admission is very affordable: ¥520 for adults, ¥260 for elementary and middle school students, ¥100 for preschoolers, and ¥200 for caregivers (50% surcharge for non-Awa City residents). Tour natural and historical sites in the morning, then wrap up with water play before noon—a perfect summer day in Tokushima.

From July 3 (Friday) to August 17 (Monday) 2026, open from 10 AM to 5 PM, this is a full-day course centered around Tsukimigaoka Beach, touring the Tokushima city area and Matsushige Town. In the morning, enjoy a historical walk at Tokushima Central Park where the ruins of Tokushima Castle, a symbol of Tokushima, remain. Then head to the Awa Odori Kaikan to ride the Eyama Ropeway and take in a panoramic view of Tokushima city and the Kii Channel from the summit. After lunch, move to the observation deck at Tokushima Awa Odori Airport in Matsushige Town and view aircraft taking off and landing up close. Then in the afternoon, finally head to Tsukimigaoka Beach. On the calm sandy beach of Matsushige Town, you can enjoy swimming until evening. Swimming is free, and a free parking lot is available at the adjacent Tsukimigaoka Marine Park, making it convenient for family outings by car. This is the perfect course for a Tokushima summer where you can enjoy history, views, and seaside activities all in one day. Bring swimwear and towels and head out with the whole family.

A full-day course featuring Komatsumi Beach with Azuma Construction (小松海水浴場 ウィズ アズマ建設) as the main attraction, which opens from July 18 (Saturday) to August 23 (Sunday), 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., combined with sightseeing in Tokushima city. In the morning, explore the stone walls and gardens from the feudal era at Tokushima Castle Park (徳島城公園), experience Tokushima's summer culture at Awa Odori Kaikan, and have lunch by the riverside at Shinmachi Boardwalk. The afternoon climax is at Komatsumi Beach. The beach features changing rooms, showers, toilets, and beach houses, with approximately 600 parking spaces. With lifeguards on duty, even families with young children can enjoy safely. Swimming is free. From the water's edge and sand play, you can fully enjoy summer until the evening closing time. After experiencing Tokushima's history and culture, why not have the whole family enjoy a summer at the sea?

This is a 1-day course that makes Kitanowaki Beach (北の脇海水浴場) in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, which opens from July 1 (Wednesday) to August 25 (Tuesday) in 2026, the star attraction, and also lets you enjoy local learning and cuisine together. In the morning, experience the planetarium and science exhibits at Anan City Science Center to satisfy your family's intellectual curiosity. Next, stop by Michinoeki Kubokata-no-Sato Nakagawa (道の駅公方の郷なかがわ) and enjoy lunch while viewing local agricultural products and specialty items. Once satisfied, head to Kitanowaki Beach. The gently sloping sandy beach with calm waves is equipped with changing rooms, showers, guard stations, and first-aid stations, so families with small children can spend time here with peace of mind. Parking is also available, making it convenient for car trips. Admission is free. Bathing may be prohibited in severe weather, so be sure to check the weather conditions in advance. Bring your swimsuit and towel and head out to summer in Anan.

A one-day course to enjoy the Shishikui (宍喰) area at leisure, starring Osuna Beach (大砂海水浴場) in Kaiyo Town, Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県海陽町), open from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 23 August 2026. In the morning, head to Takegashima Marine Park (竹ヶ島海中公園) to peer into unusually clear water from a glass-bottom boat. Watch the colourful fish and coral spread out beneath the glass hull and get a taste of tropical seas before you even swim. For lunch, stop at Michi-no-Eki Shishikui Onsen (道の駅 宍喰温泉) by the shore and refuel with a set meal made from local seafood. There is a day-use hot spring too, perfect for a break on a sweaty summer day. Then, in the afternoon, on to Osuna Beach. This shallow beach has parking for 100 cars, changing rooms, showers and toilets, with swimming from 9:00 to 17:00 and no admission charge. Enjoy splashing at the water's edge and playing in the sand to your heart's content until evening. Pack a swimsuit and a towel and head for a seaside town near the southern tip of Tokushima Prefecture.

A course featuring the Nishi-Awa Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, combined with enjoying the nature and culture of the Yoshino River basin in western Tokushima Prefecture throughout the day. In the daytime, we admire the magnificent gorge scenery of Ōtsubo Gorge; in the afternoon, we enjoy local cuisine and souvenirs at Michi no Eki Nishi-Awa no Sato · Kazurabashi Yumebustage (road station). In the evening, we secure a viewing spot near Mino Health and Disaster Prevention Park along the Yoshino River in Mio City, and from 7 PM onward, we enjoy approximately 20,000 grand fireworks launched from both banks of the Mio and Mima cities, filling the river surface and night sky. Along the deepening autumn Yoshino River, experience a special evening where nature and fireworks of Nishi-Awa intertwine.

Held on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), this is a full-day course enjoying the nature and culture of Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, with the Takarada Fireworks Festival as the main attraction. In the afternoon, we experience nature near the coastal area of Gamo Cape (蒲生田岬), which represents Anan City, and visit popular spots throughout the city. In the evening, we have a meal near the venue and then move to the area in front of Takarada Community Center to spread out a leisure sheet. The Takarada Fireworks Festival, with approximately 1,700 fireworks blooming in the night sky, has the charm of a summer festival unique to the region with a warm atmosphere. This is an Anan one-day plan where the whole family can fully enjoy the evening of a fireworks festival rooted in the local community.

A full-day course to fully enjoy the Naruto area centered on the BOATRACE Naruto PRESENTS Naruto Summer Festival, held on Friday, August 7, 2026. In the afternoon, observe the whirlpools of Naruto Strait, one of the world's three great tidal currents, from up close at the Onaruto Bridge Promenade "Uzuno Michi"; then in the lush grounds of Oasa Hiko Shrine, pray for the safety of your travels. In the evening, return to Naruto City, secure dinner and a good viewing spot along the Buyo River, and as dusk falls, enjoy the stall food and night market bustle of the summer festival. Then at 20:40, approximately 1,000 fireworks bloom one after another in the night sky above Buyo River Waterside Park. A perfect full-day plan for creating summer memories of Tokushima, surrounded by the light reflecting off the river's surface and the heat of Naruto's summer.

A full-day course to enjoy the sea and nature of Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture from afternoon through evening, centered around the Anan Summer Festival Fireworks Grand Tournament to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. In the afternoon, experience exhibits of the universe and natural sciences at Anan City Science Center, then venture to the Tachibana Bay area near Wakasugi Mountain, known as one of Tokushima Prefecture's finest beaches. In the evening, secure a spot at Hamano-Ura Midoriike (浜の浦緑地) near the venue while refreshing yourself and having an early dinner. As night falls, slowly gaze up at the fireworks launching into the night sky of Tachibana Bay amid the salt breeze. A course where your whole family can fully enjoy a summer day distinctly Anan-like, surrounded by the calm inlet sea and verdant scenery.

A full-day course featuring the Komatsushima Port Festival Cool Summer Fireworks Grand Finale held on July 19, 2026 (Sunday), allowing you to fully enjoy Komatsushima City in Tokushima Prefecture and its surroundings from midday onwards. In the afternoon, you'll experience the natural beauty of the region known as the gateway to Naruto Whirlpool sightseeing, a representative attraction of Tokushima, while visiting signature spots in Komatsushima City. In the evening, complete your meal near the Shin-minato district of Komatsushima Port, and after dark, enjoy approximately 2,500 fireworks up close from the harbor waterfront. This is a one-day plan that captures the essence of a summer festival on the Shikoku coast, where the sea breeze and fireworks weave together.

A full-day course centered around the Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival Summer Fireworks Festival, held on July 18, 2026 (Saturday), allowing you to enjoy the coastline and nature of Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture from morning until evening. Visit Ohama Beach (大浜海岸), known as a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles, in the afternoon, and pay respects at Yakuoji Temple (薬王寺), which enshrines one of Japan's oldest Yakushi Buddha statues. In the early evening, enjoy local flavors at the Michi-no-Eki (Hiwasa Rest Stop) to prepare yourself, then spend the night watching summer fireworks light up the sky from the sand of Ohama Beach and surrounding areas. A plan that lets you fully savor Minami Town's summer by combining nature and history unique to the Town of Sea Turtles with seaside fireworks.