Komatsushima: Bamboo Chikuwa and White-Style Chinese Noodles - Harbor Town Noodle Gourmet Walk

Tokushima's Komatsushima is the birthplace of the specialty bamboo chikuwa grilled on fresh bamboo, and 'white-style Chinese noodles' made from pork bone broth refined to a clear, light taste. In the morning, bite into freshly grilled bamboo chikuwa at the long-established Tani Chikuwa Shop. Meet the steam locomotive and giant tanuki statue at the former station's park. At midday, enjoy a gentle white broth noodle soup at Okamoto Chuka Honten. After a post-meal visit to Kincho Shrine to pay respects to Kincho the Tanuki, the hero of the Awa Tanuki War legend, venture into Tokushima City in the evening and sample the rich, brown-style ramen at Ramen Todai. A harbor town gourmet walk that's irresistible for noodle lovers and food explorers alike—comparing two styles of Tokushima ramen in one day, white and brown.