[2025 Tokushima Attraction] Travel Guide for Bizan Park (Updated Aug)

Here is a travel guide for Tokushima, Japan: Transportation You can travel from Osaka Kansai to Tokushima. The specific route is: buy a Nankai Electric Railway + ferry package (JPY 2,500/person) from Kansai Airport, transfer to two or three electric trains to Wakayama Port Station, then walk to Wakayama Port to take a ferry (8 ferries per day, about 2 hours and 30 minutes), and finally arrive at Tokushima Port. Recommended attractions 1. Naruto Whirlpools: The most famous tourist attraction in Tokushima, formed by the collision of the Seto Inland Sea and the powerful Kii Channel in the Naruto Strait, with a maximum diameter of 20 meters. It is recommended to overlook from 45 meters above the sea or take a tide-watching yacht. The best viewing seasons are spring and autumn. 2. Iya Kazurabashi: The most unique attraction on the Iya Valley, one of the three great hidden places in Japan, the ancient suspension bridge is woven with vines in the mountains and spans the steep valley. The bridge crossing fee is JPY 550/person, open all day. 3. Mount Bizan: Very close to Tokushima City, you can take a small cable car to the mountain for sightseeing. Bizan Tenjin Shrine is suitable for praying for marriage, Awa Odori Kaikan is a place to watch and learn Awa Odori, and Bizan Park is suitable for sightseeing. There is also a flower square where couples can hang locks and make wishes. Recommended food 1. Toudai Ramen: Tokushima-style ramen, with thick and salty soup, served with raw eggs and rice, with a unique taste. 2. Ikko Awaodori Chicken: A Tokushima specialty, reservations may be required during holidays. 3. Iya Soba, Salt-grilled Sweetfish: Local specialties in Iya, as well as salt-grilled ayu, not to be missed. Recommended accommodation Petit Hotel: Japanese-style tatami room, with kitchen and bathtub, only 15 minutes walk to JR station and city center. Or choose to stay at XIV Naruto Resort (suitable for self-driving tourists) and Shin-Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi (new facilities, with outdoor/indoor hot springs). With the above guide, you can fully experience the beautiful scenery, unique culture, and authentic food of Tokushima! Have a nice trip!

Mount Bizan, standing at the center of Tokushima City, is a symbolic mountain cherished by locals. With an elevation of just 290 meters, it’s easy to climb, yet the view from the summit is absolutely breathtaking! Especially the night scenery, where the city lights sparkle like jewels, leaving you in awe 💎🌃. You can smoothly reach the summit via the ropeway. From the observation deck, you’ll be treated to a grand panorama that includes Tokushima City, the Yoshino River, and even Awaji Island in the distance. During the transition from dusk to night, the changing colors of the sky create a serene and fulfilling experience ✨. Whether you’re enjoying the night view with a loved one or quietly taking in the scenery alone, this spot is perfect for wrapping up your journey. I’d love to visit again during cherry blossom season 🌸. [Access] From JR Tokushima Station, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the ropeway station. The ropeway ride to the summit takes approximately 6 minutes. You can also access the mountain by car.

#Travel plan Tomorrow, I will go to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days for the 159th Japan trip. When I first purchased the ticket, Matsuyama was only operated 4 days a week, including Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I booked a round-trip special price of 90,000 won for a 2 nights and 3 days trip from Tuesday to Thursday in January of this year. Then, in May, the route increased, so I paid 90,000 won in fees and additional charges for a Friday return flight and re-booked it for 180,000 won. However, they said that the afternoon tea I was trying to reserve last week was closed on the day I could go. I called again to find out if there was an available day, and they said it was available on the day of departure. In the meantime, Matsuyama was operated again from 4 times a week to 2 times a day, so I changed the departure time from 1 PM to 8 AM, paying 80,000 won. So I ended up buying a ticket for Tuesday to Friday for 260,000 won. A week ago, when it was changed, it was 180,000 won even if I just cut it off. 🤣 After canceling, rebooking was charged a round-trip cancellation fee of 100,000 won, so it was best to just go. The 90,000 won special price became 260,000 won, but there was nothing I could do~! My fingers changed it themselves. I plan to stay in Imabari on the first day, Tokushima on the second day, and Matsuyama on the third day. There are two hot spring hotels and one hotel with a large bath. I will make a total of 4 afternoon tea reservations. I will concentrate on one in Matsuyama and three in Takamatsu over two days. I will visit the Pokemon manholes in Tokushima and Matsuyama. I have also included several manhole cards in my schedule. I have climbed 13 of the 20 towers in Japan, only viewed two from the bottom of the towers, and have not yet reached five. This time, I plan to climb the Kagawa Gold Tower, the tallest tower in Shikoku and the fifth tallest in Japan. I will also visit the Shikoku location meguri of Yawatahama Suzume. I only passed by the Pang Maison main store last year because I was going to the manhole, so I plan to go in this time. I will also go up to Matsuyama General Park, which overlooks Matsuyama Castle. In Tokushima, I will take the Bizan Cable Car up to Bizan and see the night view of Tokushima, completing the Kagawa, Tokushima, and Ehime prefecture observation tour. Of course, if it rains, the above schedule will be canceled. There are only 4 automatic ticket gates in the entire Shikoku area, so I don't know why they changed the All Shikoku Rail Pass, but I will receive a new(?) ticket according to the information provided by Naildong and have a good trip. This Shikoku trip excludes Kochi Prefecture. After Corona, I stayed in Shikoku twice, stayed for one night each time, and since the Pokemon Manhole is not installed yet, I plan to visit again with Hiroshima after it is installed. Shikoku mostly accepts reservations by phone, so I make a lot of phone calls. Thank you. #JapanTravel #MatsuyamaTravel #TakamatsuTravel #TokushimaTravel #ShikokuTravel

#0yentrip This time, I took the Bizan Ropeway to the summit of Mt. Bizan, the symbol of Tokushima City. Starting from the base station on the 5th floor of the Awaodori Kaikan, it takes about 6 minutes to reach the summit at an altitude of about 290m. Inside the gondola, an explanation about Mt. Bizan and the surrounding scenery is played, and you can enjoy the scenery along with gentle music.  From the summit, you can see Tokushima city, Yoshino River, and even Awaji Island and Kii Peninsula if the weather is good. The Bizan Ropeway is easily accessible from Tokushima city and is a recommended place to enjoy the spectacular view.

A relaxing day of sightseeing today 🌸⛲️ Bizan Park (びざんこうえん), located in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan, is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy panoramic views of Tokushima City and the Yoshino River! The best part is that you can take a cable car 🚡 to the top of the mountain, making it easy to enjoy a 360-degree view. At night, you can also admire the stunning night scenery 🌃, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Tokushima! ✨ Park Features ⛲️🤳 🚡 Cable Car Ride (Bizan Ropeway) - Take the cable car from near Tokushima Station, and you'll reach the summit in about 6 minutes. Along the way, you can enjoy panoramic views of Tokushima City, and on clear days, you can even see the Seto Inland Sea! - 🎫 Ticket Price 💰: Round trip costs about 1,200 yen (adults), half price for children. 📷 Spectacular Observation Deck 🤳 - At the summit, there's an observation deck where you can capture panoramic views of Tokushima City and the Yoshino River. The sunset and night views are especially romantic, making it a popular spot for couples 💖. 🎌 Awa Dance Culture - Tokushima is the birthplace of Japan's traditional "Awa Dance." Near the park, there's the Awa Dance Hall where you can experience this lively dance culture 💃. 🚶 Nature Trails 🌲 - If you prefer not to take the cable car, you can opt for a hiking trail to the summit (about 1 hour). The path is surrounded by greenery, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage in fall, perfect for hiking enthusiasts 🍁. ⛰️ Seasonal Events - Every summer evening, there's the "Bizan Summer Illumination," where the summit is lit up with romantic lights, and special nighttime cable car services are available 🚠. 📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots ✅ Summit Observation Deck — A must for capturing panoramic shots 📷! ✅ 🚡 Cable Car Cabin — Transparent glass-bottom cable cars, thrilling and fun! ✅ 💃 Awa Dance Hall 🎌 — Experience Tokushima's traditional culture! 💡 Tips - Visit in the afternoon to catch the sunset and night views! - Check the weather forecast; clear skies offer the best views ☀️. If you're visiting Tokushima in Shikoku, Bizan Park is definitely worth a trip! Take the cable car, enjoy the scenery, and immerse yourself in Awa Dance culture—all in one go 📸✨

#cherryblossom2024 Crown of cherry blossoms One of the most popular places in Tokushima Prefecture to admire the cherry blossoms is Bidzan Park on the top of the mountain of the same name. How to get there The fastest and most convenient way to get to the park is by cable car. Walk 10 minutes from Tokushima Station to the building of the Ava-odori Kaikan Museum — the Bidzan cable car goes up the mountain from the top floor. It is interesting There are more than a thousand Yoshino cherry trees in the park on Mount Bidzan The cherry blossom viewing season usually lasts from the end of March to the beginning of April A thousand reasons to come Cherry blossoms in Bidzan Park look better than in large cities. The magnificent landscape with thousands of Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom attracts nature lovers not only from Shikoku Island, but also from all over Japan. The perfect picnic When it's hanami time, the Japanese like to have picnics under the cherry blossoms. From about the end of March to the beginning of April, when the trees are in bloom, people climb the cable car to Bidzan Park day and night and sit on blue blankets under the trees. Take an example from them — arrange a small cheerful holiday under the white and pink shade!

#Sign up for a hotel tester The Bizan Observatory Park in Tokushima City, Shikoku, Japan offers a panoramic view of the Tokushima City area. It can be reached by cable car or car. There are plenty of free parking spaces in the park, and there are also bird-watching trails in the park for a relaxing stroll.