Culture Jurakuji C. Rio The seventh temple of the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage, Jurakuji, is also known as the Temple of Ten Pleasures. This refers to...
The Heart of Shikoku Kieron Bissett A visit to Iya Valley in the centre of Shikoku is a must for anyone wanting to get off the beaten track. You will need a car,...
Activities Iya Fureai Park Mandy Bartok Iya Fureai Park offers picnic facilities, campsites and a unique monorail in the gorgeous scenery of the Nishi Iya Valley.
Naruto Uzushio Cruising Naoko Takeuchi Naruto Uzushio Cruising: Watch the famous Naruto whirlpools from a ship.
Culture Tokushima LED Art Festival Agustín Martín Morales Art Festival held in Tokushima at the end of April, LED lights combines with the city to create a new concept
Culture Kirihataji C. Rio Temple ten in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Cut Cloth Temple.
Culture Fujiidera C. Rio Temple eleven in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Wisteria Temple.
Culture Kokubunji - Tokushima City C. Rio Temple fifteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Official State Temple.
Culture Idoji C. Rio Temple seventeen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Well Temple
Culture Byodoji C. Rio Temple twenty two in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Equality.
Culture Gokurakuji C. Rio Located about 1.3 km to the east of Ryozenji (temple #1), Gokurakuji is the second of the 88 temple Ohenro pilgrimage. Founde...
Culture Jizoji C. Rio The fifth temple of the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage, is also known as the Earthbearer's Temple. Kōbō Daishi founded the temple ...
Culture Immortal Shikoku Henro Arlene Bastion The Shikoku Henro continues to pull pilgrims in with its appealing message of universal peace, long lasting history and tradi...
Culture Ryozenji C. Rio My experience at Ryozenji temple was over-whelmingIy under-whelming. I arrived on a cold mid-November afternoon with the the ...
Culture Awa Odori David Cooper Awa Odori is the name of Tokushima's very own street dancing festival, a joyful spectacle and a must-see for visitors to this...