Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県)

Iya Valley, Tokushima Prefecture


Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県) is a prefecture on the eastern tip of Shikoku in Japan. The prefecture covers 4,144.95 sq km and has a population of 825,000. Its capital is Tokushima City.

Main gate of Ryozen-ji Temple, Tokushima Prefecture


The boundaries of Tokushima Prefecture has changed a number of times since the abolishment of the fiefdom system of provinces. It was created out of Myodo Province in 1871 under the Meiji Restoration. At that time, it was known as Myodo Prefecture, and it included the Awa region, Awaji region and Awaji Island. In 1873, some parts of present-day Kagawa Prefecture was also added to it.

In 1875, the Sanuki region was separated from it, and added to Kagawa Prefecture. It was followed by Awaji Island, which was separated in 1876 and added to Hyogo Prefecture. In 1876, the Awa region was separated to form Kochi Prefecture. Finally in 1880, Myodo Prefecture was renamed Tokushima Prefecture.

The Naturo Whirlpool as seen from a boat, Tokushima Prefecture


Tokushima Prefecture is part of rural Japan, and agriculture forms the backbone of its economy. The prefecture is a major producer of vegetables which it sends to urban areas in Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto. Tokushima is particularly famous for its sweet potatoes, strawberries, and citrus fruits.

Planning your trip to Tokushima Prefecture

Tokushima City has a domestic airport that receives daily flights from Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo. Arriving here, you can take a bus to downtown Tokushima City. The journey takes about half an hour. The fare is ¥430.

You can also take a train from Okayama in Honshu to Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture. From there, you have to change trains to the JR Kotoku Line to reach Tokushima City.

Otodoro Falls, Tokushima Prefecture

Cities of Tokushima Prefecture

Tourist Attractions of Tokushima Prefecture

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