About The Port Of Tokushima
Tokushima sits on the eastern coast of Shikoku island, where the Yoshino River meets the sea and Mount Bizan rises over a compact, walkable city center. Long a center of indigo cultivation and dyeing, the city carries that legacy in local crafts and textiles still found in its shops and workshops. Its lively spirit is best known through the Awa Odori dance tradition, one of Japan's most celebrated folk performances, honored year-round at a dedicated museum and hall.
Just beyond the city, the Naruto Strait draws travelers for its dramatic tidal whirlpools, among the largest in the world, viewable from bridges and sightseeing boats. Mount Bizan offers a ropeway ascent with views over the city and Kii Channel. Compact and easy to navigate, Tokushima rewards those who pair a stroll through its historic streets with an excursion to the coast.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Tokushima.
Watch the Naruto Whirlpools
Board a sightseeing boat or walk the Uzu no Michi promenade beneath Onaruto Bridge to see the tidal whirlpools churn; time visits near peak tide for the strongest swirls, about 30 minutes from the pier.
Ride the Bizan Ropeway
A short cable car climbs Mount Bizan in about six minutes, opening onto sweeping views of the city, river delta, and Kii Channel—an easy way to grasp Tokushima's layout.
Learn Awa Odori Dance
Drop into the Awa Odori Kaikan to see live performances and even join a few basic steps, tracing the folk dance that defines the city's festival spirit year-round.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Tokushima
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 28 | $10,149 | ||
| Feb 25, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 14 | $5,499 | ||
| Mar 6, 2027 | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 23 | $4,936 | ||
| Mar 16, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 23 | $5,674 | ||
| Mar 17, 2027 | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 12 | $2,870 | ||
| Mar 17, 2027 | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 22 | $5,132 | ||
| Mar 20, 2027 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Jade | 12 | $4,108 | ||
| Mar 23, 2027 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Jade | 9 | $2,529 | ||
| Mar 27, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 12 | $2,877 | ||
| Mar 27, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 24 | $5,024 | ||
| Jul 28, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 19 | $3,564 | ||
| Aug 5, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 21 | $3,534 | ||
| Aug 5, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 11 | $2,107 | ||
| Sep 15, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 30 | $22,749 | ||
| Oct 4, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 11 | $13,049 | ||
| Jan 5, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 61 | $49,799 | ||
| Feb 21, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 14 | $11,549 | ||
| Mar 6, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 11 | $12,349 | ||
| Mar 31, 2028 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Jade | 9 | $2,249 | ||
| Apr 28, 2028 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 14 | $5,049 |
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