Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto

The Symbol of Tokushima City: Mt. Bizan

Mt. Bizan, at an elevation of 290 meters, is located just south of central Tokushima City. It is only a 10-minute walk from Tokushima Station, making it an easy spot to stop by when strolling through the city. You can enjoy the peaceful cityscape of Tokushima City during the daytime and the wonderful night view of the city at night. To reach the summit observatory, there is a hiking course that can be completed in about 30 minutes allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding nature, two driving routes from Route 192 and Route 438, and a cable car/ropeway from the Awa Odori Kaikan at the foot of the mountain.

Highlights

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Bizan Ropeway

From the 5th floor of Awa Odori Kaikan (Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station) to the top of Mt. Bizan takes about 6 minutes! You can enjoy the view of Tokushima City from the gondola as it slowly rises. (The ropeway operates every 15 minutes.) [Not Free]
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Summit Observatory

There is a free observation rest area and restaurant at the Summit Station. Beyond the peaceful scenery of the Yoshino River flowing into the sea and the cityscape of Tokushima, you can see the Onaruto Bridge and as far away as Awaji Island and Wakayama Prefecture.
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Bizan Park

The park is beautifully landscaped with a fan-shaped cascade of flowers, a flower and bird observation area, and a bird-watching trail, allowing visitors to enjoy nature no matter the season. The park is also the goal point of the Mt. Bizan hiking course.

Details

Summit View

The Yoshino River stretches from the center of Tokushima City to the left and right, and the mountains of the Asan Mountain Range, Seto Inland Sea, and Kishu Mountains can be seen in the distance. At night, visitors can enjoy a glittering view that differs from that of the daytime.

Flower and Bird Viewing Area

The approximately 12,000-square-meter square includes a lawn and a bird-watching garden path, and the 3,900 trees, both tall and short, provide a feeling of nature throughout the four seasons.

Hiking Trail

Passing through the torii gate of Tenjin Shrine next to the Awa Odori Kaikan, the trail starts with 400 stone steps! After passing the 100-meter marker and crossing under the ropeway, the view opens up and you can see Shiroyama and the Yoshino River beyond.

Night View

We recommend that you finish dinner early, watch the Awa Odori dance performance at the Awa Odori Kaikan, and then take the ropeway to enjoy the night view of Tokushima.