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Tokushima Prefecture is the only prefecture in Japan that does not have trains that operate by electricity. All trains are diesel-powered via fuel, but there is a very unique mode of transportation here. This is the world`s first Dual-mode vehicle (DMV), which can be used on both roads and railway tracks. Here is a model course in southern Tokushima Prefecture where you can experience a ride in a DMV, try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and perhaps stay at an inn.
Highlights from the Organizer
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Go to GOGO SUP&CAFE to experience SUP
At the Awashima Beach in Anan City, about 40 minutes by car from Tokushima City, you can try SUP, a sport where one stands on a board and paddles forward with a single paddle. The board is thick and long enough to provide a sense of stability, making it easy to use for either children and adults, regardless of one`s experience.
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Enjoy a ride in a DMV (Dual Mode Vehicle)
In 2021, the Asa Coastal Railway became the first in the world to begin commercial operation of the DMV, which operates between Awa Kainan Bunka Mura in Tokushima Prefecture and Umi no Eki Toromu in Kochi Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy a trip by train and bus trip along sightseeing spots in this area of Shikoku.
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Stay at Pension Shishikui
The inn is dedicated to providing travelers with comfortable accommodations and all guest rooms have ocean views and overlook the blue expanse of the sea. While here you can feel the charm of Shishikui, a small town in the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture.
Itinerary
Day 1
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11:00
Experience SUP at GOGO SUP&CAFE!
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14:00
Take a Ride in a "DMV"!
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16:00
Relax at Pension Shishikui!
Course Details
Day 1 11:00
Experience SUP at GOGO SUP&CAFE!
All you need to enjoy SUP is a swimsuit and a towel! The gentle waves of the Awashima Coast in Anan, southern Tokushima, make the ocean friendly for first-time challengers. There are courses to enjoy sunrise and sunset, as well as yoga courses.
Day 1 14:00
Take a Ride in a "DMV"!
A DMV (Dual Mode Vehicle) is a vehicle that uses roads and railway tracks and the highlight when riding one is when the vehicle changes modes. Asa Coastal Railway is the first company in the world to operate a DMV as a commercial operation.
Day 1 16:00
Relax at Pension Shishikui!
All rooms in the main building of this inn have ocean views and all cottages on the premises are handmade log houses by the owner. Please spend a relaxing time here while enjoying the spectacular view of the ocean. Meals prepared with local ingredients and the popular homemade cheesecakes and bread are delicious.
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