Sightseeing and trips in Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto | ai Tripper travel portal site for Tokushima & Shikoku

【Popotei】Wooden Yusanbako Lunchbox Making Activity!

【Popotei】 Popotei is a shop that has a variety of "faces". We offer food/drinks, karaoke, crafting lessons, make displays/exhibits for other companies/groups, and more. What ties everything together is the desire to see everyone smiling, not just our customers, but everyone involved in the process. We hope to add a bit of glamour and fun to everyone's daily lives. 【Plan Details】 Yusanbako are small, three-tiered lunch boxes that are unique culture element of Tokushima. In the past, children would bring their yusanbako to the mountains or sea during special events such as Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day). These wooden boxes are used as bento lunch boxes, but the exterior also has beautiful art and craftsmanship. Paint a yusanbako and make your own original piece! ◇Price 10,000 Yen 【Additional Options!】 Beer: 600 Yen Karaoke (1 Song): 100 Yen ※ Customers must be of legal age to purchase beer. (20 & Older) ※ Pair together with the yusanbako making activity! ◇Days/Times Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Times: 10:00 - 22:00 Necessary Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes ~ 2 Hours ◇Age/Group Number Restrictions Minimum Number of Participants: 2 Age Restrictions: Age 5 & Older 【Business Details 】 Popotei ◇Address Uchinakasu-12-7, Ejiri, Kitajima Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Access By Car: Approx. 10 Minutes from Matsushige IC ◇Parking Available ◇TEL 10:00～：090-5712-1059 18:00～：088-698-7096 ◇Business Days/Hours & Closed Days Business Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Business Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 Closed Days: Thursdays ◇SNS Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/poppotei.keiko/ ◇Website https://www.poppotei.com/

Dried Fish Making & Tasting!

Try making dried-fish using delicious fish from Naruto ! For this activity we use mackerel and horse mackerel, which are comparatively easy to handle. These fresh fish are carefully selected from those raised in the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait. This activity is okay even for children who have never touched raw fish before! Our staff will carefully explain how to prepare the fish and be there to support you during the entire process. At Toyota Shoten, we take full advantage of our great location on the Oge Kainan Dori and spare no time or effort in making dried-fish by hand each day, utilizing our special techniques. Plenty of exposure to the sun and salty sea breeze of Naruto erases the fishy smell and aids in the formation of the umami ingredients glutamic acid and amino acid, resulting in a top-quality taste. While waiting for the fish to dry in the sun, enjoy tasting some of Toyota Shoten's prized dried-fish. The taste of dried-fish while gazing out at the Naruto Sea from the terrace and listening to the sounds of waves, is truly amazing. Take your hand-made dried fish home with you as a souvenir. This activity will certainly serve as an irreplaceable travel memory! [Age Restrictions] ・Those 3 & Older [Required Time] ・The required will depend on which part of the process you are interested in ending the activity at. *Filleting the Fish: Approximately 1 Hour *Filleting ~ Soaking in Salt Water and Hanging in Sun: Approximately 2 Hours (The fish needs to soak for approximately 1 hour.) *~Finished Drying in the Sun: 5 Hours (Drying in the sun takes approximately 3 hours.) Please choose a plan based on your schedule. *Please note that even if you end the activity in the middle of the process, the price will remain the same. Thank you for your understanding. *Please note that, while our staff are not fluent in English, we will do our best to accommodate guests from overseas. [Toyota Shoten] We want to share Naruto's delicious food with as many people as possible, and have more people know about Naruto. Our staff all work together to achieve this goal. Facebook: https://facebook.com/toyotashouten/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyotashouten/ Online Shop: http://www.toyota-web.com/

Delicious Flavors of Naruto Tour【Guided Tour】

Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture is famous for its lotus roots, Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, wakame seaweed, and many other delicious foods. During this tour you'll have the chance to harvest shiitake mushrooms with your own hands, eat a delicious lotus root meal, and enjoy high-class sweets to your heart's content. 【Sanko Farm: Shiitake Mushroom Harvesting】 Shiitake mushrooms grown with a fungus bed cultivation are safe and, most importantly, delicious! Enjoy harvesting shiitake mushrooms with your own hands and then tasting them afterwards. The owner will teach you how to choose the best mushrooms and the right way to cook them. Enjoy a taste of incredibly fresh shiitake mushrooms that can only be found here. 【Lunch: Renmaru Cafe】 Enjoy a lunch made using Naruto's specialty product lotus roots. 【French Monstar Setouchi Food Art】 French Monstar Setouchi Food Art has gained popularity as a cafe with incredible views. They offer sweets that are made using Tokushima ingredients such as Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes and wasanbon sugar as a base. Those who participate in this tour will receive a set of their specialty sweets! 【Yomomi Observation Deck】 From the observation deck you can gaze out at the beautiful views of the fishing rafts floating on the Uchinoumi Sea, the Naruto Strait, the Kii Channel, and Shodoshima Island. The name in Japanese "四方" means four points, referring to these four views. 【Minimum Number of Participants】 2 【Prices per Person】 For Groups of 2: 35,000 Yen For Groups of 3: 30,000 Yen

Visit the Otsuka Museum of Art

Otsuka Museum of Art: An art museum where visitors can encounter masterpieces from around the world Approximately 1,000 full-size ceramic boards reproducing Western masterpieces from 26 countries are on display. The Otsuka Museum of Art was established in March 1998 in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, the birthplace of the Otsuka Group, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its founding. More than 1,000 masterpieces representing Western art from 26 countries are reproduced in life-size on ceramic boards and exhibited. On a leisurely 4-km-long viewing route, visitors can experience the world of art museums from the comfort of their own home in Japan by viewing Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," Van Gogh's "Sunflowers," Picasso's "Guernica," and other masterpieces they have seen in art books and other publications all under one roof. ■Hours of Operation: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Admission tickets are available until 4:00 PM) ■Closed: Mondays (Or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) Closed on Consecutive Days in January Closed on Special Days in August 【On the Designated Day】 Please present your reservation confirmation (smartphone screen) from the list of reservations on the aiTripper My Page at the ticket booth next to the main entrance. You will then receive an admission ticket. (Tickets are available until 4:00 PM) You can enter only on the date indicated on the reservation confirmation. For entry on days other than those listed, you must purchase a new ticket at the ticket counter. ※Please present the reservation confirmation (smartphone screen) of the person who made the reservation. ※Tickets are one-time use. ≪About the Calendar... Light Blue Dates ・・・・ Days the Museum is Open Gray Dates ・・・・Closed Days ※Please select 9:30 AM for the reservation time. However, arriving at 9:30 AM is not required; please come to the museum at your preferred time before 4:00 PM. ※The museum is closed on Mondays, but if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open Monday and then closed the following day. ■Admission (All inclusive of Consumption Tax, etc.) General Admission: 3,300 yen University Students: 2,200 yen Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: 550 yen Students must present their student ID card at the ticket counter. University students are eligible for national, public, and private schools; independent administrative institutions; and educational corporations. ※Please be sure to check the official website of the Otsuka Museum of Art for information regarding advance ticket purchase, disabled persons, and groups of 20 or more people. ※Only the above day-of-performance tickets will be available for purchase on this website (aiTripper). 【On the day of your visit】 Please inquire at the ticket booth next to the main entrance of the Otsuka Museum of Art with the name of the representative who made the reservation. You will receive an admission ticket. (Tickets will be sold until 4:00 p.m.) ■Otsuka Museum of Art Official Website　　 https://www.o-museum.or.jp/ ※Please be sure to check the official website of the Otsuka Museum of Art for information on consecutive closures, special closures, restrictions on viewing, various services, and restaurant/café closures.

Tokoroten & Ponzu Sauce Making!

Try making tokoroten using natural tengusa seaweed taken from the Naruto Strait! Natural tokoroten has a smooth and tender texture, and tastes exceptionally delicious. Our staff will teach you how to make tokoroten, as well as some interesting trivia! While it's boiling, challenge yourself with the Tokoroten Quiz Tournament! It's a great way to have fun with friends and family. ♪ While the tokoroten is cooling, we will make ponzu sauce using citrus fruit juice, so you can enjoy the fragrance and umami of hand-made ponzu sauce. Once the tokoroten has hardened, it's time to use the tokoroten noodle maker. The jelly like feeling is a lot of fun! After it is finally finished, enjoy slurping some tokoroten while gazing out at the beautiful Naruto sea. Tokoroten made by yourself is truly the best! ♪ It is chock-full of dietary fibers and extremely healthy. Children are welcome to join in as well. *Please note that, while our staff are not fluent in English, we will do our best to accommodate guests from overseas. [Toyota Shoten] We want to share Naruto's delicious food with as many people as possible, and have more people know about Naruto. Our staff all work together to achieve this goal. Facebook: https://facebook.com/toyotashouten/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyotashouten/ Online Shop: http://www.toyota-web.com/

【Otaniyaki Togyo Kaikan (Umezatogama)】Otaniyaki Pottery Making!

【Otaniyaki Togyo Kaikan (Umezatogama)】 Try your hand at Otaniyaki Pottery, a traditional craft of Tokushima Prefecture! Company representative Yuuki Mori is a skilled craftsman who was the champion of the TV show "Pottery King Championship"! He strives to keep traditions alive while also pursing pieces with a modern sense that are user-friendly. Through these pottery making plans, the staff strive to support participant's so that they can make a piece they are proud of. 【Plan Details】 There are 2 types of activities to choose from. ・Pottery Sculpting ・Painting ★Pottery Sculpting★ Create your own original piece from scratch by the sculpting the clay. There are three types of sculpting methods depending on what you want to make: the ball shape, the string shape, and the board shape. ◇ Items You Can Make Plate, Large Sake Cup, Teacup, Chopstick Rest, Flower Vase, Tea Bowl, Decorative Ornament, Handprint Plate, etc. ※ We do not recommend extremely detailed work for beginners, but you may choose to make any kind of piece. ◇Price aiTripper Special Plan (Includes a Cute Chopstick Rest Gift!) Adult: 2,500 Yen Child: 1,950 Yen ※ The amount of clay uses for the child price is half that of the adult's. (This is more than enough for a child to participate in the activity.) ※ For those who want the same amount as the adult's price, please make your reservation requesting the adult's price. ◇Days/Times Times: 10:00 - 15:00 Necessary Time: Approx. 1 Hr. 30 Min. - 2 Hr. ◇Material Amount Estimate You will be given 1 kg of clay which can be used to make 1 item under this plan. ※ It is possible to make up to 2 sake cups and 5 chopstick rests, but for each item (within the 1 kg limit), an additional 1,100 Yen fee will be charged. ※The numbers are limited due to the work required prior to heating the clay, such as sculpting and glazing. We thank you for your understanding. ★Painting★ Using an already-made plate, you will draw a pattern with pencil and then trace over it with a water-repellent solution. This technique is called "kakinuki", where glaze isn't applied to the drawn lines. ◇Price Small Plate: 800 Yen ◇Age Restrictions This activity is suitable for all, regardless of age or gender. We do ask that children 6 and under are accompanied by their parent/guardian. (Please read all details in advance.) 《The Final Product》 The final product will take approximately 2 months to complete. Once it is finished you can come and pick it up (we will call), or we can send it to you (shipping and packaging fees are separate). 【Business Details 】 Otaniyaki Togyo Kaikan (Umezatogama) ◇Address Michinoue 30-1, Otani, Oasa-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Access By Car: Follow Tokushima Prefectural Road 12, In Front of Oasa Branch of Tokushima Taisho Bank By Train: 8 Min. Walk from JR Awa Otani Station By Foot: 2 Min. Walk from Daishimae Bus Stop, Naruto Oasa Line, Tokushima Bus ◇Parking Available ◇TEL 088-689-0048 ◇Business Days/Hours & Closed Days Business Days: Everyday Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 ◇SNS Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/Yuuki.Mori.umezatogama/ Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/umezatogama/ ◇Website https://umezatogama.com/

Tokushima Goshuin Stamp Journey! (Tokushima City Version ②)

Visit 3 different shrines in Tokushima City and receive their goshuin stamp! ※ Transportation will be by taxi. 【Omiwa Shrine】 The symbol of this shrine is a rabbit, and many rabbit statues and figures can be found on the shrine grounds. The shrine is also often decorated with seasonal items, such as Japanese-style umbrellas or wind chimes. The goshuin change monthly and can features rabbits, dragons, and more. 【Kokoroyoshi Shrine】 This shrine features monthly and other types of goshuin. There are always many different goshuin to choose from, so enjoy finding your favorite! 【Lunch: KIRA HOUSE】 Lunch is an "adult's kid meal" featuring karage, roast beef, fried shrimp, rice, and a salad. (1 Item/2 Types) 【Shisho Shrine】 This shrine retains many of its traditions. Some of the past goshuin have featured things such as beautifully drawn dragons. 【Points of Caution】 ※ For each shrine, a goshuin fee of up to 500 yen is included in this tour's price. ※ If the shrine priest/person in charge of goshuin is not available, a paper goshuin may be received in place of a goshuin directly written in the goshuincho. ※ If you are unable to receive a goshuin from one of the shrines, that portion of the fee will be refunded. ※ Any additional goshuin purchases not included in this tour's price (500 yen worth per shrine) must be purchased with your own money. ※ The pictures featured on this tour page are only an example. Many of the shrine's goshuin change monthly or seasonly. 【Tour Details】 Minimum Number of Participants: 3 Price (Per Person): 20,000 Yen

Explore Tokushima's Temple Town & Enjoy Traditional Sweets!【Guided Walking Tour】

Enjoy some of Tokushima's most representative sightseeing spots alongside some hidden gems in this walking tour. This half-day tour allows participants to experience Tokushima's shrines, traditional performing arts, an old town area, and historical sweets together with an English speaking guide. ♪ 【Bizan Tenjin Shrine】 After a short walk up a flight of stairs, one is greeted with brilliant red color that adorns the buildings of Tenjin Shrine. Dedicated to the God of Learning, Sugawara no Michizane, this shrine attracts many students hoping for some luck to pass their entrance exams. On the shrine grounds lies a cow statue known as the “Cow of Wisdom”. It’s said that the more you rub it, the more wisdom you will gain! In addition to being a shrine for learning, Tenjin Shrine is also known as a power spot for matchmaking! Near the western area of the shrine lies a large rock that is fondly known as “Himemiya-san” and it is said to be effective for match making, safe pregnancies, and for recovery from sickness. This shrine is also known for its beautiful goshuin shrine stamps that change monthly. Stamps featuring seasonal flowers, bamboo covered in snow, and more attract visitors from across the country eager to add to their goshuin collection. 【Awa Odori Kaikan: Shopping & Museum】 While waiting for the dance performance to start, peruse some uniquely Tokushima souvenirs at the shop “Aredeyo”. Aredeyo offers a wide array of souvenirs, such as local sweets and food products, indigo dyed scarves and shirts, traditional otaniyaki pottery, and more. Awa Odori Museum The museum on the 3rd floor teaches visitors about the history of the Awa Odori, with costumes, instruments, etc. on display. 【Awa Odori Dance Performance】 Enjoy watching a spectacular Awa Odori dance performance, a traditional performance art of Tokushima with over 400 years of history! The group will show visitors how the dance style has changed throughout the years, explain about the role of each instrument, and then finally give a mini lesson on the dancing basics. After this lesson, it’s time for the audience to join in on the fun! Don’t worry if you’re not good at dancing – as they say in Tokushima, “Those who dance are fools. Those who watch are fools. If both are fools, you may as well dance!” 【Tokushima Ramen Lunch】 Enjoy Tokushima's specialty "Tokushima Ramen" for lunch. 【Kinryosui Spring】 The beautifully clear waters of the Kinryosui Spring were once beloved by the lords of the Tokushima Domain in times past. Nowadays, residents of Tokushima still stop by to gather some of the delicious water. (Bring a water bottle and try some of the water for yourself!) 【Stroll Around Temple Town (Teramachi)】 Long ago, Hachisuka Iemasa, the domain leader, gathered various temples and shrines and brought them to this area, where they played an important role in the resident’s lives. Enjoy viewing the old shrines and temples that line the streets, and soak up the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. 【Wadanoya】 It’s said that long ago when the lord of the Tokushima domain completed the Tokushima Castle, a sweet called “Taki no Yaki Mochi” was served at the celebration. This sweet, made using the lord’s beloved Kinryosui Spring water, quickly became a hit. More than 400 years later, we can still enjoy the lord’s favorite treat at Wadanoya. In addition to Taki no Yaki Mochi, Wadanoya offers drinks made with Tokushima flavors, including Awa Bancha Tea, Sudachi citrus juice, yamamomo bayberry juice, and more. They also have seasonal items, such as shaved ice in the summer and zenzai (red bean soup with mochi) in the winter. The best part though? The view is absolutely gorgeous! This tiny café features a small waterfall with koi and seasonal flowers, and the traditional Japanese scenery makes it so easy to relax and enjoy some tea and sweets. 【Price per Person】 12,000 Yen 【Minimum Number of Participants】 2 【Meeting Place】 In Front of Tokushima Station 【Inquiries】 Air Travel Tokushima, Inc. TEL：088-600-8560 E-mail：aitripper@air-travel.jp

Sea Kayaking in Naruto! [2 Hour Course - Beginners Welcome]

This is a half-day plan that can be enjoyed by first-time kayakers. First, you will practice how to operate a kayak and then paddle out to the sea. An experienced guide will be there to assist you. The kayaks are highly stable, so you can enjoy kayaking even on rough seas. We will take you to the best locations among the Konaruto Strait, the Naruto Strait, or the Horikoshi Strait depending on the weather and sea conditions. At the Konaruto Strait, you will slowly move through the channel and circle around Takashima Island. At the Naruto Strait, you can feel the strong currents of the whirlpools! At the Horikoshi Strait, you can observe everything from gentle waves to raging torrents from a vantage point close to the sea. ★Number of Participants: 1-15 ★Meeting Place: The meeting place is subject to change depending on the weather and other conditions. (Uchinoumi Park or Aboshi Rest Area) Details will be provided after the reservation is made.

Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [T-shirt Dyeing + Factory Tour]

Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original T-shirt with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: T-shirt (1) Dye a T-shirt with real indigo. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed T-shirt after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada, Tokushima City, Tokushima, 779-3121

Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto

Model Courses

Half-day/1 Day Tours

A Tokushima Tour Designed by High School Students (Eastern Tokushima Edition)

A Tokushima Tour Designed by High School Students (Northern Tokushima Edition)

A Tokushima Tour Designed by High School Students (Kamikatsu Edition)

tonaru SETO: Naruto City’s New Tourism Hub

Multi-day Tours

Awa Odori 2 Day 1 Night Model Course!

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Activities

【Popotei】Wooden Yusanbako Lunchbox Making Activity!

Dried Fish Making & Tasting!

Delicious Flavors of Naruto Tour【Guided Tour】

Visit the Otsuka Museum of Art

Tokoroten & Ponzu Sauce Making!

【Otaniyaki Togyo Kaikan (Umezatogama)】Otaniyaki Pottery Making!

Tokushima Goshuin Stamp Journey! (Tokushima City Version ②)

Explore Tokushima's Temple Town & Enjoy Traditional Sweets!【Guided Walking Tour】

Sea Kayaking in Naruto! [2 Hour Course - Beginners Welcome]

Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [T-shirt Dyeing + Factory Tour]

Food

【Kashino Club】Kimono/Yukata Dressing & Photoshoot + Tea & Sweets!

【Hogoneko Cafe KATBOS】Cat Cafe + Cat Parfait Set

【California Table】Santa Cruz Lunch

【Kashino Club】Tour of Kashino Club & 24 Seasonal Cuisine

【Kashino Club】Make Japanese Soul Food Onigiri Rice Balls & Decorative Cutting Experience! +Tea Tasting

【Café novia novio】Lunch Course

【Renmaru Cafe】Lotus Root Gratin

【Bar Yohaku】Adult Hideaway Bar Plan : Fresh Sudachi Cocktail+ Assorted Cheeses + Cover Charge (2 hours)

【Café novia novio】Pasta Lunch

【California Table】Sonoma Lunch

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