[2025 Tokushima Attraction] Travel Guide for Bizan Ropeway (Updated Jul)

The Tokushima Bizan Mountaintop Bus is located on the 5th floor of the Awa Dance Hall, and the round-trip ticket price is 1,030 yen. In the evening, walk slowly from Tokushima Station for about 15 minutes, and see the panoramic view of Tokushima on the top of the mountain. Enjoy the sun and the sky clouds gradually changing colors and enjoy the quiet scenery. There are traditional Awa Dance performances at the Awa Dance Hall. You can also go there early to watch the Awa Dance performance and then watch the sunset.

#0yentrip This time, I took the Bizan Ropeway to the summit of Mt. Bizan, the symbol of Tokushima City. Starting from the base station on the 5th floor of the Awaodori Kaikan, it takes about 6 minutes to reach the summit at an altitude of about 290m. Inside the gondola, an explanation about Mt. Bizan and the surrounding scenery is played, and you can enjoy the scenery along with gentle music.  From the summit, you can see Tokushima city, Yoshino River, and even Awaji Island and Kii Peninsula if the weather is good. The Bizan Ropeway is easily accessible from Tokushima city and is a recommended place to enjoy the spectacular view.

Hey everyone! Today, we're taking you to the most exciting dance sanctuary in Shikoku, Japan—the Awa Odori Kaikan (阿波おどり会館)! 🔥 This is the home of Awa Odori, one of Japan's three major Bon dances. Super exciting dance performances are held daily, and you can even join in! 💃🕺✨ ⸻ ⛱️ Must-See Highlights: 🎭 Awa Odori Performance —— Professional dancers perform Awa Odori here every day. The combination of drums, shamisen, flutes, and hand drums creates an electrifying atmosphere! 🔥 💃 Experience Awa Odori Yourself —— After the performance, the audience can join the dancers on stage and experience the joyful soul of Awa Odori! 💫 🏮 Traditional Costume Exhibition —— Learn about the history of Awa Odori and see the beautiful dancer costumes and headdresses! 👘🎋 🚠 Mount Bizan Ropeway —— Take the ropeway from the top floor of the Awa Odori Kaikan to Mount Bizan for a stunning view of Tokushima at night. Highly recommended! 🌃✨ ⸻ 📅 Itinerary Guide: ✔ Awa Odori Performance Times 🎭 —— 🕘 Daytime: 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 daily (closed on Wednesdays) 🌙 Evening: 20:00 daily (year-round) 🔥 The evening show is the most exciting and highly recommended! ✔ Tickets 🎟️ —— Adults 800 JPY, students 400 JPY. Experiencing Awa Odori is free, so dance your heart out! 💃 ✔ Best Time to Visit ⏰ —— August 12–15 is the Awa Odori Festival, the most lively time in all of Tokushima! 🎊 ⸻ 🍜 Food Guide: 🐟 Tokushima Sea Bream Rice —— A classic seafood rice bowl overflowing with fresh raw sea bream, warm rice, and a secret sauce. It melts in your mouth! 🤤 🍜 Tokushima Ramen —— The ramen here features a rich pork bone soy sauce broth, raw egg, and thick-cut pork. You won't be able to stop at just one bowl! 🔥 🍡 Awa Wagashi —— Try the local specialty "Awa Kintoki Sweet Potato" desserts. They're amazing with matcha! 🍵🍠 ⸻ 🏨 Accommodation Guide: 🏮 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokushima —— Just a 3-minute walk from the Awa Odori Kaikan, with spacious rooms and authentic Japanese cuisine for breakfast! 👍 🛏️ Japanese Inns around Awa Odori Kaikan —— If you want to experience Japanese hospitality, stay at a nearby onsen ryokan. Enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath before watching Awa Odori—perfect! ♨️ ⸻ 🚄 Transportation Guide: 🚆 From Osaka/Kobe → Take a highway bus directly to Tokushima Station (approx. 2.5 hrs), then a 5-minute walk to the Kaikan. 🚗 Recommended for Driving → Drive from Osaka across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge → Awaji Island → Tokushima. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the drive is very comfortable! 🚙 ⸻ 💗 Other Tips: ✔ Best Viewing Spots 🎭 —— We recommend sitting in the front row to get up close and personal with the performance and interact with the dancers! 🔥 ✔ Experiencing Awa Odori 💃 —— Don't be shy! Just follow the rhythm and move your arms and hips! 😆 Everyone who's tried it says, "I didn't want to leave the stage!" ✔ Coordinate with the Festival Dates 🎊 —— If you want to experience the most explosive Awa Odori Festival, be sure to come from August 12–15. The whole city will be dancing! 💃🕺 💡 If you love a vibrant and festive atmosphere, the Awa Odori Kaikan is definitely your No. 1 destination in Tokushima! 🔥 Come experience this feast for the senses and dance the night away! 💃🎶✨

The AWAGIN Meishan Cable Car connects the 5th floor of the Awa Odori Hall at the base station to the summit station of Meishan at an altitude of 290 meters. The cable car runs approximately every 15 minutes, offering views of Tokushima's seasonal natural beauty, such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, through the windows. From the observation deck at the summit station in Meishan Park, you can enjoy not only the beautiful night view but also, on clear days, see the Yoshino River, the Awa Mountain Range, Awaji Island, and even the Kii Peninsula.

#tourism The Bizan Ropeway is located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, and is a tourist facility used as a means of access to Mt. Bizan. Mt. Bizan is a mountain with an altitude of about 307 meters, and is one of the scenic spots that can be seen from the Naruto city area. The Bizan Ropeway is used by tourists and climbers as a means of transportation from the city area to the top of Mt. Bizan. From the gondola of the Bizan Ropeway, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Naruto Strait and the Onaruto Bridge. In particular, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the top of Mt. Bizan, and the beautiful scenery attracts many people. Mt. Bizan is also the 23rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and there is a Kannon Hall at the top of the mountain. The Bizan Ropeway is used as a very convenient means of transportation when sightseeing at Mt. Bizan. It is especially popular with climbers, the elderly, and people who are not confident in their physical strength, as it allows easy access to the top of the mountain. The ropeway ride itself can also be enjoyed as part of the sightseeing, making the trip to Mt. Bizan even more special. The Bizan Ropeway is one of Naruto City's tourist attractions and is popular with many people.