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Awa

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Awa

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Awa

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Awa

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Awa

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Awa is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 阿波市 Population: 35.1 thous. (2019)Area: 73.79 mi²Coordinates: 34°4'44"N, 134°14'17"E

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Awa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kirihata-ji, Hōrin-ji, Chuan dao cheng, Mima.

4.3 miNE
Temple
Kirihata-ji
109 min walk • Kirihata-ji is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 10 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Senjū Kannon. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi, who carved the image. The five-bay, two-storey Daitō of 1618 has been designated an Important Cultural Property.
5.8 miE
Temple
Hōrin-ji
147 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 9 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Parinirvana Shaka Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi, who carved the image.
4.8 miE
Museum
Chuan dao cheng, Yoshinogawa
122 min walk • Kawashima Castle is a castle in Japan. It is one of the nine castles in Awa. Located in Kawashima, Kawashima-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is a designated historical site of Yoshinogawa City.
4.6 miW
City
Mima
118 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Mima is the Oboke Gorge, a breathtaking river valley that is famous for its rugged cliffs and emerald waters. Visitors can take a leisurely boat ride along the river, marveling at the stunning rock formations and dense forests that...