This map provides an introduction to recommended sightseeing spots in Komatsushima. When visiting Tokushima, why not take a trip to Komatsushima to enjoy its attractions?
① komatsushima Station Park
The park’s sites include Steam Locomotive Square where a steam engine is on display and Tanuki Square featuring the world’s largest bronze statutee of a raccoon.
② Mt. Hinomine
Approximately 192 m above sea level, the observation platform in the square at the summit is a popular place where on a clear day you can see across the sea to Wakayama Prefecture.
③ Statue of Yoshitsune on horseback
Here on Mt. Hatayama, where the famed knight Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have visited, is a 6.7 m statue of Minamoto no Yoshitsune on horseback, the tallest in Japan.
④ Yoshitsune Dream Road
The famed knight Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have travelled this road more than 800 years ago. This partly hilly road is 10 km in length.
⑤ Onzanji Temple
This is no. 18 of the 88 sacred pilgrimage spots (power spots) in the Shikoku region.
⑥ JA Higashi Tokushima Aisai Hiroba
At this indoor market you can buy produce, mainly fresh local fruits and vegetables, directly from the producers. Also available are bread, udon, seafood, meat, and other products.
⑦ Tatsueji Temple
This is no. 19 of the 88 sacred pilgrimage spots (power spots) in the Shikoku region.
⑧ Shiokaze Park
Shiokaze Park was completed in spring 2000. It includes a marine monument, a playground patterned after an airplane, and a skateboard park.
⑨ Komatsushima Minato Matsuri
This festival is the biggest annual event in Komatsushima, with attractions that include Awa Odori dancing and a fireworks show. The fireworks show includes about 2000 fireworks of various types, created by Komatsushima’s own fireworks artisans. (The festival is held in July.)
⑩ Komatsushima Keirin
This bicycle racetrack is located near the ocean. It’s also popular for its mascot, Pon-Star.
Access
By JR
Tokushima Station–Minami-Komatsushima Station: approx. 25 min.
Takamatsu Station– Minami-Komatsushima Station: approx. 2 hrs.
Kochi Station– Minami-Komatsushima Station: approx. 3 hrs., 30 min.
Matsuyama Station– Minami-Komatsushima Station: approx. 4 hrs., 30 min.
By air
Tokyo (Haneda Airport)–Tokushima Awaodori Airport: approx. 1 hr., 10 min.
Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport)– Tokushima Awaodori Airport: approx. 1 hr., 40 min.
(Komatsushima is approx. 50 min. by bus from Tokushima Awaodori Airport and approx. 25 min. by JR or bus from JR Tokushima Station.)
By express bus
Tokyo–Tokushima: approx. 9 hrs.
Kansai International Airport– Tokushima: approx. 2 hrs., 50 min.
Osaka– Tokushima: approx. 2 hrs., 30 min. Matsuyama– Tokushima: approx. 3 hrs.
Kobe– Tokushima: approx. 1 hr., 50 min. Takamatsu– Tokushima: approx. 1 hr., 30 min.
(Komatsushima is approx. 25 min. by JR or bus from JR Tokushima Station.)
By car
Takamatsu Chuo Interchange–Tokushima Interchange (Takamatsu Expressway)/downtown Tokushima: approx. 1 hr.
Matsuyama Interchange–Tokushima Interchange (Takamatsu Expressway)/downtown Tokushima: approx. 3 hrs.
Kochi Interchange–Tokushima Interchange (Takamatsu Expressway)/downtown Tokushima: approx. 2 hrs., 30 min.
Kobe-Nishi Interchange–Tokushima Interchange (Takamatsu Expressway)/downtown Tokushima: approx. 1 hr., 30 min.
(Komatsushima is approx. 25 min. by car from Tokushima Interchange.)