What region is Tokushima in?

What region is Tokushima in?

Shikoku
Tokushima Prefecture

What does Tokushima mean in Japanese?

Wiktionary. Tokushimanoun. a city in Japan.

What region is Hokkaido in?

Hokkaido

What is Shikoku Japan known for?

Shikoku is also famous for its 88-temple pilgrimage of temples. The pilgrimage was established by the ancient Buddhist priest Kūkai, a native of Shikoku. According to legend, the monk would still appear to pilgrims today. Most modern-day pilgrims travel by bus, rarely choosing the old-fashioned method of going by foot.

What is the population of Tokushima in Japan?

Tokushima Prefecture has a population of 728,633 (1 October 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,146 km 2 (1,601 sq mi ). Tokushima Prefecture borders Kagawa Prefecture to the north, Ehime Prefecture to the west, and Kōchi Prefecture to the southwest.

When was Tokushima Prefecture known as Awa Province?

Until the Meiji Restoration, Tokushima Prefecture was known as Awa Province. In ancient times, Tokushima City belonged to a region known as Myōdō-gun. In the first wave of government consolidation following the abolishment of the fiefdom system and construction of prefectures in 1871, it became known as Myodo Prefecture.

When did Tokushima City become part of Myodo Prefecture?

In ancient times, Tokushima City belonged to a region known as Myōdō-gun. In the first wave of government consolidation following the abolishment of the fiefdom system and construction of prefectures in 1871, it became known as Myodo Prefecture. At the time, it included the Awa region to the south and the Awaji Island regions as well.

Is there a train from Wakayama to Tokushima?

Tokushima Prefecture is served by nearby Tokushima Airport and is connected to the rest of Japan by a network of train and highway bus services. Ferries also operate from Wakayama.