Awa, Japan
阿波市
Awa is a town of 34,713 people in Tokushima, Japan, founded in April 1, 2005.
Why visit Awa
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 102 places to eat, 43 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include ＪＡ徳島県 ＪＡ夢市場, 美郷ほたる館, 阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館 and Kawashima Park.
Weather in Awa
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About Awa
Awa (阿波市, Awa-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä́.β̞ä̀, ä̀.β̞ä́(.ɕì)]) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022, the city had an estimated population of 35,631 in 15432 households and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 191.11 square kilometres (73.79 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Awa, Tokushima (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Awa on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do14
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks19
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes102
おるがの食堂
Restaurant · Noodle, Japanese · 0.8 km
69-3, 阿波市
Mo-Tu,Th-Su 11:00-14:00,17:00-19:30; We off
中華そば やまさ
Restaurant · Ramen · 7.4 km
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-20:30
穂つま屋
Restaurant · Noodle, Japanese · 2.0 km
324-3, 阿波市
11:15-14:00,16:30-20:00
American Station
Restaurant · American, Pasta, Grill, Curry, Steak House, Burger · 9.2 km
Mo,We-Su 08:30-22:00; Tu off
台湾料理 松竹
Restaurant · Chinese, Taiwanese · 8.2 km
11:00-15:00,17:00-23:00
福福
Restaurant · Ramen · 5.9 km
Mo,Su 11:00-15:00; Tu off; We-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-19:00
90 more on the map.
History
As with all of Tokushima Prefecture, the area of Awa was part of ancient Awa Province. The Yoshino River valley was settled since at least the Kofun period, and archaeologists have found many kofun burial mounds. During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Tokushima Domain ruled by the Hachisuka clan from their seat at Tokushima Castle. Following the Meiji restoration, it was organized into villages within Awa District and Itano District, Tokushima with the creation of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889. The villages of Hisakatsu, Isawa and Hayashi were founded within Awa District on October 1, 1889. Hayashi was raised to town status on November 1, 1928, and Hisakatsu on November 3, 1951. Hayashi, Hisakatsu and Isawa merged to form the town of Awa on March 31, 1955. The city of Awa was established on April 1, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Awa, absorbing the town of Ichiba from Awa District, and the towns of Donari and Yoshino (from Itano District).
From the History section of Awa, Tokushima on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay43
Churches and places of worship56
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare26
Map of Awa
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Takamatsu Airport (TAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 km away.
- Wakimachi 13 km west, about 13 min by car
- Higashikagawa 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Ishii 15 km east, about 15 min by car
- Komatsushimachō 29 km east, about 29 min by car
- Takinomiya 37 km northwest, about 37 min by car
- Anan 39 km southeast, about 39 min by car
- Ikedachō 45 km west, about 45 min by car
- Tonoshō 44 km north, about 44 min by car
- Sakaidechō 49 km northwest, about 49 min by car
- Marugame 51 km northwest, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dochū-Kōtsu Prefectural Natural Park 土柱高越県立自然公園, ＋－ at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Awaichiba-exit, Takuwanbento1098, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yoshinocho Kakihara, Awa, Tokushima Prefecture 771-1401, Japan - panoramio, shugyoso, CC BY 3.0
- Kamojimacho Chiejima, Yoshinogawa, Tokushima Prefecture 776-0014, Japan - panoramio, shugyoso, CC BY 3.0
- Awayamakawastation-2009, Nesnad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Awa-Yamakawa sta 001, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kirihataji 04, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Onsenzan-anrakuji-main, ウランボルグ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hōrin-ji, Grounds of Temple 01, Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jūraku-ji, Main Hall 01, Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kumadani-ji, Main Hall 01, Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yoshinogawa City Kawasima Lower Secondary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Hospital Organization Tokushima Hospital, Waka77, Public domain
- Fujiizenji 03, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akanta Shrine, Awa, Tokushima, 岩佐 栄三, CC0
- Anrakuji 20191119 02, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kumadaniji hondou1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Hourinji 20250107 1b, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Kirihataji20210330 2, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huziidera12, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kawasimajo02, 投稿者が撮影, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zyurakuji honndou 01, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Yoshinogawa City Kamiura Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoshinogawa City Ushijima Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoshinogawa City Moriyama Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoshinogawa City Inohshikiji Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 吉野川市立知恵島小学校, ポンダ宮, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoshinogawa City Gakushima Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koasayama Park, Sorrysorry, Public domain
- Kawasimakouen20220527 1, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 阿波国式内社論社建布都神社(市場町香美), 歯河長瀞夫, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS066-E-8094 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-27205 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Ohenro-2010-DSC9468, 東京太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zorbing-injapan-shikoku, Nesnad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Yamase sta 001, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamasestationandplatform-2009, Nesnad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Yamase sta 002, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 雪が残る道, ShutetsuTrain, CC BY 4.0
- 徳島県立川島高等学校, ShutetsuTrain, CC BY 4.0
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