Mt. Bizan

The large “Yoshino River” is the symbolic river of Tokushima City, prefectural capital of Tokushima Prefecture, and “Mt. Bizan” is the symbolic mountain of Tokushima City.

Fune no Okimi, a poet, whose work appears in the Manyoshu (8th century anthology of Japanese poetry), wrote about Mt. Bizan: “The boat paddling towards the distant eyebrow-shaped Awa mountain. Where the moorings for the boat will be is not known.”

Mt. Bizan earned its name as it resembles the shape of an eyebrow from all angles, and has been popular among citizens as the symbol of Tokushima City since the ancient period.

A variety of views of Mt. Bizan by season makes towns in Tokushima even more attractive: Mt. Bizan glows hazy behind cherry blossoms in spring; enhanced deep green under gigantic clouds in summer; displays beautiful broad-leaved trees under the blue sky in fall; shows its summit on bright days in winter.

Its peak is 291 meters above sea level, and offers a panorama of Asan Mountains, the Seto Inland Sea and mountains in Kishu on a clear day. Mt. Bizan is also known as the best night view spot in Shikoku.

Bizan Park at the peak of the mountain is equipped with various facilities. There are several routes to go to the peak, where panoramic views amaze you both in day time and night time, and citizens enjoy hiking there. Two driving routes via Route 192 and Route 438 to the peak are also available. The route most recommended is by the Bizan Ropeway. It takes approximately six minutes to the peak, providing a pleasant ride like walking in the sky, from Awa Odori Kaikan at the foot of the mountain.

“Mt. Bizan”, an oasis with nature with good accessibility from urban areas.

Please come to visit to Mt. Bizan, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Tokusima urban area from season to season and from dawn to dusk.

As time goes by and another season comes, the view from the mountain changes beautifully. In addition to the view, there are also many places to visit including events to make the most of Mt. Bizan, traditional sweets and tourist facilities to enjoy the mountain all year round from season to season. Find the most suitable way to enjoy Mt. Bizan.

Approximately six minutes’ journey from the 5th floor at Awa Odori Kaikan (Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station) to the summit of Mt. Bizan! You can enjoy the landscape of Tokushima City from the gondola lift going up slowly to the peak. Special time table for night time or events such as for the first sunrise is available.

Mt. Bizan Ropeway website

Free observatory rest house, etc. is available at Bizan Sancho Station of the ropeway. The view from the observatory is breathtaking. Forget about reality for a while and enjoy the panorama of the Yoshino River flowing to the sea, townscape of Tokushima, Onaruto Bridge, the distant Awaji Island and Wakayama. Just below the observatory, you can also see the playground in the greenery and gondola lifts passing by closely.

There is a fence on which lovers lock their padlock pledging their eternal love. Mt. Bizan is a popular place for dating, too. When you come to admire the view from Mt. Bizan with your boyfriend/girlfriend to who you want to pledge your eternal love, we recommend you to bring a padlock with you.

It is a monument of kaleidoscope with LED with a nickname of “Mayugekyo”. The height is 6 meters, the length and width of the top part is 3.6 meters and 3 meters respectively, and the pillar with the height of 2 meters supports the monument. It is one of the largest kaleidoscopes with LED in Japan. Through the one-meter diameter hole under the monument, you can look up at approximately 4,100 shining LED lights.

Tokushima City

Elevation: 277 meters