Tokushima Airport to Tokushima Station

Airport, Tokushima Station and city attractions map

The airport is located northeast of central Tokushima City, on the coast of Matsushige Town. When going to Tokushima Station, go southwest and cross the Yoshino River and Yoshino River to enter the city.

The route to Naruto is different from the route to Tokushima Station because it goes north from the airport.

This is a conceptual diagram of the travel route displayed on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) background map. Dotted lines and arrows are directions of movement and are not actual roads or walking paths. The hall and the ropeway mountain bottom station are in the same building. The map pin is a reference location for the facility and drop-off area. Please follow the signs and driver directions for on-site stopping points.

• 1. Tokushima Awaodori Airport
• 2. Tokushima Station
• 3. Awa Odori Kaikan
• 4. Bizan Ropeway
• 5. Tokushima Central Park

Airport bus, taxi, hire car, what should I take to the accommodation?

Bus and taxi times are the time after boarding the vehicle. Please set aside separate times for the time from landing, through immigration, baggage collection, and customs, to arriving at the boarding area, waiting for the car, and walking to the accommodation. Hire car pickup, contract, and store pickup are also not included in the driving time.

Bus fares and timetables Tokushima Bus Official Information, 250 yen section in the city City route information, the load condition is Airport bus FAQis the standard. Taxi costs about 5,000 yen. Example of fares to the airport stationand it is not a fixed price for accommodation. Checked on 2026-10-04.

Take the airport bus to Tokushima Station from the arrival lobby

1. Go out to the arrival lobby on the 1st floor. Complete immigration, baggage collection, and customs. There is no need to go up to the departure level to catch the bus.
2. Purchase a ticket or prepare a payment method at the ‘リムジンバス券売機’ inside the airport. A ticket vending machine is indicated on the official map on the first floor. The vending machine supports transport IC card and QR payments. If you haven't purchased a ticket in advance, you can pay with cash, card contactless payment, or transport IC card when you get off the bus.
3. Go to platform 1 outside the first floor. Check ‘リムジンバス’ and the destination ‘Tokushima Station’. The UZS BUS on No. 1 is different from the one heading to the city as it goes towards Naruto and Awaji. Number 2 next to it is the route bus stop.
4. Take the Tokushima Bus airport limousine bus. Seat reservations are not accepted, and if all seats are full, you must take the next service or take a taxi. Check with the driver first if you have large luggage, and do not put power banks in the trunk.
5. Get off in front of Tokushima Station. Buses departing from the airport enter the city in the following order: In front of Tokushima University → Central Park and Court North (中央公園・裁判所北) → In front of Tokushima Station. You can only get off at intermediate stops. If your accommodation is near a station, ride to the last stop, pack your bags, and head out to the pedestrian path.

Adult (middle school student or older) one-way fare is 800 yen, child fare is 400 yen. You cannot take the train directly from the airport. To use the train, you must first go to the station by bus or taxi. Airport official payment/reservation information ↗ · Operator route/timetable ↗ · Map of bus stops 1 and 2 ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

Airport bus luggage standards are within 10kg of total weight, 0.3㎥ of volume, and 1m of length. If you have a large suitcase or multiple pieces of luggage, please contact Tokushima Bus at +81-88-622-1811 and inform them of the size and weight. Luggage/power bank official FAQ ↗ Tokushima Bus +81-88-622-1811 Please confirm the size and weight in · Official luggage/power bank FAQ ↗

Go to the accommodation in front of Tokushima Station

The final stop is the station-front rotary on the south side of JR station. The official station map shows the bus drop-off area on the west side of the plaza in front of the station entrance. After getting off according to the driver's instructions, locate yourself based on the station building.

For actual stopping areas, on-site guidance takes precedence, and you should not look for the airport-bound bus stop No. 15, which you use on your return, as your arrival and drop-off location.

The station building and JR Hotel Clement are to the north, the Amico commercial facility is to the west of the plaza, and the Daiwa Roynet Hotel is to the east. For hotels on the south side of the station, find directions using the accommodation name and address on the pedestrian path outside the roundabout rather than entering through the station entrance.

Each hotel has a different entrance, so don’t walk in the same direction just looking at the description ‘Around Tokushima Station’.

View official station front boarding and alighting map ↗

How to get to Awa Odori Kaikan from Tokushima Station

Awa Odori Kaikan · 阿波おどり会館

If walking: In front of the station → Shinmachibashi → Hall entrance

From the square south of the station, walk southwest with Shinmachi Bridge · 新町橋 as your destination. After crossing the Shinmachi River, follow the road leading towards Mt. Bizan to the front entrance of the hall.

Official tourist information is about a 10-minute walk from the station. Please consider the additional time required to exit the bus from the bus stop to the pedestrian path and wait at the signal. If you have large luggage, it is best to leave it at your accommodation and then go sightseeing.

If you want to reduce the amount of walking: No. 3 → To the left of the Southern Loop Line

From platform 3 in front of the station, take the city consignment route Southern Loop Line operated by Tokushima Bus to the left (南部循環線・左回り), route number 33. Get off in front of the ropeway next to Shinmachi.

According to the official timetable, the ride takes approximately 2 minutes, costs 250 yen for adults, and is available without reservation. After getting off, follow the walking map to the entrance of the hall building. This stop is not the ropeway platform itself.

The revised timetable on April 1, 2026 shows departures from the station from 09:10 to 18:10 on both weekdays and weekends. There will be time waiting for the bus and walking from the stop to the hall, so if there is no bus to catch right away, walking may be faster. You should not assume that you can use this route for arriving at the station late at night.

The latest left and right timetable for the Southern Loop Line ↗ · Platform 3 in front of the station ↗ · Hall official 10-minute walk guide ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

Stop in front of the ropeway → Hall walking map ↗

The Bizan Ropeway is located on the 5th floor of the building.

Bizan Ropeway · 眉山ロープウエイ (facility sign: あわぎん眉山ロープウエイ)

The boarding area at the bottom of the mountain is the 5th floor of Awa Odori Kaikan. Take the airport bus to the station, go to the hall, and follow the ropeway directions on the 5th floor inside the building. From Tokushima Station, walk to Awa Odori Kaikan, not to the ropeway summit station.

The ropeway takes about 6 minutes from the lower station to the summit of Mt. Bizan (眉山). The basic operating hours are 09:00 to 21:00 from April to October and 09:00 to 17:30 from November to March, but there may be service suspensions and time changes. If you arrive late, leave your luggage at your accommodation and check whether the ropeway is running that day. Information on the official operation of the hall and ropeway ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

For Tokushima Central Park, choose Washinomon as your destination.

Tokushima Central Park · 徳島中央公園
Washi-no-mon Gate · 鷲の門

The official guide from the station to the park is about a 10-minute walk. The park also spreads across the railway tracks to the northeast of the station, so the entry point may vary just by listing the name of the larger park.

If this is your first time, choose Washinomon in the southeast as your destination. From the plaza south of the station, exit onto the southern main road (National Route 192/318) pedestrian path, walk east to arrive at the plaza in front of Washinomon, and pass through the gate into the park.

“Central Park/Central Court North” in the middle of the airport bus and “Central Park/Washinomon Front” on the airport bus in the opposite direction have different markings. If you leave your luggage at the accommodation first, the route you take after getting to the station is easy to understand. If you plan to get off midway, check with the driver for the stop and direction to Washinomon.

Tokushima Station → Washinomon Walking Directions ↗ · Tokushima City official park and entry point information ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

Taxis and reserved vehicles go to the entrance of the accommodation.

1. From the arrival lobby on the 1st floor, go to the official taxi stand outside the airport. The official layout shows a taxi rank next to bus stop number 1. The boarding points for reservation/app-dispatched vehicles are indicated separately.
2. Show your accommodation name and Japanese address and confirm your destination and payment method. The official airport example is about 5,000 yen/30 minutes to Tokushima Station, per vehicle. It varies depending on the accommodation location, vehicle type, and traffic congestion.
3. If you have made a reservation, check the vehicle and reservation information at the pickup point designated by the company and then board. Please convey the arrival flight number, date, number of people, number of bags, and accommodation address in advance, and also receive waiting, contact, and cancellation conditions in case of flight delay.

The airport recommends advance reservations as there is often a shortage of waiting taxis. You can check the contact information for airport rental companies, such as Naruto Daiichi Taxi +81-88-685-5555 and Tokushima First Transportation Naruto Sales Office +81-88-685-7777, in the official list. Uber Taxi is also available at the airport, but does not guarantee a vehicle will be available upon request. +81-88-685-5555 · +81-88-685-7777

Current information from Tokushima First Transportation is 20% surcharge from 22:00 to 05:00 the next day It is. Ask the company whether surcharges, toll road tolls, and dispatch-related costs are included in the reservation quote. The same flat rate or toll is not applied to all taxis bound for the city. Examples of airport official companies, bus stops, and fees ↗ · Jeil Transportation fares and surcharges ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

When renting a car, distinguish between the airport counter and the actual pickup store.

The hire car counter (レンタカーカウンター) is marked on the map on the first floor of the airport. After arrival, go to the counter of the company where you made the reservation, present your reservation information and driving qualification documents, follow the company's instructions to the store, and complete the contract and vehicle confirmation. Not all companies provide cars right in front of the terminal.

For example, Sky Rent-a-Car works at the airport counter → about 4 minutes by shuttle car → pick-up at the airport store. If the rental counter is unstaffed, please call +81-88-699-3977. Please note that the branch is open from 09:00 to 19:00 and cannot accommodate flights arriving at the airport after 18:40. +81-88-699-3977

Do not apply these terms to other companies, but check the reservation company's acceptance deadline and delayed response.

When you start driving, set the navigation destination to your hotel car park. The section from the airport to city centre Tokushima in the southwest is planned to last approximately 30 minutes, but contract and pick-up times and congestion are separate.

If you are only planning to do a walking tour in the city, compare the parking and return costs, and consider renting a car when exploring various places outside the city together.

Airport hire car company/reservation contact information ↗ · Sky Rent-a-Car acquisition and sales conditions ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

During the Awa Odori Festival, the last section in front of the accommodation may change.

The 2026 Summer Festival has ended. Traffic restrictions, stop changes, and extra airport bus services for the next festival have not yet been confirmed. For normal travel routes, follow the guidance above, but if travelling for a festival, check the year's notice to see if the stops in front of the station and the road to the accommodation are maintained.

The detour route for the previous festival is not guided by the current bus route.

The official timetable for the Southern Loop Line states that it will run on weekends and public holidays from August 12th to 15th, but this alone does not confirm the control or temporary service of future festivals. Awa Odori Festival Schedule/Official Source → · Tokushima Bus Latest Change Notice ↗ Awa Odori Festival Schedule/Official Source → · Notice of latest changes to Tokushima Bus ↗

Naruto: a different route from Tokushima city centre

Naruto Station · 鳴門駅 / Naruto Park · 鳴門公園

Naruto Station: Check the destination via Naruto Station on the Naruto Line at Airport Platform 2. The airport → Naruto Station transfer is listed in the major stop timetable revised on October 1, 2026. Use the weekday or weekend timetable as appropriate, and exclude bus services with no departure shown for the airport.

There is no need to go back to Tokushima Station when going to the station.

The UZS Bus from platform 1 also runs directly to Naruto Station. It costs 800 yen for adults, takes about 15 minutes, and is a demonstration operation that started on July 20, 2026. Bus services marked ‘Reservation’ must be reserved by 23:59 three days in advance to operate, and reservation conditions for regular bus services also vary by date and peak season.

The route and payment time are different from the No. 1 bus to Tokushima Station, so check the destination in front of the car.

Naruto Park: From Airport No. 2, take the Naruto Line bound for Naruto Park (鳴門公園) via the airport. You should not think of the trip to Naruto Station or the University of Education/Uchinoumi as a direct trip to the park. UZS BUS stops at Naruto Station, resorts, art museums, etc., but Naruto Park is not on the list of stops.

Whirlpool tourist facility: Naruto Station, Naruto Park, and sightseeing boat dock are each different destinations. The map on this page covers movement within Tokushima city, so it does not provide guidance on how to get off at each attraction and then walk or transfer to a bus. Check the official access information for the facility you have booked for for the exact stop/wharf and return route.

Naruto Line’s latest weekday and weekend tickets ↗ · UZS BUS fares, reservations, operating conditions ↗ · Airport UZS BUS stop 1 information ↗ (2026-10-04 Confirm)

Official purchase and reservation information for this route

For airport buses, you buy tickets on site or pay when you get off. For taxis, notify the arrival flight and destination through the official company contact information, and for hire cars, check the delivery deadline for each company before making a reservation. The link below is the airport's official purchase and reservation information.

Travelling from Tokushima Airport to the city, frequently asked questions