With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Tokushima, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Awa Odori Kaikan, Komatsu Beach and Tokushima Castle. Situated 35 miles away, Aki is another popular choice. If you visit, make sure you check out Aki Museum of Japanese Calligraphy, Nora Clock and Yataro Iwasaki Birthplace.