Transportation in Tokushima

We have a railway system (JR Shikoku) and local/express bus systems in Tokushima.

Railway: JR Shikoku: Koutoku Line, Mugi Line, Tokushima Line
Local Bus: Inbound Local Bus Service: Tokushima Bus, Tokushima City Bus, Naruto City Bus, Komatsushima City Bus
Outbound Express Bus Service: Tokushima Bus, Shikoku Transportation (Shikoku-Kotsu), JR Shikoku Bus

About JR Shikoku

At JR Tokushima Station, you can get on a train on Koutoku Line, Mugi Line and Tokushima Line Koutoku Line (From JR Tokushima St. to the North: Takamatsu Station)

• Mugi Line: From JR Tokushima St. to the South: Mugi Station
• Tokushima Line: From JR Tokushima St. to the West: Awa-ikeda Station

About Local/Express Bus Systems

• Inbound Local Bus Services
  • Tokushima Bus, Tokushima City Bus, Naruto City Bus and Komatsushima City Bus are available for inbound transportation in Tokushima.
  • Access to the bus services are available at the bus terminal in front of the JR Tokushima Station.
• Outbound Express Bus Services
  • For outbound trip from Tokushima, Tokushima Bus, Shikoku Transportation (Shikoku-Kotsu), JR Shikoku Bus provide express bus services.
  • You can get on all of the express buses (to Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo) at the bus terminal in front of the JR Tokushima Station.

Automobile and Motorcycle

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In order to drive in Japan, you must have either a Japanese driving licence, or an International Driving Licence as defined by the Geneva Convention.

Please see the guidance booklet for details.

Riding a Bicycle in Tokushima

Bicycle Theft Prevention Registration

To ride a bicycle, Bicycle Crime-Prevention Registration is required by the law. The objective of this system is to alleviate such problems in everyday life such as frequent bicycle theft and the obstruction of stolen bicycles that are left near the station. When you purchase a bicycle, registration can be completed at the retail shop.

Registration Procedure
・ Fill out an application form at a bicycle shop.
・ Pay the registration fee (600 yen).
・ Put the sticker on your bicycle.

• You also need to do the same registration for the bicycle you got from your friend.
• You can do the registration at the bicycle nearby or at the nearest police station.
• If you use an unregistered bicycle, you may be arrested.

Bicycle Parking (around the JR Tokushima Station)

Bicycle Parking is allowed only in the designated areas around the JR Tokushima Station. You need to pay the starage and handling fee in order to reclaim your bicycle.