Things to Do in Mima (美馬市), Tokushima: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Mima (美馬市) in Tokushima Prefecture (Shikoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site, Kōtsu Zan (4.5 km), Okunono Yama (6.8 km) and served by Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) via the regional hub at Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station. Set at 45 m elevation (34.0500°N, 134.1667°E), Mima offers travelers a base for sampling regional Tokushima ramen (rich pork-soy broth topped with amakara (甘辛) sweet-savory pork belly & raw egg), Sudachi citrus with grilled fish, Awa Odori free-range chicken cuisine and exploring neighboring Awa (阿波市) (13.2 km), Tsurugi (つるぎ町) (14.3 km), Kamiyama (神山町) (17.7 km), Yoshinogawa (吉野川市) (18 km).

Mima is located in north-central Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Almost the entire area of Tokushima Prefecture and the mainland of Kagawa Prefecture is within a 50 kilometer radius of the city. As with all of Tokushima Prefecture, the area of Mima was part of ancient Awa Province. 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. The economy of Mima is primarily agricultural. Within Tokushima Prefecture, Mima (美馬市) serves as a city in Tokushima Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 2005-03-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Giant tidal Naruto Whirlpools (Naruto), remote vine bridges and misty gorges of the Iya Valley (Miyoshi), Awa Odori Kaikan dance hall, and temples #1–#23 of the 88-Temple Shikoku Pilgrimage.

What to See & Do in Mima (美馬市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Mima (美馬市) from Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) at 45 m elevation (34.0500°N, 134.1667°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Mima):

• Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site — local sightseeing landmark near Mima (美馬市).
• Kōtsu Zan (4.5 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Mima (美馬市).
• Okunono Yama (6.8 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Mima (美馬市).
• Ōtaki Yama (8.9 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Mima (美馬市).
• Tomouchi Yama (9.6 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Mima (美馬市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Mima: Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) (connecting to Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Mima

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Mima (美馬市) and Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tokushima Prefecture and Shikoku:

• Awa (阿波市) — 13.2 km from Mima (Tokushima Prefecture)
• Tsurugi (つるぎ町) — 14.3 km from Mima (Tokushima Prefecture)
• Kamiyama (神山町) — 17.7 km from Mima (Tokushima Prefecture)
• Yoshinogawa (吉野川市) — 18 km from Mima (Tokushima Prefecture)
• Miki (三木町) — 20.7 km from Mima (Kagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Mima & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Mima (美馬市) via Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km): 2h 30m by highway bus from Osaka/Kobe across the Akashi Kaikyo & Naruto bridges, or via Okayama + JR Uzushio Limited Express. From Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) to reach central Mima (34.0500°N, 134.1667°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tokushima with Mima (美馬市) and neighboring Awa, Tsurugi, Kamiyama. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Mima, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Mima and continuing toward Awa can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Mima: While Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) anchors public transit for Mima, picking up a rental car at Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station makes it easy to link Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site and Kōtsu Zan (4.5 km) with nearby Awa (阿波市) (13.2 km), Tsurugi (つるぎ町) (14.3 km), Kamiyama (神山町) (17.7 km), Yoshinogawa (吉野川市) (18 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Mima (美馬市) & Tokushima

Dining near Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) and across Mima (美馬市) highlights the regional food culture of Tokushima Prefecture and Shikoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Mima:

• Local specialty & terroir of Mima (美馬市): nashi pear orchards and seasonal fruit farming alongside table grape vineyards, winemaking, and orchard farming.
• Tokushima ramen (rich pork-soy broth topped with amakara (甘辛) sweet-savory pork belly & raw egg) — regional specialty enjoyed across Mima (美馬市) and Tokushima Prefecture.
• Sudachi citrus with grilled fish — regional specialty enjoyed across Mima (美馬市) and Tokushima Prefecture.
• Awa Odori free-range chicken — regional specialty enjoyed across Mima (美馬市) and Tokushima Prefecture.
• Iya soba & dekomawashi (skewered potatoes/tofu in miso) — regional specialty enjoyed across Mima (美馬市) and Tokushima Prefecture.

If you are dining in Mima (美馬市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km).

Where to Stay in Mima (美馬市)

Visitors staying overnight in Mima (美馬市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tokushima (Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station) or neighboring Awa, Tsurugi, Kamiyama for quick train access into Mima. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Mima & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Mima (美馬市, 45 m elevation at 34.0500°N, 134.1667°E): August 12–15 for the electrifying Awa Odori dance festival; spring and autumn high tides for largest Naruto whirlpools and Iya Valley vine bridges.

Wider sightseeing across Tokushima Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site in Mima (美馬市) includes: Giant tidal Naruto Whirlpools (Naruto), remote vine bridges and misty gorges of the Iya Valley (Miyoshi), Awa Odori Kaikan dance hall, and temples #1–#23 of the 88-Temple Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Practical Travel Tips for Mima (美馬市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Mima: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tokushima Station & Awa-Ikeda Station or Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) for local bus schedules to Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site and walking maps of Mima (美馬市).
• Cash & ATMs in Mima: Convenience stores and major hotels around Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Kōzato temple ruins, National Historic Site often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Mima accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Mima: Around Anabuki Station (穴吹駅) (0.7 km) and neighboring Awa, Tsurugi, Kamiyama, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.