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Mima美馬市
Base in Wakimachi's Udatsu district for one night, or day-trip from Tokushima: the Edo streets take 2–3 hours, the rest of Mima needs a car.
Mima is a small inland city on the Yoshino River in western Tokushima, formed in 2005 from Wakimachi, Anabuki, Mima and Koyadaira. Its draw is the Udatsu townscape — a preserved row of Edo and Meiji merchant houses with fire-blocking roof walls — plus the temple district at Sadamitsu and mountain villages toward Mt. Tsurugi. Sights are spread over 30 km, so a car or taxi matters more here than in Tokushima city.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, typhoons, heat)
- Airports
- TKS · TAK · KIX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mima110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyMima is a quiet rural city and violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport (Bus to Tokushima Station, then the Tokushima Line; about 1 h 30 min total to Anabuki).
- Getting aroundThe Tokushima Line stops at Anabuki, Oshima and Sadamitsu, but the sights sit 4 km (2.5 mi) or more from the platforms.The Tokushima Line stops at Anabuki, Oshima and Sadamitsu, but the sights sit 2.5 mi (4 km) or more from the platforms.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a local café¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (Tokushima ramen or udon)¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)¥1,800–2,400 (≈ US$13–17)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Museum or sight ticketYoshida Residence entry (includes the theater)Children ¥250; check current hours.¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport (Bus to Tokushima Station, then the Tokushima Line; about 1 h 30 min total to Anabuki) · TAK Takamatsu Airport (About 40 min by car from Mima City Hall via Route 193) · KIX Kansai International (About 2 h 45 min to Tokushima city by bus, then train; the long way round)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mima: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The Tokushima Line stops at Anabuki, Oshima and Sadamitsu, but the sights sit 4 km or more from the platforms. Buses are sparse. A rental car from Tokushima or Takamatsu is the practical choice; otherwise use taxis (Udatsu Taxi, Mt. Tsurugi Taxi, Koori Taxi) or rent a bicycle at the tourism center in Wakimachi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tokushima city
goDoor to door: About 1–1.25 h
Tokushima Line from Anabuki, about 1 h; limited express about 40 min
Awa Odori museum, the river and the castle park; the practical base for Mima.
Naruto whirlpools
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train to Tokushima or Naruto, then bus to the strait
Long from Mima; better as a stop on the way to or from Tokushima.
Miyoshi and the Iya Valley
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Car via Route 192 along the Yoshino River
Vine bridges and mountain roads; too far for a comfortable return day.
Awa
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Tokushima Line east, then local lines
Check connections; infrequent services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Wakimachi (Udatsu district)
Walk to the townscape, Yoshida Residence and the theater; the only area with real sightseeing on foot. Few beds — book ahead.
Anabuki
Around Anabuki Station on the Tokushima Line; practical for rail arrivals and the closest thing to a transport hub.
Sadamitsu
Base for the Tera-machi temple walk, about 30 min on foot from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–16,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥16,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥11,000 | ¥22,000 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × ¥7,000 | ¥7,000 |
| Taxi, Wakimachi station area to Udatsu and back1 × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥27,500 per person per day, bed included | ¥55,000≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at a local café | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup (Tokushima ramen or udon) | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Yoshida Residence entry (includes the theater)Children ¥250; check current hours. | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Wakimachi Theater entryPrice can differ on performance days. | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi, 5 km | ¥1,800–2,400 (≈ US$13–17) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sights are spread out: without a car, budget taxi fares or long walks.
- Many houses and museums close one day a week and over New Year; check before travelling.
- Rural buses run a few times a day at most — never plan a tight connection.
- English is limited outside the tourism center; carry addresses in Japanese.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Mima美馬市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies in Mima; most are in Tokyo, with consulates-general in Osaka and Kobe. The US has a consulate in Osaka (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Anabuki → Tokushima, Tokushima Line: about ¥830 (≈ US$6), a little over 1 h
- Anabuki → Tokushima, limited express: about ¥2,270 (≈ US$16), about 40 min
- Taxi, Wakimachi area to Udatsu townscape: ¥1,500–2,500 (≈ US$11–17)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- タクシーを呼んでください — Please call a taxi (takushī o yonde kudasai)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, typhoons, heat) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for TKS and TAK with last-bus cutoffs and taxi fallback.
- Four walking clusters: Udatsu townscape, Wakimachi theater and residences, Tera-machi temples, Anabuki.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Yoshida Residence, Wakimachi Theater and Miki Residence.
- Rental-car and taxi fixtures so car-free and car-based plans both go green.
Sources
- officialMima City official site
- officialMima tourism guide (Mima Kankou)
- officialTokushima Airport
- officialTakamatsu Airport
- officialJR Shikoku buses
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mima, revision 5298312 (CC BY-SA 4.0)