Matsuri Guide

Name (Japanese / English)

• 藍場浜公園
• Aibahama Park

Overview

藍場浜公園 (Aibahama Kōen) is an urban riverside park along the Shinmachi River (新町川, Shinmachi-gawa) in Tokushima City (徳島市, Tokushima) on Shikoku. It’s best known for its wide open plaza and relaxed “by-the-water” feel—great for a break, a short walk, or as an easy meeting point near downtown. The park is also frequently used as an event venue (markets, festivals, pop-up activities), which makes it a useful landmark to mention in your fiches.

Key points

• Type: urban park (公園, kōen) on the riverfront.
• Vibe: open esplanade, riverside strolls, water views—an easy “breather” spot between visits.
• Common use: event and gathering space depending on the season.

Practical tips

• Photos: late afternoon often gives the nicest light on the river—try a framing that includes both the water and the promenade.
• Weather: in summer the plaza can be very exposed to sun—hat and water recommended.
• Getting there: easy to reach from the Tokushima Station area (徳島駅, Tokushima-eki); ideal on foot from downtown.

Location & visiting

• Address: 〒770-0835 徳島県徳島市藍場町1丁目7
• Address (romaji): Aiba-chō 1-chōme 7, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima-ken 770-0835, Japan
• Hours: open access (outdoor).
• Fee: free.
• Parking: no dedicated parking; use nearby paid parking depending on your route.
• Suggested time: 15–45 min (longer during events).
• Rules: keep the area clean and follow event signage when applicable.

Nearby

• Walk along the Shinmachi River (新町川沿いの散歩, Shinmachi-gawa-zoi no sanpo): an easy riverside stroll, especially nice near sunset.
• Tokushima Station area (徳島駅周辺, Tokushima-eki shūhen): convenient for restaurants, shopping, and connecting to other sights.
• Events (イベント, ibento): if you’re there on a weekend, check local listings—there’s often something happening.

Official page

Tokushima Hagukumi Net: 藍場浜公園

Sources & references

• とくしまはぐくみネット (Tokushima Pref.) : 藍場浜公園

  Official public source: basic information (address/landmarks) and a short overview.

• Jalan: 藍場浜公園 (access info)

  Practical visitor listing: repeats the address and gives access pointers.

• Mapion: 藍場浜公園 (map)

  Map reference: useful to cross-check the location and plan a route.

• Wikipedia (JP): 藍場浜公園

  Context: riverside setting along 新町川 and general background/usage.

• Tokushima: Aibahama Park event info

  Local agenda: examples of events held at 藍場浜公園 (varies by season).