Awa Sand Pillars

Awa-no-dochū
typical rock formations at Awa-no-dochū
Map showing the location of Awa-no-dochū
Map showing the location of Awa-no-dochū
Location of Awa-no-dochū
Map showing the location of Awa-no-dochū
Map showing the location of Awa-no-dochū
Awa Sand Pillars (Japan)
LocationAwa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates34°05′34″N 134°12′25″E / 34.09278°N 134.20694°E / 34.09278; 134.20694
EstablishedMay 1, 1934

The Awa-no-dochū (阿波の土柱|Earth Pillars of Awa, also referred to as the Awa Sand Pillars or Awa no Douban), is a formation of sandstone and gravel hoodoos located in the city Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. The formation is located with Dochū-Kōtsu Prefectural Natural Park.

The formation is designated as a natural treasure of Japan.