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Northern Area

Culture Area
Feel enriched throughhistory and culture

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The eastern half of the Iya Valley, known locally as Oku-Iya (Deep Iya) has a longonce the hiding place for ﬂeeing Heike warriors centuries ago, and today it still holds on

to a lifestyle and environment of old-time Japan. Home to historic villages of thatched

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Long known as the cross-roads of Shikoku, the northern area of Miyoshi Cityoﬀers a collection of historical sights, local heritage, and natural glory. Bisectedby the Yoshino River, here one can visit ancient mountaintop temples that oﬀer

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Also referred to locally as Sanrei,
Mt. Miune straddles Tokushima andKochi Prefectures and is considered
one of the most beautiful
mountains of Shikoku. Trails up theside lead through tranquil forests
full of rare plant species, while near
to its craggy 1,893m summit lies an
idyllic
pond.
On
top,
the
commanding view across the upper
Iya Valley and beyond is both
unparalleled and unforgettable.

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Ochiai Village

Nationally Important Preservation District for Groupsof Traditional Buildings

Climbing 390m up the side of a mountain, the historic Ochiai Village
is acclaimed for its collection of classic architecture, winding
footpaths, rock walls, and terraced farm-plots, which all date backcenturies. Still inhabited by the residents, wandering around thisbucolic “living museum” allows one to get a feel for traditional Iya life.
The Nagaoka-ke Historic House is open to the public, but if one
wishes to stay the night, the eight beautifully restored thatched-roof
rental homes of Togenkyo-Iya oﬀer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On the opposite side of the valley, the Ochiai Village Viewpoint allows
one to take in the full grandeur of this picturesque hamlet.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Ochiai, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 172 526＊60 mapE-4・E-5

Covering an area of 27
hectares at an altitude
of
600m,
this
otherworldly wetland is
the habitat for a wide
variety of rare plants,
insects, and small
animals. Each month,diﬀerent species of
ﬂowers come into bloom, and the web of walking
paths and shady resting spots makes this pristine
retreat accessible to all.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kurozo, Shitsukawa, Ikeda, Miyoshi City357 489 898＊40

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Sakuragaoka Park

This hilltop park is
ﬁlled with over 1,100
cherry trees. Though
the main blooming
time is early spring,
due to the large
variety of subspecies
here, blossoms can be enjoyed throughout
the year. Pleasant views can be had here of
the Yoshino River and surrounding
countryside.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: 1395-1 Nishiikawa, Ikawa, Miyoshi City357 703 520＊34

The wide view of
the Yoshino River
from
this
Michi-no-Eki
system rest stop islovely, especiallywhen the sun sets
across the water.
A variety of fresh, locally grown produce isavailable here, as well as a souvenir shop
and a cafe/restaurant.

This
large
hot
spring bath houseis adjacent to the
Mino Noson Fureai
Park. It is easy tospend your time inits open-air bath,which allows one torelax in the thermal
water while enjoying
mountainside view.

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Hashikuraji Temple

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Locateddeepinthemountains near the border ofTokushimaandKagawaPrefectures, this tucked away
train station is considered themost remote in Shikoku.
Railway fans from across thecountry come to see thispeculiar little depot and its
unique switchback rail link.

With a panoramicview
looking
towards the Seto
Sea, Shikoku's ﬁrst
ski
area
is
continually suppliedwith fresh powder
from its snow machines, giving optimal
conditions. Five courses for various levels are onoﬀer, and night skiing is available on Saturdays.

Contact: JR Shikoku Awa-Ikeda Station☎0883-72-0022
Location: Tatsutani, Nishiyama, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-78-3003
Location: Hirayama, Iuchinishi, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Dec to March

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Takiji Temple

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temple is said
to have been
established bytheancientmonk
Kobo
Daishi in theyears between
824 and 834. Revered inside is a large
wooden Buddha statue dating from theancient Heian Period and is nationallydesignated as an Important Cultural Asset.

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

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Ryuzu-no-Taki/
Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

It is said that the
Ryuzu-no-Takiwaterfall was a placeof contemplation for
the revered monk
Kobo Daishi. About
300m
away,
the
spectacular Kongo-no-Taki waterfall blasts
from out of the rock face, splashing downover 40m below. The autumn leaves at thesewaterfalls are sure to delight.

Contact: ☎0883-77-2486
Location: 1796 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

mapD-211 Roadside Station Mino

Contact: ☎0883-76-2050
Location: 1909-1 Tachino, Mino, Miyoshi City
Closed : Mondays, 12/30-1/4

Contact: ☎0883-77-2954 (for day use)
Location: 1467 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Wednesdays
Nagaoka-ke Historic House

Tokushima
Prefecture

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One of the main temples of the
Shingon sect of Buddhism, Hashikuraji
Temple is located up a mountain andaccessed via ropeway. It is said that
this splendid temple was founded in
828 when the monk Kobo Daishi
traveled here, and through a vision hereceived at this site, he carved a statuehonoring the spirit of the Konpira
Temple, which is located just north ofhere in Kagawa Prefecture.
Contact: Hashikuraji Temple,
Konpira Oﬃce ☎0883-72-0812
Location: 1006 Kuratani Shuzu, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

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Tobacco Museum

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Nagoro, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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Unpenji Temple

As number 66 in Shikoku's 88 Temple
Pilgrimage, Unpenji Temple is also thehighest of the set with its mountaintop
perch of 910m. Founded in the year 789
by the esteemed monk Kobo Daishi, thispeaceful temple is also referred to as
Shikoku Koya, and can be accessed by
local road or via pilgrim trails that leadthrough Ehime Prefecture.
Contact: ☎0883-74-0066
Location: 763 Norouchi, Hakuchi, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City
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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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17 Kakashi-no-Sato(Scarecrow Village)

mapF-5The town of Ikeda has a centuries-spanninghistory of once being a hub for the area's
tobacco industry. The Tobacco Museum,with its udatsu architecture, oﬀers a glimpseof the prosperity enjoyed by the old-world
traders, as it is set in the stately home of a
19th century tobacco merchant.

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke(Samurai Residence)Contact: ☎0883-72-3450
Location: 2465-1 Machi, Ikeda, Miyoshi City
Operating time: 9:00-17:00 (closed Wednesdays
and during the New Year's period)
Entry fee: Adults 320 yen, university and highschool students 210 yen, middle andelementary school students 100 yen

Built over 250 years
ago, this impressive
thatched-roof house
was home to the Kita
Clan, which once
presided over the Iya
Valley.
Architecturefans will enjoy the traditional construction.
Nearby stands the enormous 800 year old

The central part of Ikeda, once prosperous due tothe bygone tobacco trade, is nice for strolling sincemuch of the old town remains in its traditional
form. Many of the historic houses here feature
unique udatsu half-walls that extend oﬀ the second
ﬂoor, and the neighborhood is also home to along-standing sake brewery.
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Contact: ☎0883-88-2040
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 310 yen, Children 100 yen

21 Ryugugake Cottage
Set in the lovely
Ryugugake Park, thissecluded assortmentof fully equip rental
cottages allows one
to stay in a pleasantnatural setting. Overlooking the Manpu
Gorge, which one can also cross here via asoaring wire suspension foot-bridge, the area
is noted for its stunning autumn leaves.
Contact: ☎080-2981-6221
Location: 438-3 Tsurui, Higashi Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31

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Location: 209 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 103 263＊18

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contemplative appreciation, or stroll along quiet streets lined with traditionalarchitecture that herald days of yore. Nature lovers will also welcome the variety

roof farmhouses and surrounded by some of Shikoku's highest mountains, many

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16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi(Double Vine Bridges)

In the valley's ﬁnal village of Nagoro
dwells one of Japan's utmost
oddities. Though home to only ahandful of living residents, thehamlet is populated by hundreds oflife-size dolls that “work” the ﬁelds,
gather along the road, and evenattend the school. It's easy to
mistake them for real, and one iswelcomed to wander among the“inhabitants”.

Tucked away in a quiet glen at the deepest endof the Iya Valley lies two hidden treasures. The
tranquil Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges capture
the imagination with their verdant forest setting
and rustic charm. Considered “wife and husband
bridges” due to one being “male” and the other“female”, those who make the eﬀort to seek out
these secluded creations of twisted vine willcertainly fall in love with them.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: 620 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen

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Shiozuka Highland

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Hidden Area

A secret place of Heike legends
and natural wonders

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Tsurugisan Quasi Nat'l Parkof waterfalls, verdant parks, and scenic landscapes in this all-encompassing area.

surprises await those who make the eﬀort to explore this back-country wonderland.

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Statue of Konaki-jiji

18 Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum

This collection of antiquesand heirlooms documents
the rugged life of the Iya
Valley inhabitants, datingback hundreds of years. It
also features many artifacts
from the ﬂeeing Heike Clan, who hid in the valley after
their defeat in the 12th century Genpei War.
Contact: ☎0883-88-2286
Location: 14-3 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry Fee: Adults 410 yen, Middle SchoolStudents 210 yen, Children 100 yen
Opening hours: Thu-Tue 10:00-16:00. Closed
on weekends and holidays from Dec to Feb.
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The organization thatmaintains this 300
year old thatched-roof
house is led byauthor and East Asia
researcher Alex Kerr,
who was attracted tothebeautyandremoteness of the Iya Valley decades ago. It
is open for tours with prior reservation, or forovernight lodging.

This fantastic 100 hectare plateau is dominated by the
1,043m peak of Shiozuka-mine. Spreading across both
Tokushima and Ehime Prefectures, on clear days thislofty area oﬀers views as far as the Seto Sea andbeyond to the north. At night the unobstructed sky
explodes with stars, while the early morning provides achance to see the wondrous unkai (sea of clouds).
Each spring the area is burned oﬀ in a glaring displayof snaking ﬁre. Bungalows and camping are available
along with other outdoor activities.
Contact: Shiozuka Highland Campground ☎0883-86-3077
Location: Tairano, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open April 1 to Nov 30 (closed in winter)
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history of being a place to get away from it all. This truly oﬀ-the-beaten-path area was

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Located near the heart of the Oboke Gorge, this large
rest area is part of the Michi-no-Eki system and oﬀers anarray of souvenirs and treats, as well as a rock museum
full of stunning geological treasures. This is also home tothe unique Yokai Museum, which is great for anyone
looking for a spooky and fun experience.

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Yokai Museum

Born of the earthʼs subterranean movements,
landscapes in Miyoshi City witness the change oftime over millions of years. As the venue ofrafting and wakeboard championships, the nature
here is world renowned. In Yoshino River, rapid
and slow water oﬀer various kinds of water
activities. Enjoy outdoor activities in thisotherworldly place!

The Yamashiro area of Miyoshi City ishistorically noted as being home to over 150
spots for legendary monsters (called Yokai),probably due to the daunting landscape. Thesemythical monsters have a variety of diﬀerent
attributes, and are well known across Japan for
their strange and peculiar ways. The Yokai
Museum is home to a collection of Yokai
sculptures, images, stories, and history. Fun forkids or anyone interested in traditional folklore.

Contact:
https://miyoshi-city.jp/naturetourism/

Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: For museum, adults 700 yen, children 350 yen

mapC-231 Mt. Nokanoike

Konaki-jiji is a famous
Yokai monster that wasborn in the perilous Obokearea and featured in theacclaimed manga comicsof the late author Shigeru
Mizuki. Erected in his
honor and featuring Mr.
Mizuki's autograph, Yokaifans from across Japan
come here to pay tribute. ©Mizuki Production

Rising to a height of
1,294m, the misty
primeval forest of
this mountain ishome to a variety ofrare plant species,
includingtruerhododendron and blunt-leaved bog moss.
Featuring boardwalks and ancient shrines, it
is also the site of a rhododendron festival inearly June when the ﬂowers are in bloom.

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The
pristinesurroundings of these
giant stones are well
known
for
their
beauty. Fireﬂies comeout in abundance inthe summer, while
the autumn leaves are simply spectacular. Thisriverside area oﬀers a nostalgic feel with its
old-time waterwheel and as being a notable
resting place for traveling ancient samurai.

The bold cliﬀ-face of
Ryugatake, with its
abundance of wild
maple trees, is aprominent feature of
the sparkling Matsuo
River Valley. Rising toa height of 950m and about 4km long, itbursts with color in the autumn as themaple leaves turn vivid red, and is noted as
being featured in traditional paintings.

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Yorihiro, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Shimomyo, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi CityIya RivkekTo

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JR TsujiThis festival includes lots of warrior-costumed participants
honoring the ancient ruler Miyoshi Nagayoshi, who wasborn right here in Mino. See classic samurai come to life!

Northern Area

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Please check beforehand for more information.
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Unkai (Hachi-Go-Giri)“Sea of Clouds”
The valleys in and around Oboke through which
the Yoshino River ﬂows oﬀer a rare natural
phenomenon called unkai, which means “sea ofclouds”. Also referred to locally as hachi-go-giri,
this awe-inspiring cloud formation occurs in theearly mornings (7AM or before) when the fog
settles into the valley, and if seen from above it
looks like an expanse of ocean with the mountaintops peeking out like islands. Most common
when the seasons change in March and April, as
well as from October to December, there areseveral recommended viewing points for those
who wish to witness this amazing sight.
(Unkai viewpoints are marked on the map withthis symbol:)

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Iya Fureai Park

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Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

This rest area in central Nishi-Iya is part ofJapanʼs Michi-no-Eki system and is near to the
Iya-no-Kazurabashi. Lots of hand-made Iya
souvenirs and treats are available here, including
Iya Soba and local honey.

The Heike Residence Museum

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Various sake producers from across Shikoku converge
for this large tasting event, and the local breweries
open their doors for tours. Not a time for teetotaling!

Sample some of
Awa-Ikeda's renowned
locally-produced sake!

Shikoku Sake
Festival Mid February
Northern Area

Enjoy the nostalgic comfort with this reﬁned performance, on thestage surrounded by rich nature.

August 14-16

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Noted as one of Japan's 100 Famous
Mountains and standing at 1,955m, Mt.
Tsurugi is the highest mountain in theregion and home to lush woodlands.
With its name translating as “sword”
Yellow waxbells
and also referred to locally as Ken-zan,legend has it that the sword of the Heike child Emperor Antoku is buried
somewhere within. Suitable for even novice hikers, climbing the mountain is
not overly diﬃcult, and one can also take a chairlift half-way up. Uponreaching the meadow-covered top, the grand view extends to the Seto Sea
northwards, while starry nights and early morning unkai (sea of clouds) await
those who opt to stay in one of the summit lodges.
Contact: Tsurugi-san Chairlift ☎0883-67-5277
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Location: Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee for chairlift (one way): Adults 1,050 yen, Children 520 yen
mapG-5(round trip): Adults 1,900 yen, Children 900 yen
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Operating time: Chairlift open mid April to end of Nov

Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo,
Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open daily
March to Nov, but closed on
Tuesdays Dec to Feb

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Contact: ☎0883-76-8585
Location: 379 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: March to November

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Overlook from the Peeing Boy Statue

Contact: ☎0883-87-2670
Location: 348-2 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
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Dec 20 to end of Feb)
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Traditional materials are displayed inthatched roof buildings.
The museum exhibits materials andrelics of Heike Clan.
Contact: ☎0883-84-1408
Location: 46 Higashinishioka, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
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Entry fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen

Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Miyoshi City Office Tourism Strategy DivisionDiﬀerent teams compete in a snowball ﬁght competition, with thewinner going to the national championship. Your passions will burneven if only watching.

Yukigassen Shikoku Tournament
Oku-Iya Area

○From Tokushima Awa-Odori Airport to Awa-Ikeda ……………………About 1 hr 20 min○From Kochi Ryoma Airport to Oboke ……………………………………About 1 hr 20 min○From Takamatsu Airport to Awa-Ikeda …………………………………About 1 hr 20 min●From Airport (by car)A tribute to the local-born
samurai lord of the
Sengoku Period!

Iya Fusuma-karakuri,
traditional Japanesesliding screen stage art

About 30 teams of costumed dancers and bands ﬁll thestreets of Ikeda, as the town roars to life. The ancient
Awa-Odori dance is renowned for its ardor. Join the fun!

For 3 days during the Obon Holiday, Ikeda explodes with energy!

Yokai Festival Late November
Oboke-Iya Area

For one night each spring, a ﬁre-line is set alight to help protect andsupport natural vegetation. The controlled ﬂame crawls across thehills like a ﬁery snake. An amazing sight!

See the highlands flare up in bright red!
Oboke-Iya Area

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Oboke・Iya
Active Area

This scenic region is recommended
by the Michelin Green Guide

World-class attractions and activities abound in the Oboke / Iya area, which is ﬁlled withdramatic valleys and majestic views. The breathtaking road through Iyakei with the emerald
waters of the Iya River ﬂowing below is praised by travel specialists, including the Michelin

Green Guide. Crossing the famed Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge brings a thrill to anyone,

while those looking for more adventure can go rafting down the torrents of the Yoshino River as
it blasts through the stunning Oboke Gorge.

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)
One of Japan's Three Strange Bridges, theastounding Kazurabashi suspension bridge ismade of local vines and is a nationallydesignated Important Cultural Property.
Legends say that the ancient Heike
residents made such bridges in order toeasily cut them away if pursued by invading warriors. Rebuilt every
3 years and stretching 45m long, 2m wide, and swaying 14m above
the river below, walking across the creaking vines of thisback-country marvel will surely make your heart pound!
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877(For car navigation, use this number: 0883-87-2200)
Location: 162-2 Zentoku, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen
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The steep canyons formed by the rushing Yoshino
River are known as the Oboke and Koboke Gorges,
the names of which interestingly translate as “bigstep danger” and “little step danger” probably due tothe historic risks involved when traversing throughthese formidable wonders. Believed to have formed
100 to 200 million years ago, the 8km long walls of
sculpted rock in this impressive National Natural
Monument beautifully change in appearance with theseasons, and can now be safely viewed by road fromabove or by boat from below.
Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Contact: ☎0883-84-1211
Location: Between Shigezane and Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City Entry fee: Adults 1,500 yen,Children 750 yen
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25 Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

Enjoy the abundance of nature at this park along
the banks of the Iya River. Oﬀering a fun
mono-rail ride that wanders 430m along themountainside gardens here, there is also zip-line across the Iya valley
and a tranquil campground. It's also a popular spot to try ﬁshing.

The spectacular lower reaches of the Iya Valley
are known as Iyakei (gorge area), where forabout 20km the emerald waters meander
through undeveloped mountains and dramatic
cliﬀs. One can follow the mostly one-lane old“Iya Highway” (Rt 32) which twists precariously
high along the mountainside through here.
About halfway through the gorge, perched on a
protruding precipice with a 200m drop-oﬀ,
stands the daring little Peeing Boy Statue. Built
in 1968, this bronze sculpture was to celebrate
the local tradition of boys who would
courageously relieve themselves from thismagniﬁcent viewpoint.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Along the old “Iya Highway”
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City357 308 375＊47

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Iyakei / Hi-no-Ji Bend

Though the views along the “Iya Highway” as it
winds through Iyakei are as plentiful as they are
impressive, of particular note is the renowned
Hi-no-Ji Bend. At this point in the gorge, the Iya
River below strikingly hooks around a mountain,
providing a sight like no other. Taking its namedue to its resemblance to the Japanese letter hi(ひ), this fantastic spot is beautiful any time ofyear.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City
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Contact: ☎0883-72-0571
Located next to the Awa-Ikeda Bus
Terminal in Ikeda.
Operating time:11:00-18:00
for souvenirs and tourist info. Food anddrink corner open 11:00-17:30
Closed:Thursdays

Miyoshi Specialty Shop

○From Osaka …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs 50 min○From Kobe …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs

Feel the heat of excitement
on a cold winter day!

●Highway Bus

Last weekend of January＊From Awa-Ikeda to Oboke is about 30 minutes by car.

Miyoshi sake uses thearea's natural ingredients,
creating an exquisite taste
revered by aﬁcionados.

Local Sake

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Taste the bounty of oﬀerings from the unspoiled mountains
and rivers, as the time-honored local cuisine includes wild
game and macrobiotic delicacies. Throughout Japan, thisregion is known for its hearty, natural ﬂavors.

Northern Area

This fun festival in honor of mythicallocal Yokai monsters among the autumn leaves includes a portable
Yokai shrine, a Yokai parade, and even a Yokai band!

Celebration in the hometownof Konaki-Jiji!

○From JR Takamatsu ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr
○From JR Kochi ………………………………………… JR Oboke About 1 hr
○From JR Okayama …………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 30 min○From JR Tokushima ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 10 min○From JR Tokyo………………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 5 hrs○From JR Shin-Osaka ………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 2 hrs 30 min

Shiozuka Highland
Field Burning●JR Train

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Miyoshi City Access Guide
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One of the best ways to experience the area would be to get out of your vehicle and see some sights on foot. All the places below are great spots for
exploring on your own. Detailed maps and area information are available at each location, found at places with the * symbol. Approximate total time to explore
each place is given.

As the Iya Valley is anarea renowned for growing
buckwheat, the short, thickhand-made soba noodles
that are ground with a stone
mill are a famed culinary
delight. Feel the warmth of thisdelicate, traditional taste.

Miyoshi Quality

Miyoshi Nagayoshi
Parade Early November

Oboke-Iya Area

●Car

Yuzu Citrus
Syrup○From JR Matsuyama …………JR Tadotsu………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 3 hrs○From JR Awa-Ikeda ………………………………… JR Oboke About 20 min

For inquiries, contact: Restaurant Mannaka☎0883-84-1211

The Yokai Menu

Heike Gozen

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Miyoshi City has a long history of producing hand-madesweets, including sweet bun with citrus, soybean spreadwith sugar, or sponge cake mixed with Japanese mugwort.
These simple but pure ﬂavors are popular with local people.

Traditional Sweets

This pamphlet was created based on information as of September 2023.

2145-1 Machi, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima, Japan 778-0002
TEL 0883-72-7620 FAX 0883-76-0203

These leather products utilize theskin of deer that were hunted downat Iya area, and the natural indigo
planted in Tokushima for over 600
years. As the design of indigo dyechanges every time, each productis unique in texture and ﬁbre.

The Miyoshi-noIppin specialty set
oﬀers a variety of
local foods featuring
the area's authentic
ﬂavors. Great for
yourself or as agift.

Traditional Indigo
Dye Products

Specialty
Goodsnatural productmade from
100% organic
yuzu citrus.

Oboke
Yuzu Citrus
Japanese Gelee
refreshing
Black Tea Thisgelee is a

○From Kobe …………………Tokushima…………… Awa-Ikeda About 2 hr 30 min○From Okayama ………………Zentsuji……………… Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 40 min

This syrup is a natural
product made from 100%organic yuzu citrus.

Tea

Miyoshi Specialties＊The products and foods listed above are available at various places.
Please contact the Miyoshi City Tourist Oﬃce for more information.
☎0883-76-0877

Satisfy your sweet-tooth with some Kappa-na
soft ice cream, ﬂavored with a mind-bending mix
of green tea and charcoal, and adorned withfresh tea leaves.

Yokai Sweets Kappa-na

Wild Game Meat

Kochi Ryoma Airport

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Hidaru Ramen

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Special dishes based on
local monster legends!

This traditional boxed set
meal of local farm products
features recipes that dateback to the ancient days ofthe Heike, with the oﬀerings
based on what the season
has to oﬀer.

This porridge-stew is made with thewhole grains of buckwheat. Notable forits healthfulness, this local meal is often
cooked with chicken, mushrooms, andwild mountain sprouts.

Soba-gome Zosui

The culinary bounty of the Iya Valley farms is sure to excite
those who appreciate pure ﬂavors. The local konnyaku (yamcake) is ﬁrm and hearty, the famous iwa-dofu (stone tofu) is
so dense that a large brick of it was traditionally carried by asingle strand of rope, and the chewy goshi-imo (potato) arevalued for their solid consistency.

Iya-konnyaku, Iwa-dofu, Goshi-imo

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Starting in central Nishi-Iya, follow the valley's original road of Rt
32 northward into Iyakei to enjoy the gorge’s magnificent view
points, including the impressive “Hi-no-Ji” Bend. Later, take abreak at the Iya Onsen* to ride the cable car down for a riversidebath, and then continue on to the dizzying Peeing Boy Statue
overlook. Follow the curvy hillside road further down through thickforest and past other gorge viewpoints to Deai bus stop. (4-5
hours) (Buses travel this route as well if you wish to shorten thetrip.)

ka

Contact: Kirisako Village ☎0883-86-1115
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

Start at the Yokai Museum* in the Roadside Station Oboke*, go
200 meters down Rt 32 and turn left onto Rt 272 where the firststatue appears on the corner here. Follow Rt 272 through thenarrow side valley and try to spot all the statues along here
(about ten total). Turning at the first left to go over the bridge willlead you to a couple more. Back on Route 272, you'll eventuallyreach Fujinosato Park (about 2km from start) for the last statue.
A longer version with more statues is also possible. (1.5-2hours)oku
Fu

Contact: SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111
Prior reservation of at least 2 days needed.

From the bottom, follow the old stone footpaths up into thevillage, passing by the small terraced farm plots as you see theresidents go about daily life. Visit the historic Nagaoka-ke
house* to walk through a traditional Iya residence, and thenclimb further to Sansho Shrine and take a break under its cool
old-growth cedar trees. Continue up the various paths more,
where the view gets better with every step as the thatched roofsof the Togenkyo-Iya cottages peek out here and there. Everyseason offers its own unique scenery. (1.5-3 hours)

Starting at Minokoshi*, take either the chairlift half-way up, orchoose to climb the whole route. If you walk, the first section will
be under a canopy of maple trees which is lovely in the autumn.
Either way, be sure to stop by the Otsurugi Shrine where you
can taste the mountain's renowned spring water. When you
finally crest the broad summit you can enjoy the breathtaking
view from various spots, or even choose to hike further to one of
the neighboring peaks. Large huts* on top offer meals andlodging. (4-5 hours)

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357 271 010＊20

Contact: Tsuzuki Atelier☎0883-88-5625 Fax:0883-88-5415
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

Walk out from the parking area* and follow the loop path to theright out into the main marsh. Depending on the season you willsee different flowers in bloom. Various birds make their home
here, as well as a large range of butterflies. The sound of
croaking frogs fills the air, and in the summer the cicadas arealso buzzing. Different side paths lead off for further exploration
while others criss-cross the marsh. On the far end, a trail leads
down to/from the Matsuogawa Onsen*. Picnic points are
numerous. (1.5-3 hours)

Traverse the Old Iya Highway By Foot

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Tsuji TownscapeLong ago, whenboats were themain form oftransport along
the
YoshinoRiver, Tsuji was aprominent river
port town. As a commercial way-station for
the 19th century tobacco trade, theprosperous residents built lovely homes,
many of which still stand today.

Thishilltoppark
oﬀers a fantastic viewof the Yoshino River
Valleyandthe
Shikoku
MountainRange. A great place
to bring the family, as it features anadventure castle, playground, and slides in alovely woodland setting. Barbecue spots andbungalows are also available.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Tsuji, Ikawa, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-77-4320
Location: 1342-3 Shibo, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open all year
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Mt.Tsurugi-Yoshino River
Tourism Zone

By using indigenous Japanese yams, learn the process ofmaking konnyaku (yam cake). The locally grown yams are
prized in this region, and by following a time-honored
process passed down through generations, you can make thistraditional countryside delicacy in a lovely natural setting.

From JR Awa-Ikeda Station*, head down through the oldcovered arcade and then cross the main road to enter the oldtown. The streets here are lined with a mix of newer buildings
and traditional Udatsu architecture. Be sure to stop at the Ikeda
Tobacco Museum* which is set in a lovely old house, and have a
break within the small courtyard garden here. Side-streets
branch out here and there and are worth exploring, whileheading north from the small red-roof shrine leads to thepeaceful Suwa Park. (1-2 hours)

This tea is grown using
traditional, steep slope
agricultural methods, andhas a smooth, refreshingﬂavor.

Soy Sauce

Miyoshi Specialty Web Shop

③Konnyaku Making

Explore Ochiai Mountainside Village

Seek Out Eerie Yokai Monster Statues

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Miyoshi City Tourism Association@miyoshi̲kankou

228 090 118＊88

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/

OBOKE IYA TOURISTNAVIGATION

Historically, Iya Soba has been given to Henro (pilgrim)travelers, and with this class you can experience the processof soba making, including mixing and kneading the dough,rolling it out, and cutting up noodles. After eating what
you've made, you'll be given a certiﬁcate of completion.

The local soy sauce is highly
recommended for those who
can appreciate traditional,
hand-made tastes.

①Traditional Soba Making

Find out more atExperience Nature at Kurozo Marshland

Climb Mt. Tsurugi for a Panoramic View

The base for this local hot-pot is a
mix of sake, miso, and soy sauce, andserved with Tokushima area pork andvarious vegetables. Available at the
Shikoku Sake Festival (mid-February)or at other hotel/restaurants.

Cooked on a large ﬂat stone or
griddle, a wall of miso paste encloses
a robust stew of river trout, tofu, andvegetables. This unique aromatic feast
is indigenous to Iya, and able to bereserved at some accommodations.

Hirara Yaki
Miyoshi

JR Niihama

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Miyoshi City
Driving Map

Nishi Awa

Tourist sites in Miyoshi City

Ochiai Village, beyond a ﬁeld of soba.

Learn how to make the famous Iya Soba. With this classyou can experience the whole process including grinding
the buckwheat by stone mortar, kneading out the doughby hand, and cutting the noodles. Then feast on what
you made. No experience needed to enjoy!

These cute bite-sized
littletreatsareaspecialty with a long
tradition in Ikeda. Madeof sweet bean jelly, theycome in a variety ofshapes and styles.

Yokan

Souvenirs of Miyoshi②Henro Soba Making

By using the local tea
leaves that are grown in
the rugged mountains,
Miyoshi tea has asmooth ﬂavor that isdeep and hearty.

www.miyoshi-yamabiko.jp

Workshops Connect with local people through hands-on learning experiences!
Stroll Along Ikeda's Historic Streets

Also referred to as gibier in Japanese(taken from the French term for wildgame), in Miyoshi City this is a
traditional fare, as the deep mountains
have been superb hunting grounds sincelong ago. Wild boar and deer are themain oﬀerings, served in a variety ofstyles throughout the area.

The local ayu sweetﬁsh andamego river trout are takenfrom the clear mountainstreams, and after being
encrusted with salt, they areslowly grilled on skewers
around a charcoal ﬁre.

Grilled Ayu and Amego

Named after the legendary Hidarugami
monster, who entrances people to arealm of lethargic gluttony, this potent
ramen noodle soup is decked withhunks of boar meat and wild mountainsprouts.

This
uniquelyIyaoﬀering
consisting of a thick slice ofkonnyaku yam cake, a hefty cubeof “stone” tofu, and a dense local
potato, all skewered together,slathered with miso, and slow
roasted around a ﬁre.

Deko Mawashi

and where old world charm awaits.
home to legends and adventure,teeming with natural wonders,Experience this otherworldly place,

Iya Valley
Oboke Gorge

JR Fukuyama

Miyoshi Tourist Guide

Self-Guided Walking Tours

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Higashimiyoshi
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Ehime Prefecture

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Northern Area

Culture Area
Feel enriched throughhistory and culture

2245
JR Oboke

The eastern half of the Iya Valley, known locally as Oku-Iya (Deep Iya) has a longonce the hiding place for ﬂeeing Heike warriors centuries ago, and today it still holds on

to a lifestyle and environment of old-time Japan. Home to historic villages of thatched

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Mt. Tsurugi

Long known as the cross-roads of Shikoku, the northern area of Miyoshi Cityoﬀers a collection of historical sights, local heritage, and natural glory. Bisectedby the Yoshino River, here one can visit ancient mountaintop temples that oﬀer

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Also referred to locally as Sanrei,
Mt. Miune straddles Tokushima andKochi Prefectures and is considered
one of the most beautiful
mountains of Shikoku. Trails up theside lead through tranquil forests
full of rare plant species, while near
to its craggy 1,893m summit lies an
idyllic
pond.
On
top,
the
commanding view across the upper
Iya Valley and beyond is both
unparalleled and unforgettable.

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Ochiai Village

Nationally Important Preservation District for Groupsof Traditional Buildings

Climbing 390m up the side of a mountain, the historic Ochiai Village
is acclaimed for its collection of classic architecture, winding
footpaths, rock walls, and terraced farm-plots, which all date backcenturies. Still inhabited by the residents, wandering around thisbucolic “living museum” allows one to get a feel for traditional Iya life.
The Nagaoka-ke Historic House is open to the public, but if one
wishes to stay the night, the eight beautifully restored thatched-roof
rental homes of Togenkyo-Iya oﬀer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On the opposite side of the valley, the Ochiai Village Viewpoint allows
one to take in the full grandeur of this picturesque hamlet.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Ochiai, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 172 526＊60 mapE-4・E-5

Covering an area of 27
hectares at an altitude
of
600m,
this
otherworldly wetland is
the habitat for a wide
variety of rare plants,
insects, and small
animals. Each month,diﬀerent species of
ﬂowers come into bloom, and the web of walking
paths and shady resting spots makes this pristine
retreat accessible to all.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kurozo, Shitsukawa, Ikeda, Miyoshi City357 489 898＊40

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Sakuragaoka Park

This hilltop park is
ﬁlled with over 1,100
cherry trees. Though
the main blooming
time is early spring,
due to the large
variety of subspecies
here, blossoms can be enjoyed throughout
the year. Pleasant views can be had here of
the Yoshino River and surrounding
countryside.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: 1395-1 Nishiikawa, Ikawa, Miyoshi City357 703 520＊34

The wide view of
the Yoshino River
from
this
Michi-no-Eki
system rest stop islovely, especiallywhen the sun sets
across the water.
A variety of fresh, locally grown produce isavailable here, as well as a souvenir shop
and a cafe/restaurant.

This
large
hot
spring bath houseis adjacent to the
Mino Noson Fureai
Park. It is easy tospend your time inits open-air bath,which allows one torelax in the thermal
water while enjoying
mountainside view.

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Hashikuraji Temple

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6 Ikawa Ski Resort‒ Kainayama

Locateddeepinthemountains near the border ofTokushimaandKagawaPrefectures, this tucked away
train station is considered themost remote in Shikoku.
Railway fans from across thecountry come to see thispeculiar little depot and its
unique switchback rail link.

With a panoramicview
looking
towards the Seto
Sea, Shikoku's ﬁrst
ski
area
is
continually suppliedwith fresh powder
from its snow machines, giving optimal
conditions. Five courses for various levels are onoﬀer, and night skiing is available on Saturdays.

Contact: JR Shikoku Awa-Ikeda Station☎0883-72-0022
Location: Tatsutani, Nishiyama, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-78-3003
Location: Hirayama, Iuchinishi, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Dec to March

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Takiji Temple

9This venerable
temple is said
to have been
established bytheancientmonk
Kobo
Daishi in theyears between
824 and 834. Revered inside is a large
wooden Buddha statue dating from theancient Heian Period and is nationallydesignated as an Important Cultural Asset.

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

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Ryuzu-no-Taki/
Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

It is said that the
Ryuzu-no-Takiwaterfall was a placeof contemplation for
the revered monk
Kobo Daishi. About
300m
away,
the
spectacular Kongo-no-Taki waterfall blasts
from out of the rock face, splashing downover 40m below. The autumn leaves at thesewaterfalls are sure to delight.

Contact: ☎0883-77-2486
Location: 1796 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

mapD-211 Roadside Station Mino

Contact: ☎0883-76-2050
Location: 1909-1 Tachino, Mino, Miyoshi City
Closed : Mondays, 12/30-1/4

Contact: ☎0883-77-2954 (for day use)
Location: 1467 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Wednesdays
Nagaoka-ke Historic House

Tokushima
Prefecture

Tokushima Prefecture2

One of the main temples of the
Shingon sect of Buddhism, Hashikuraji
Temple is located up a mountain andaccessed via ropeway. It is said that
this splendid temple was founded in
828 when the monk Kobo Daishi
traveled here, and through a vision hereceived at this site, he carved a statuehonoring the spirit of the Konpira
Temple, which is located just north ofhere in Kagawa Prefecture.
Contact: Hashikuraji Temple,
Konpira Oﬃce ☎0883-72-0812
Location: 1006 Kuratani Shuzu, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

207 717 724＊14

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3 Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets
Tobacco Museum

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Nagoro, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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Unpenji Temple

As number 66 in Shikoku's 88 Temple
Pilgrimage, Unpenji Temple is also thehighest of the set with its mountaintop
perch of 910m. Founded in the year 789
by the esteemed monk Kobo Daishi, thispeaceful temple is also referred to as
Shikoku Koya, and can be accessed by
local road or via pilgrim trails that leadthrough Ehime Prefecture.
Contact: ☎0883-74-0066
Location: 763 Norouchi, Hakuchi, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City
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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

4 Kurozo Marshland

17 Kakashi-no-Sato(Scarecrow Village)

mapF-5The town of Ikeda has a centuries-spanninghistory of once being a hub for the area's
tobacco industry. The Tobacco Museum,with its udatsu architecture, oﬀers a glimpseof the prosperity enjoyed by the old-world
traders, as it is set in the stately home of a
19th century tobacco merchant.

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke(Samurai Residence)Contact: ☎0883-72-3450
Location: 2465-1 Machi, Ikeda, Miyoshi City
Operating time: 9:00-17:00 (closed Wednesdays
and during the New Year's period)
Entry fee: Adults 320 yen, university and highschool students 210 yen, middle andelementary school students 100 yen

Built over 250 years
ago, this impressive
thatched-roof house
was home to the Kita
Clan, which once
presided over the Iya
Valley.
Architecturefans will enjoy the traditional construction.
Nearby stands the enormous 800 year old

The central part of Ikeda, once prosperous due tothe bygone tobacco trade, is nice for strolling sincemuch of the old town remains in its traditional
form. Many of the historic houses here feature
unique udatsu half-walls that extend oﬀ the second
ﬂoor, and the neighborhood is also home to along-standing sake brewery.
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Contact: ☎0883-88-2040
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 310 yen, Children 100 yen

21 Ryugugake Cottage
Set in the lovely
Ryugugake Park, thissecluded assortmentof fully equip rental
cottages allows one
to stay in a pleasantnatural setting. Overlooking the Manpu
Gorge, which one can also cross here via asoaring wire suspension foot-bridge, the area
is noted for its stunning autumn leaves.
Contact: ☎080-2981-6221
Location: 438-3 Tsurui, Higashi Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31

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Location: 209 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 103 263＊18

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contemplative appreciation, or stroll along quiet streets lined with traditionalarchitecture that herald days of yore. Nature lovers will also welcome the variety

roof farmhouses and surrounded by some of Shikoku's highest mountains, many

Mt. Tsurugi

16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi(Double Vine Bridges)

In the valley's ﬁnal village of Nagoro
dwells one of Japan's utmost
oddities. Though home to only ahandful of living residents, thehamlet is populated by hundreds oflife-size dolls that “work” the ﬁelds,
gather along the road, and evenattend the school. It's easy to
mistake them for real, and one iswelcomed to wander among the“inhabitants”.

Tucked away in a quiet glen at the deepest endof the Iya Valley lies two hidden treasures. The
tranquil Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges capture
the imagination with their verdant forest setting
and rustic charm. Considered “wife and husband
bridges” due to one being “male” and the other“female”, those who make the eﬀort to seek out
these secluded creations of twisted vine willcertainly fall in love with them.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: 620 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen

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Shiozuka Highland

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A secret place of Heike legends
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Tsurugisan Quasi Nat'l Parkof waterfalls, verdant parks, and scenic landscapes in this all-encompassing area.

surprises await those who make the eﬀort to explore this back-country wonderland.

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Statue of Konaki-jiji

18 Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum

This collection of antiquesand heirlooms documents
the rugged life of the Iya
Valley inhabitants, datingback hundreds of years. It
also features many artifacts
from the ﬂeeing Heike Clan, who hid in the valley after
their defeat in the 12th century Genpei War.
Contact: ☎0883-88-2286
Location: 14-3 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry Fee: Adults 410 yen, Middle SchoolStudents 210 yen, Children 100 yen
Opening hours: Thu-Tue 10:00-16:00. Closed
on weekends and holidays from Dec to Feb.
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The organization thatmaintains this 300
year old thatched-roof
house is led byauthor and East Asia
researcher Alex Kerr,
who was attracted tothebeautyandremoteness of the Iya Valley decades ago. It
is open for tours with prior reservation, or forovernight lodging.

This fantastic 100 hectare plateau is dominated by the
1,043m peak of Shiozuka-mine. Spreading across both
Tokushima and Ehime Prefectures, on clear days thislofty area oﬀers views as far as the Seto Sea andbeyond to the north. At night the unobstructed sky
explodes with stars, while the early morning provides achance to see the wondrous unkai (sea of clouds).
Each spring the area is burned oﬀ in a glaring displayof snaking ﬁre. Bungalows and camping are available
along with other outdoor activities.
Contact: Shiozuka Highland Campground ☎0883-86-3077
Location: Tairano, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open April 1 to Nov 30 (closed in winter)
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history of being a place to get away from it all. This truly oﬀ-the-beaten-path area was

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Located near the heart of the Oboke Gorge, this large
rest area is part of the Michi-no-Eki system and oﬀers anarray of souvenirs and treats, as well as a rock museum
full of stunning geological treasures. This is also home tothe unique Yokai Museum, which is great for anyone
looking for a spooky and fun experience.

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Yokai Museum

Born of the earthʼs subterranean movements,
landscapes in Miyoshi City witness the change oftime over millions of years. As the venue ofrafting and wakeboard championships, the nature
here is world renowned. In Yoshino River, rapid
and slow water oﬀer various kinds of water
activities. Enjoy outdoor activities in thisotherworldly place!

The Yamashiro area of Miyoshi City ishistorically noted as being home to over 150
spots for legendary monsters (called Yokai),probably due to the daunting landscape. Thesemythical monsters have a variety of diﬀerent
attributes, and are well known across Japan for
their strange and peculiar ways. The Yokai
Museum is home to a collection of Yokai
sculptures, images, stories, and history. Fun forkids or anyone interested in traditional folklore.

Contact:
https://miyoshi-city.jp/naturetourism/

Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: For museum, adults 700 yen, children 350 yen

mapC-231 Mt. Nokanoike

Konaki-jiji is a famous
Yokai monster that wasborn in the perilous Obokearea and featured in theacclaimed manga comicsof the late author Shigeru
Mizuki. Erected in his
honor and featuring Mr.
Mizuki's autograph, Yokaifans from across Japan
come here to pay tribute. ©Mizuki Production

Rising to a height of
1,294m, the misty
primeval forest of
this mountain ishome to a variety ofrare plant species,
includingtruerhododendron and blunt-leaved bog moss.
Featuring boardwalks and ancient shrines, it
is also the site of a rhododendron festival inearly June when the ﬂowers are in bloom.

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pristinesurroundings of these
giant stones are well
known
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their
beauty. Fireﬂies comeout in abundance inthe summer, while
the autumn leaves are simply spectacular. Thisriverside area oﬀers a nostalgic feel with its
old-time waterwheel and as being a notable
resting place for traveling ancient samurai.

The bold cliﬀ-face of
Ryugatake, with its
abundance of wild
maple trees, is aprominent feature of
the sparkling Matsuo
River Valley. Rising toa height of 950m and about 4km long, itbursts with color in the autumn as themaple leaves turn vivid red, and is noted as
being featured in traditional paintings.

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Yorihiro, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Shimomyo, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi CityIya RivkekTo

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Unkai (Hachi-Go-Giri)“Sea of Clouds”
The valleys in and around Oboke through which
the Yoshino River ﬂows oﬀer a rare natural
phenomenon called unkai, which means “sea ofclouds”. Also referred to locally as hachi-go-giri,
this awe-inspiring cloud formation occurs in theearly mornings (7AM or before) when the fog
settles into the valley, and if seen from above it
looks like an expanse of ocean with the mountaintops peeking out like islands. Most common
when the seasons change in March and April, as
well as from October to December, there areseveral recommended viewing points for those
who wish to witness this amazing sight.
(Unkai viewpoints are marked on the map withthis symbol:)

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Iya Fureai Park

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Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

This rest area in central Nishi-Iya is part ofJapanʼs Michi-no-Eki system and is near to the
Iya-no-Kazurabashi. Lots of hand-made Iya
souvenirs and treats are available here, including
Iya Soba and local honey.

The Heike Residence Museum

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Various sake producers from across Shikoku converge
for this large tasting event, and the local breweries
open their doors for tours. Not a time for teetotaling!

Sample some of
Awa-Ikeda's renowned
locally-produced sake!

Shikoku Sake
Festival Mid February
Northern Area

Enjoy the nostalgic comfort with this reﬁned performance, on thestage surrounded by rich nature.

August 14-16

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in late April

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Noted as one of Japan's 100 Famous
Mountains and standing at 1,955m, Mt.
Tsurugi is the highest mountain in theregion and home to lush woodlands.
With its name translating as “sword”
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and also referred to locally as Ken-zan,legend has it that the sword of the Heike child Emperor Antoku is buried
somewhere within. Suitable for even novice hikers, climbing the mountain is
not overly diﬃcult, and one can also take a chairlift half-way up. Uponreaching the meadow-covered top, the grand view extends to the Seto Sea
northwards, while starry nights and early morning unkai (sea of clouds) await
those who opt to stay in one of the summit lodges.
Contact: Tsurugi-san Chairlift ☎0883-67-5277
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Location: Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee for chairlift (one way): Adults 1,050 yen, Children 520 yen
mapG-5(round trip): Adults 1,900 yen, Children 900 yen
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Operating time: Chairlift open mid April to end of Nov

Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo,
Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open daily
March to Nov, but closed on
Tuesdays Dec to Feb

Biwa Waterfall

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Contact: ☎0883-76-8585
Location: 379 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: March to November

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Overlook from the Peeing Boy Statue

Contact: ☎0883-87-2670
Location: 348-2 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
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Dec 20 to end of Feb)
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Traditional materials are displayed inthatched roof buildings.
The museum exhibits materials andrelics of Heike Clan.
Contact: ☎0883-84-1408
Location: 46 Higashinishioka, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
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Entry fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen

Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Miyoshi City Office Tourism Strategy DivisionDiﬀerent teams compete in a snowball ﬁght competition, with thewinner going to the national championship. Your passions will burneven if only watching.

Yukigassen Shikoku Tournament
Oku-Iya Area

○From Tokushima Awa-Odori Airport to Awa-Ikeda ……………………About 1 hr 20 min○From Kochi Ryoma Airport to Oboke ……………………………………About 1 hr 20 min○From Takamatsu Airport to Awa-Ikeda …………………………………About 1 hr 20 min●From Airport (by car)A tribute to the local-born
samurai lord of the
Sengoku Period!

Iya Fusuma-karakuri,
traditional Japanesesliding screen stage art

About 30 teams of costumed dancers and bands ﬁll thestreets of Ikeda, as the town roars to life. The ancient
Awa-Odori dance is renowned for its ardor. Join the fun!

For 3 days during the Obon Holiday, Ikeda explodes with energy!

Yokai Festival Late November
Oboke-Iya Area

For one night each spring, a ﬁre-line is set alight to help protect andsupport natural vegetation. The controlled ﬂame crawls across thehills like a ﬁery snake. An amazing sight!

See the highlands flare up in bright red!
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Oboke・Iya
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This scenic region is recommended
by the Michelin Green Guide

World-class attractions and activities abound in the Oboke / Iya area, which is ﬁlled withdramatic valleys and majestic views. The breathtaking road through Iyakei with the emerald
waters of the Iya River ﬂowing below is praised by travel specialists, including the Michelin

Green Guide. Crossing the famed Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge brings a thrill to anyone,

while those looking for more adventure can go rafting down the torrents of the Yoshino River as
it blasts through the stunning Oboke Gorge.

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)
One of Japan's Three Strange Bridges, theastounding Kazurabashi suspension bridge ismade of local vines and is a nationallydesignated Important Cultural Property.
Legends say that the ancient Heike
residents made such bridges in order toeasily cut them away if pursued by invading warriors. Rebuilt every
3 years and stretching 45m long, 2m wide, and swaying 14m above
the river below, walking across the creaking vines of thisback-country marvel will surely make your heart pound!
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877(For car navigation, use this number: 0883-87-2200)
Location: 162-2 Zentoku, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen
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The steep canyons formed by the rushing Yoshino
River are known as the Oboke and Koboke Gorges,
the names of which interestingly translate as “bigstep danger” and “little step danger” probably due tothe historic risks involved when traversing throughthese formidable wonders. Believed to have formed
100 to 200 million years ago, the 8km long walls of
sculpted rock in this impressive National Natural
Monument beautifully change in appearance with theseasons, and can now be safely viewed by road fromabove or by boat from below.
Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Contact: ☎0883-84-1211
Location: Between Shigezane and Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City Entry fee: Adults 1,500 yen,Children 750 yen
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25 Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

Enjoy the abundance of nature at this park along
the banks of the Iya River. Oﬀering a fun
mono-rail ride that wanders 430m along themountainside gardens here, there is also zip-line across the Iya valley
and a tranquil campground. It's also a popular spot to try ﬁshing.

The spectacular lower reaches of the Iya Valley
are known as Iyakei (gorge area), where forabout 20km the emerald waters meander
through undeveloped mountains and dramatic
cliﬀs. One can follow the mostly one-lane old“Iya Highway” (Rt 32) which twists precariously
high along the mountainside through here.
About halfway through the gorge, perched on a
protruding precipice with a 200m drop-oﬀ,
stands the daring little Peeing Boy Statue. Built
in 1968, this bronze sculpture was to celebrate
the local tradition of boys who would
courageously relieve themselves from thismagniﬁcent viewpoint.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Along the old “Iya Highway”
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City357 308 375＊47

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Iyakei / Hi-no-Ji Bend

Though the views along the “Iya Highway” as it
winds through Iyakei are as plentiful as they are
impressive, of particular note is the renowned
Hi-no-Ji Bend. At this point in the gorge, the Iya
River below strikingly hooks around a mountain,
providing a sight like no other. Taking its namedue to its resemblance to the Japanese letter hi(ひ), this fantastic spot is beautiful any time ofyear.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City
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Contact: ☎0883-72-0571
Located next to the Awa-Ikeda Bus
Terminal in Ikeda.
Operating time:11:00-18:00
for souvenirs and tourist info. Food anddrink corner open 11:00-17:30
Closed:Thursdays

Miyoshi Specialty Shop

○From Osaka …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs 50 min○From Kobe …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs

Feel the heat of excitement
on a cold winter day!

●Highway Bus

Last weekend of January＊From Awa-Ikeda to Oboke is about 30 minutes by car.

Miyoshi sake uses thearea's natural ingredients,
creating an exquisite taste
revered by aﬁcionados.

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Taste the bounty of oﬀerings from the unspoiled mountains
and rivers, as the time-honored local cuisine includes wild
game and macrobiotic delicacies. Throughout Japan, thisregion is known for its hearty, natural ﬂavors.

Northern Area

This fun festival in honor of mythicallocal Yokai monsters among the autumn leaves includes a portable
Yokai shrine, a Yokai parade, and even a Yokai band!

Celebration in the hometownof Konaki-Jiji!

○From JR Takamatsu ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr
○From JR Kochi ………………………………………… JR Oboke About 1 hr
○From JR Okayama …………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 30 min○From JR Tokushima ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 10 min○From JR Tokyo………………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 5 hrs○From JR Shin-Osaka ………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 2 hrs 30 min

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One of the best ways to experience the area would be to get out of your vehicle and see some sights on foot. All the places below are great spots for
exploring on your own. Detailed maps and area information are available at each location, found at places with the * symbol. Approximate total time to explore
each place is given.

As the Iya Valley is anarea renowned for growing
buckwheat, the short, thickhand-made soba noodles
that are ground with a stone
mill are a famed culinary
delight. Feel the warmth of thisdelicate, traditional taste.

Miyoshi Quality

Miyoshi Nagayoshi
Parade Early November

Oboke-Iya Area

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Yuzu Citrus
Syrup○From JR Matsuyama …………JR Tadotsu………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 3 hrs○From JR Awa-Ikeda ………………………………… JR Oboke About 20 min

For inquiries, contact: Restaurant Mannaka☎0883-84-1211

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Miyoshi City has a long history of producing hand-madesweets, including sweet bun with citrus, soybean spreadwith sugar, or sponge cake mixed with Japanese mugwort.
These simple but pure ﬂavors are popular with local people.

Traditional Sweets

This pamphlet was created based on information as of September 2023.

2145-1 Machi, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima, Japan 778-0002
TEL 0883-72-7620 FAX 0883-76-0203

These leather products utilize theskin of deer that were hunted downat Iya area, and the natural indigo
planted in Tokushima for over 600
years. As the design of indigo dyechanges every time, each productis unique in texture and ﬁbre.

The Miyoshi-noIppin specialty set
oﬀers a variety of
local foods featuring
the area's authentic
ﬂavors. Great for
yourself or as agift.

Traditional Indigo
Dye Products

Specialty
Goodsnatural productmade from
100% organic
yuzu citrus.

Oboke
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Japanese Gelee
refreshing
Black Tea Thisgelee is a

○From Kobe …………………Tokushima…………… Awa-Ikeda About 2 hr 30 min○From Okayama ………………Zentsuji……………… Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 40 min

This syrup is a natural
product made from 100%organic yuzu citrus.

Tea

Miyoshi Specialties＊The products and foods listed above are available at various places.
Please contact the Miyoshi City Tourist Oﬃce for more information.
☎0883-76-0877

Satisfy your sweet-tooth with some Kappa-na
soft ice cream, ﬂavored with a mind-bending mix
of green tea and charcoal, and adorned withfresh tea leaves.

Yokai Sweets Kappa-na

Wild Game Meat

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Special dishes based on
local monster legends!

This traditional boxed set
meal of local farm products
features recipes that dateback to the ancient days ofthe Heike, with the oﬀerings
based on what the season
has to oﬀer.

This porridge-stew is made with thewhole grains of buckwheat. Notable forits healthfulness, this local meal is often
cooked with chicken, mushrooms, andwild mountain sprouts.

Soba-gome Zosui

The culinary bounty of the Iya Valley farms is sure to excite
those who appreciate pure ﬂavors. The local konnyaku (yamcake) is ﬁrm and hearty, the famous iwa-dofu (stone tofu) is
so dense that a large brick of it was traditionally carried by asingle strand of rope, and the chewy goshi-imo (potato) arevalued for their solid consistency.

Iya-konnyaku, Iwa-dofu, Goshi-imo

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Starting in central Nishi-Iya, follow the valley's original road of Rt
32 northward into Iyakei to enjoy the gorge’s magnificent view
points, including the impressive “Hi-no-Ji” Bend. Later, take abreak at the Iya Onsen* to ride the cable car down for a riversidebath, and then continue on to the dizzying Peeing Boy Statue
overlook. Follow the curvy hillside road further down through thickforest and past other gorge viewpoints to Deai bus stop. (4-5
hours) (Buses travel this route as well if you wish to shorten thetrip.)

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Contact: Kirisako Village ☎0883-86-1115
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

Start at the Yokai Museum* in the Roadside Station Oboke*, go
200 meters down Rt 32 and turn left onto Rt 272 where the firststatue appears on the corner here. Follow Rt 272 through thenarrow side valley and try to spot all the statues along here
(about ten total). Turning at the first left to go over the bridge willlead you to a couple more. Back on Route 272, you'll eventuallyreach Fujinosato Park (about 2km from start) for the last statue.
A longer version with more statues is also possible. (1.5-2hours)oku
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Contact: SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111
Prior reservation of at least 2 days needed.

From the bottom, follow the old stone footpaths up into thevillage, passing by the small terraced farm plots as you see theresidents go about daily life. Visit the historic Nagaoka-ke
house* to walk through a traditional Iya residence, and thenclimb further to Sansho Shrine and take a break under its cool
old-growth cedar trees. Continue up the various paths more,
where the view gets better with every step as the thatched roofsof the Togenkyo-Iya cottages peek out here and there. Everyseason offers its own unique scenery. (1.5-3 hours)

Starting at Minokoshi*, take either the chairlift half-way up, orchoose to climb the whole route. If you walk, the first section will
be under a canopy of maple trees which is lovely in the autumn.
Either way, be sure to stop by the Otsurugi Shrine where you
can taste the mountain's renowned spring water. When you
finally crest the broad summit you can enjoy the breathtaking
view from various spots, or even choose to hike further to one of
the neighboring peaks. Large huts* on top offer meals andlodging. (4-5 hours)

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Contact: Tsuzuki Atelier☎0883-88-5625 Fax:0883-88-5415
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

Walk out from the parking area* and follow the loop path to theright out into the main marsh. Depending on the season you willsee different flowers in bloom. Various birds make their home
here, as well as a large range of butterflies. The sound of
croaking frogs fills the air, and in the summer the cicadas arealso buzzing. Different side paths lead off for further exploration
while others criss-cross the marsh. On the far end, a trail leads
down to/from the Matsuogawa Onsen*. Picnic points are
numerous. (1.5-3 hours)

Traverse the Old Iya Highway By Foot

Niihama IC

357 077 599＊14

228 223 233＊36

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Tsuji TownscapeLong ago, whenboats were themain form oftransport along
the
YoshinoRiver, Tsuji was aprominent river
port town. As a commercial way-station for
the 19th century tobacco trade, theprosperous residents built lovely homes,
many of which still stand today.

Thishilltoppark
oﬀers a fantastic viewof the Yoshino River
Valleyandthe
Shikoku
MountainRange. A great place
to bring the family, as it features anadventure castle, playground, and slides in alovely woodland setting. Barbecue spots andbungalows are also available.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Tsuji, Ikawa, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-77-4320
Location: 1342-3 Shibo, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open all year
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228 191 618＊3

Mt.Tsurugi-Yoshino River
Tourism Zone

By using indigenous Japanese yams, learn the process ofmaking konnyaku (yam cake). The locally grown yams are
prized in this region, and by following a time-honored
process passed down through generations, you can make thistraditional countryside delicacy in a lovely natural setting.

From JR Awa-Ikeda Station*, head down through the oldcovered arcade and then cross the main road to enter the oldtown. The streets here are lined with a mix of newer buildings
and traditional Udatsu architecture. Be sure to stop at the Ikeda
Tobacco Museum* which is set in a lovely old house, and have a
break within the small courtyard garden here. Side-streets
branch out here and there and are worth exploring, whileheading north from the small red-roof shrine leads to thepeaceful Suwa Park. (1-2 hours)

This tea is grown using
traditional, steep slope
agricultural methods, andhas a smooth, refreshingﬂavor.

Soy Sauce

Miyoshi Specialty Web Shop

③Konnyaku Making

Explore Ochiai Mountainside Village

Seek Out Eerie Yokai Monster Statues

Kochi Expwy

Miyoshi City Tourism Association@miyoshi̲kankou

228 090 118＊88

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/

OBOKE IYA TOURISTNAVIGATION

Historically, Iya Soba has been given to Henro (pilgrim)travelers, and with this class you can experience the processof soba making, including mixing and kneading the dough,rolling it out, and cutting up noodles. After eating what
you've made, you'll be given a certiﬁcate of completion.

The local soy sauce is highly
recommended for those who
can appreciate traditional,
hand-made tastes.

①Traditional Soba Making

Find out more atExperience Nature at Kurozo Marshland

Climb Mt. Tsurugi for a Panoramic View

The base for this local hot-pot is a
mix of sake, miso, and soy sauce, andserved with Tokushima area pork andvarious vegetables. Available at the
Shikoku Sake Festival (mid-February)or at other hotel/restaurants.

Cooked on a large ﬂat stone or
griddle, a wall of miso paste encloses
a robust stew of river trout, tofu, andvegetables. This unique aromatic feast
is indigenous to Iya, and able to bereserved at some accommodations.

Hirara Yaki
Miyoshi

JR Niihama

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Miyoshi City
Driving Map

Nishi Awa

Tourist sites in Miyoshi City

Ochiai Village, beyond a ﬁeld of soba.

Learn how to make the famous Iya Soba. With this classyou can experience the whole process including grinding
the buckwheat by stone mortar, kneading out the doughby hand, and cutting the noodles. Then feast on what
you made. No experience needed to enjoy!

These cute bite-sized
littletreatsareaspecialty with a long
tradition in Ikeda. Madeof sweet bean jelly, theycome in a variety ofshapes and styles.

Yokan

Souvenirs of Miyoshi②Henro Soba Making

By using the local tea
leaves that are grown in
the rugged mountains,
Miyoshi tea has asmooth ﬂavor that isdeep and hearty.

www.miyoshi-yamabiko.jp

Workshops Connect with local people through hands-on learning experiences!
Stroll Along Ikeda's Historic Streets

Also referred to as gibier in Japanese(taken from the French term for wildgame), in Miyoshi City this is a
traditional fare, as the deep mountains
have been superb hunting grounds sincelong ago. Wild boar and deer are themain oﬀerings, served in a variety ofstyles throughout the area.

The local ayu sweetﬁsh andamego river trout are takenfrom the clear mountainstreams, and after being
encrusted with salt, they areslowly grilled on skewers
around a charcoal ﬁre.

Grilled Ayu and Amego

Named after the legendary Hidarugami
monster, who entrances people to arealm of lethargic gluttony, this potent
ramen noodle soup is decked withhunks of boar meat and wild mountainsprouts.

This
uniquelyIyaoﬀering
consisting of a thick slice ofkonnyaku yam cake, a hefty cubeof “stone” tofu, and a dense local
potato, all skewered together,slathered with miso, and slow
roasted around a ﬁre.

Deko Mawashi

and where old world charm awaits.
home to legends and adventure,teeming with natural wonders,Experience this otherworldly place,

Iya Valley
Oboke Gorge

JR Fukuyama

Miyoshi Tourist Guide

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Sanyo Expwy

JR Aioi122
95

Access to Tokushima (with distance and travel time)

18
15

JR Shin-Kobe

Miki-Higashi IC

JR Himeji

Nishinomiya-Kita ICJR Osaka
Toyonaka IC
JRShin-Osaka
Chugoku-Ikeda IC

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Kobe-Sanda IC

Hanada IC

The bold cliﬀ-face of
Ryugatake, with its
abundance of wild
maple trees, is aprominent feature of
the sparkling Matsuo
River Valley. Rising toa height of 950m and about 4km long, itbursts with color in the autumn as themaple leaves turn vivid red, and is noted as
being featured in traditional paintings.

The
pristinesurroundings of these
giant stones are well
known
for
their
beauty. Fireﬂies comeout in abundance inthe summer, while
the autumn leaves are simply spectacular. Thisriverside area oﬀers a nostalgic feel with its
old-time waterwheel and as being a notable
resting place for traveling ancient samurai.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Shimomyo, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Yorihiro, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

This fantastic 100 hectare plateau is dominated by the
1,043m peak of Shiozuka-mine. Spreading across both
Tokushima and Ehime Prefectures, on clear days thislofty area oﬀers views as far as the Seto Sea andbeyond to the north. At night the unobstructed sky
explodes with stars, while the early morning provides achance to see the wondrous unkai (sea of clouds).
Each spring the area is burned oﬀ in a glaring displayof snaking ﬁre. Bungalows and camping are available
along with other outdoor activities.
Contact: Shiozuka Highland Campground ☎0883-86-3077
Location: Tairano, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open April 1 to Nov 30 (closed in winter)

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Tea

Yuzu Citrus
Syrup

Traverse the Old Iya Highway By Foot

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Kawanoe IC

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JR Kawanoe

Sanuki-Toyonaka IC

44
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JR Oboke
City

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37

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JR Awa-Ikeda

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Sakuragaoka Park

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: 1395-1 Nishiikawa, Ikawa, Miyoshi City357 703 520＊34

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Roadside Station Mino

The wide view of
the Yoshino River
from
this
Michi-no-Eki
system rest stop islovely, especiallywhen the sun sets
across the water.
A variety of fresh, locally grown produce isavailable here, as well as a souvenir shop
and a cafe/restaurant.

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Takiji Temple

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Ryuzu-no-Taki/
Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

This venerable
temple is said
to have been
established bytheancientmonk
Kobo
Daishi in theyears between
824 and 834. Revered inside is a large
wooden Buddha statue dating from theancient Heian Period and is nationallydesignated as an Important Cultural Asset.

It is said that the
Ryuzu-no-Takiwaterfall was a placeof contemplation for
the revered monk
Kobo Daishi. About
300m
away,
the
spectacular Kongo-no-Taki waterfall blasts
from out of the rock face, splashing downover 40m below. The autumn leaves at thesewaterfalls are sure to delight.

Contact: ☎0883-77-2486
Location: 1796 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

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228 157 725＊62

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JR Fukuyama

Takamatsu
Airport

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Seto-Ohashi Bridge

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Tokushima

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Miyoshi Tourist Guide

One of the best ways to experience the area would be to get out of your vehicle and see some sights on foot. All the places below are great spots for
exploring on your own. Detailed maps and area information are available at each location, found at places with the * symbol. Approximate total time to explore
each place is given.

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Taste the bounty of oﬀerings from the unspoiled mountains
and rivers, as the time-honored local cuisine includes wild
game and macrobiotic delicacies. Throughout Japan, thisregion is known for its hearty, natural ﬂavors.

Miyoshi Quality

As the Iya Valley is anarea renowned for growing
buckwheat, the short, thickhand-made soba noodles
that are ground with a stone
mill are a famed culinary
delight. Feel the warmth of thisdelicate, traditional taste.

Iya Soba

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Tokushim
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Takamatsu
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白浜
南紀田辺IC

Tokushima IC
Tokushima Nanbu Expwy
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Tsuda IC
Wakayama
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JR Wakayama

Kaizuka IC

Kansai Int'l Airport
JR Hineno

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

Kobe Airport

JR Nishi-Akashi

JR Okayama

Kobe-Nishi IC

Access to Tokushima (with distance and travel time)

Wakayama IC

Awaji IC

Hayashima IC

Sanyo Expwy

Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
JR Railway
Sakai ICJR Shin-Kurashiki

16
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Expressway
Primary Route

Sumoto IC

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Distance: Approx km
Time: Approx minutes

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This hilltop park is
ﬁlled with over 1,100
cherry trees. Though
the main blooming
time is early spring,
due to the large
variety of subspecies
here, blossoms can be enjoyed throughout
the year. Pleasant views can be had here of
the Yoshino River and surrounding
countryside.

228 193 506＊8

MiyoshiNag
Kurashiki IC

357 466 164＊30

Contact: ☎0883-76-2050
Location: 1909-1 Tachino, Mino, Miyoshi City
Closed : Mondays, 12/30-1/4

Hirara Yaki

Iya-konnyaku, Iwa-dofu, Goshi-imo

Otoyo IC

MatsuyJR Niihama

Cooked on a large ﬂat stone or
griddle, a wall of miso paste encloses
a robust stew of river trout, tofu, andvegetables. This unique aromatic feast
is indigenous to Iya, and able to bereserved at some accommodations.

The base for this local hot-pot is a
mix of sake, miso, and soy sauce, andserved with Tokushima area pork andvarious vegetables. Available at the
Shikoku Sake Festival (mid-February)or at other hotel/restaurants.

The culinary bounty of the Iya Valley farms is sure to excite
those who appreciate pure ﬂavors. The local konnyaku (yamcake) is ﬁrm and hearty, the famous iwa-dofu (stone tofu) is
so dense that a large brick of it was traditionally carried by asingle strand of rope, and the chewy goshi-imo (potato) arevalued for their solid consistency.

Osaka

JR Gomen

JR Awa-Kamo

357 789 064＊6

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Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori ParkThis
hilltoppark
oﬀers a fantastic viewof the Yoshino River
Valleyandthe
Shikoku
MountainRange. A great place
to bring the family, as it features anadventure castle, playground, and slides in alovely woodland setting. Barbecue spots andbungalows are also available.
Contact: ☎0883-77-4320
Location: 1342-3 Shibo, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open all year
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Tsuji TownscapeLong ago, whenboats were themain form oftransport along
the
YoshinoRiver, Tsuji was aprominent river
port town. As a commercial way-station for
the 19th century tobacco trade, theprosperous residents built lovely homes,
many of which still stand today.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Tsuji, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
228 090 118＊88

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Iya Valley
Oboke Gorge

Seek Out Eerie Yokai Monster Statues

Climb Mt. Tsurugi for a Panoramic View

The Yokai Menu

Heike Gozen

Soba-gome Zosui

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Special dishes based on
local monster legends!

＊Event location and dates are subject to change.
Please check beforehand for more information.

Kochi Ryoma Airport
Okayama IC

357 489 898＊40

Experience this otherworldly place,This porridge-stew is made with thewhole grains of buckwheat. Notable forits healthfulness, this local meal is often
cooked with chicken, mushrooms, andwild mountain sprouts.

Kochi ICin late April

Event Guide

Miyoshi City Access Guide
JR KochiNorthern Area

Oboke-Iya Area

Necessary Travel Time

Hidaru Ramen
This traditional boxed set
meal of local farm products
features recipes that dateback to the ancient days ofthe Heike, with the oﬀerings
based on what the season
has to oﬀer.

Shiozuka Highland
Field Burning●JR Train

Named after the legendary Hidarugami
monster, who entrances people to arealm of lethargic gluttony, this potent
ramen noodle soup is decked withhunks of boar meat and wild mountainsprouts.

Ikeda Awa-Odori Festival

See the highlands flare up in bright red!

○From JR Tokyo………………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 5 hrs
Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Wild Game Meat

○From JR Shin-Osaka ………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 2 hrs 30 min
Takamatsu-Nishi IC

Contact: ☎0883-78-3003
Location: Hirayama, Iuchinishi, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Dec to Marchteeming with natural wonders,

Yokai Sweets Kappa-na

August 14-16

For one night each spring, a ﬁre-line is set alight to help protect andsupport natural vegetation. The controlled ﬂame crawls across thehills like a ﬁery snake. An amazing sight!

○From JR Okayama …………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 30 min
Minokoshi

Contact: JR Shikoku Awa-Ikeda Station☎0883-72-0022
Location: Tatsutani, Nishiyama, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

home to legends and adventure,

Starting in central Nishi-Iya, follow the valley's original road of Rt
32 northward into Iyakei to enjoy the gorge’s magnificent view
points, including the impressive “Hi-no-Ji” Bend. Later, take abreak at the Iya Onsen* to ride the cable car down for a riversidebath, and then continue on to the dizzying Peeing Boy Statue
overlook. Follow the curvy hillside road further down through thickforest and past other gorge viewpoints to Deai bus stop. (4-5
hours) (Buses travel this route as well if you wish to shorten thetrip.)

Satisfy your sweet-tooth with some Kappa-na
soft ice cream, ﬂavored with a mind-bending mix
of green tea and charcoal, and adorned withfresh tea leaves.

For 3 days during the Obon Holiday, Ikeda explodes with energy!

Yokai Festival Late November
Oboke-Iya Area

○From JR Tokushima ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 10 min

About 30 teams of costumed dancers and bands ﬁll thestreets of Ikeda, as the town roars to life. The ancient
Awa-Odori dance is renowned for its ardor. Join the fun!

Celebration in the hometownof Konaki-Jiji!

○From JR Takamatsu ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr
JR Sadamitsu

With a panoramicview
looking
towards the Seto
Sea, Shikoku's ﬁrst
ski
area
is
continually suppliedwith fresh powder
from its snow machines, giving optimal
conditions. Five courses for various levels are onoﬀer, and night skiing is available on Saturdays.

Deko Mawashi
Start at the Yokai Museum* in the Roadside Station Oboke*, go
200 meters down Rt 32 and turn left onto Rt 272 where the firststatue appears on the corner here. Follow Rt 272 through thenarrow side valley and try to spot all the statues along here
(about ten total). Turning at the first left to go over the bridge willlead you to a couple more. Back on Route 272, you'll eventuallyreach Fujinosato Park (about 2km from start) for the last statue.
A longer version with more statues is also possible. (1.5-2hours)○From JR Matsuyama …………JR Tadotsu………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 3 hrs○From JR Awa-Ikeda ………………………………… JR Oboke About 20 min
Mima IC

Ikawa Ski Resort‒ Kainayama

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kurozo, Shitsukawa, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-77-2954 (for day use)
Location: 1467 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Wednesdays
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Locateddeepinthemountains near the border ofTokushimaandKagawaPrefectures, this tucked away
train station is considered themost remote in Shikoku.
Railway fans from across thecountry come to see thispeculiar little depot and its
unique switchback rail link.

6ThisuniquelyIyaoﬀering
consisting of a thick slice ofkonnyaku yam cake, a hefty cubeof “stone” tofu, and a dense local
potato, all skewered together,slathered with miso, and slow
roasted around a ﬁre.

Starting at Minokoshi*, take either the chairlift half-way up, orchoose to climb the whole route. If you walk, the first section will
be under a canopy of maple trees which is lovely in the autumn.
Either way, be sure to stop by the Otsurugi Shrine where you
can taste the mountain's renowned spring water. When you
finally crest the broad summit you can enjoy the breathtaking
view from various spots, or even choose to hike further to one of
the neighboring peaks. Large huts* on top offer meals andlodging. (4-5 hours)

Northern Area

This fun festival in honor of mythicallocal Yokai monsters among the autumn leaves includes a portable
Yokai shrine, a Yokai parade, and even a Yokai band!

JR Takamatsu

Also referred to as gibier in Japanese(taken from the French term for wildgame), in Miyoshi City this is a
traditional fare, as the deep mountains
have been superb hunting grounds sincelong ago. Wild boar and deer are themain oﬀerings, served in a variety ofstyles throughout the area.

Miyoshi Nagayoshi
Parade Early November

Oboke-Iya Area

●Car

This festival includes lots of warrior-costumed participants
honoring the ancient ruler Miyoshi Nagayoshi, who wasborn right here in Mino. See classic samurai come to life!

A tribute to the local-born
samurai lord of the
Sengoku Period!

Iya Fusuma-karakuri,
traditional Japanesesliding screen stage art○From Kobe …………………Tokushima…………… Awa-Ikeda About 2 hr 30 min
JR Anabuki

Covering an area of 27
hectares at an altitude
of
600m,
this
otherworldly wetland is
the habitat for a wide
variety of rare plants,
insects, and small
animals. Each month,diﬀerent species of
ﬂowers come into bloom, and the web of walking
paths and shady resting spots makes this pristine
retreat accessible to all.

JR Dosan Line
Tsubojiri Station

and where old world charm awaits.

Every other Saturday in October○From Okayama ………………Zentsuji……………… Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 40 min
Takamatsu-Higashi IC

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Grilled Ayu and Amego●From Airport (by car)

KoyadairaFor inquiries, contact: Restaurant Mannaka☎0883-84-1211

Northern Area

Enjoy the nostalgic comfort with this reﬁned performance, on thestage surrounded by rich nature.

○From Kochi Ryoma Airport to Oboke ……………………………………About 1 hr 20 min○From JR Kochi ………………………………………… JR Oboke About 1 hr

＊The products and foods listed above are available at various places.
Please contact the Miyoshi City Tourist Oﬃce for more information.
☎0883-76-0877

Shikoku Sake
Festival Mid February

Oku-Iya Area

○From Takamatsu Airport to Awa-Ikeda …………………………………About 1 hr 20 min
Wakimachi IC

Explore Ochiai Mountainside Village

Local Sake

This syrup is a natural
product made from 100%organic yuzu citrus.

Miyoshi Specialties

The local ayu sweetﬁsh andamego river trout are takenfrom the clear mountainstreams, and after being
encrusted with salt, they areslowly grilled on skewers
around a charcoal ﬁre.

Miyoshi sake uses thearea's natural ingredients,
creating an exquisite taste
revered by aﬁcionados.

Sample some of
Awa-Ikeda's renowned
locally-produced sake!

Yukigassen Shikoku Tournament○From Tokushima Awa-Odori Airport to Awa-Ikeda ……………………About 1 hr 20 min
JR Awa-Yamakawa

Experience Nature at Kurozo Marshland

Stroll Along Ikeda's Historic Streets

From the bottom, follow the old stone footpaths up into thevillage, passing by the small terraced farm plots as you see theresidents go about daily life. Visit the historic Nagaoka-ke
house* to walk through a traditional Iya residence, and thenclimb further to Sansho Shrine and take a break under its cool
old-growth cedar trees. Continue up the various paths more,
where the view gets better with every step as the thatched roofsof the Togenkyo-Iya cottages peek out here and there. Everyseason offers its own unique scenery. (1.5-3 hours)

Souvenirs of Miyoshi

This refreshinggelee is anatural productmade from
100% organic
yuzu citrus.

Various sake producers from across Shikoku converge
for this large tasting event, and the local breweries
open their doors for tours. Not a time for teetotaling!

Last weekend of January＊From Awa-Ikeda to Oboke is about 30 minutes by car.

Kaiyo

Walk out from the parking area* and follow the loop path to theright out into the main marsh. Depending on the season you willsee different flowers in bloom. Various birds make their home
here, as well as a large range of butterflies. The sound of
croaking frogs fills the air, and in the summer the cicadas arealso buzzing. Different side paths lead off for further exploration
while others criss-cross the marsh. On the far end, a trail leads
down to/from the Matsuogawa Onsen*. Picnic points are
numerous. (1.5-3 hours)

From JR Awa-Ikeda Station*, head down through the oldcovered arcade and then cross the main road to enter the oldtown. The streets here are lined with a mix of newer buildings
and traditional Udatsu architecture. Be sure to stop at the Ikeda
Tobacco Museum* which is set in a lovely old house, and have a
break within the small courtyard garden here. Side-streets
branch out here and there and are worth exploring, whileheading north from the small red-roof shrine leads to thepeaceful Suwa Park. (1-2 hours)

Find out more at

Feel the heat of excitement
on a cold winter day!

●Highway Bus

Naka

Kurozo Marshland

Workshops Connect with local people through hands-on learning experiences!

Miyoshi Specialty Web ShopDiﬀerent teams compete in a snowball ﬁght competition, with thewinner going to the national championship. Your passions will burneven if only watching.

○From Osaka …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs 50 min

Oboke
Yuzu Citrus
Japanese Gelee
Black Tea

By using the local tea
leaves that are grown in
the rugged mountains,
Miyoshi tea has asmooth ﬂavor that isdeep and hearty.

www.miyoshi-yamabiko.jp○From Kobe …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs
Kawamata

pleasant

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This tea is grown using
traditional, steep slope
agricultural methods, andhas a smooth, refreshingﬂavor.

Soy Sauce

Miyoshi Specialty Shop

Specialty
Goods

Tsuda-Higashi IC②Henro Soba Making

The local soy sauce is highly
recommended for those who
can appreciate traditional,
hand-made tastes.

●Inquiry

JR Kamojima

Nagaoka-ke Historic Housethe357 761 306＊16

These cute bite-sized
littletreatsareaspecialty with a long
tradition in Ikeda. Madeof sweet bean jelly, theycome in a variety ofshapes and styles.

Traditional Indigo
Dye Products

Donari IC

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Climbing 390m up the side of a mountain, the historic Ochiai Village
is acclaimed for its collection of classic architecture, winding
footpaths, rock walls, and terraced farm-plots, which all date backcenturies. Still inhabited by the residents, wandering around thisbucolic “living museum” allows one to get a feel for traditional Iya life.
The Nagaoka-ke Historic House is open to the public, but if one
wishes to stay the night, the eight beautifully restored thatched-roof
rental homes of Togenkyo-Iya oﬀer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On the opposite side of the valley, the Ochiai Village Viewpoint allows
one to take in the full grandeur of this picturesque hamlet.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Ochiai, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 172 526＊60 mapE-4・E-5

Momiji Onsen

This
large
hot
spring bath houseis adjacent to the
Mino Noson Fureai
Park. It is easy tospend your time inits open-air bath,which allows one torelax in the thermal
water while enjoying
mountainside view.

Nationally Important Preservation District for Groupsof Traditional Buildings①Traditional Soba Making

Traditional Sweets

Hiketa IC

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By using indigenous Japanese yams, learn the process ofmaking konnyaku (yam cake). The locally grown yams are
prized in this region, and by following a time-honored
process passed down through generations, you can make thistraditional countryside delicacy in a lovely natural setting.

Aizumi IC

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Historically, Iya Soba has been given to Henro (pilgrim)travelers, and with this class you can experience the processof soba making, including mixing and kneading the dough,rolling it out, and cutting up noodles. After eating what
you've made, you'll be given a certiﬁcate of completion.

JR Itano

Contact: ☎080-2981-6221
Location: 438-3 Tsurui, Higashi Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31

Ochiai Village

Learn how to make the famous Iya Soba. With this classyou can experience the whole process including grinding
the buckwheat by stone mortar, kneading out the doughby hand, and cutting the noodles. Then feast on what
you made. No experience needed to enjoy!

Itano ICSet in the lovely
Ryugugake Park, thissecluded assortmentof fully equip rental
cottages allows one
to stay in a pleasantnatural setting. Overlooking the Manpu
Gorge, which one can also cross here via asoaring wire suspension foot-bridge, the area
is noted for its stunning autumn leaves.

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Hashikuraji Temple

Mt.
Tsurugi

Ochiai Village, beyond a ﬁeld of soba.

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Ryugugake Cottage

Contact: Kirisako Village ☎0883-86-1115
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

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The central part of Ikeda, once prosperous due tothe bygone tobacco trade, is nice for strolling sincemuch of the old town remains in its traditional
form. Many of the historic houses here feature
unique udatsu half-walls that extend oﬀ the second
ﬂoor, and the neighborhood is also home to along-standing sake brewery.
mapC-2357 697 161＊77

Contact: SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111
Prior reservation of at least 2 days needed.

Kitakyushu-Shinmoji

Ikeda TownscapeNishi Awa

Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Miyoshi City Office Tourism Strategy Divisione

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The town of Ikeda has a centuries-spanninghistory of once being a hub for the area's
tobacco industry. The Tobacco Museum,with its udatsu architecture, oﬀers a glimpseof the prosperity enjoyed by the old-world
traders, as it is set in the stately home of a
19th century tobacco merchant.
Contact: ☎0883-72-3450
Location: 2465-1 Machi, Ikeda, Miyoshi City
Operating time: 9:00-17:00 (closed Wednesdays
and during the New Year's period)
Entry fee: Adults 320 yen, university and highschool students 210 yen, middle andelementary school students 100 yen

Contact: ☎0883-88-2040
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 310 yen, Children 100 yen
357 137 058＊04

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets
Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

Tourist sites in Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-72-0571
Located next to the Awa-Ikeda Bus
Terminal in Ikeda.
Operating time:11:00-18:00
for souvenirs and tourist info. Food anddrink corner open 11:00-17:30
Closed:Thursdays

The Miyoshi-noIppin specialty set
oﬀers a variety of
local foods featuring
the area's authentic
ﬂavors. Great for
yourself or as a
gift.

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Miyoshi City has a long history of producing hand-madesweets, including sweet bun with citrus, soybean spreadwith sugar, or sponge cake mixed with Japanese mugwort.
These simple but pure ﬂavors are popular with local people.

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Contact: ☎0883-88-5290
Location: 209 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City497 362 349＊36

Built over 250 years
ago, this impressive
thatched-roof house
was home to the Kita
Clan, which once
presided over the Iya
Valley.
Architecturefans will enjoy the traditional construction.
Nearby stands the enormous 800 year old

357 450 522＊00

This pamphlet was created based on information as of September 2023.

2145-1 Machi, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima, Japan 778-0002
TEL 0883-72-7620 FAX 0883-76-0203

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The organization thatmaintains this 300
year old thatched-roof
house is led byauthor and East Asia
researcher Alex Kerr,
who was attracted tothebeautyandremoteness of the Iya Valley decades ago. It
is open for tours with prior reservation, or forovernight lodging.

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Bukeyashiki Kita-ke(Samurai Residence)357 271 010＊20

207 416 625＊3

Chiiori TrustContact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Nagoro, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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These leather products utilize theskin of deer that were hunted downat Iya area, and the natural indigo
planted in Tokushima for over 600
years. As the design of indigo dyechanges every time, each productis unique in texture and ﬁbre.

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Shiozuka Highland

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Contact: Tsuzuki Atelier☎0883-88-5625 Fax:0883-88-5415
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

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In the valley's ﬁnal village of Nagoro
dwells one of Japan's utmost
oddities. Though home to only ahandful of living residents, thehamlet is populated by hundreds oflife-size dolls that “work” the ﬁelds,
gather along the road, and evenattend the school. It's easy to
mistake them for real, and one iswelcomed to wander among the“inhabitants”.

497 365 080＊74

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Kakashi-no-Sato(Scarecrow Village)

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TunnelContact: Hashikuraji Temple,
Konpira Oﬃce ☎0883-72-0812
Location: 1006 Kuratani Shuzu, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

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Mt.Tsurugi-Yoshino River
Tourism Zone

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Handa Iwa Rocks

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45 IyaOne of the main temples of the
Shingon sect of Buddhism, Hashikuraji
Temple is located up a mountain andaccessed via ropeway. It is said that
this splendid temple was founded in
828 when the monk Kobo Daishi
traveled here, and through a vision hereceived at this site, he carved a statuehonoring the spirit of the Konpira
Temple, which is located just north ofhere in Kagawa Prefecture.

Contact: ☎0883-74-0066
Location: 763 Norouchi, Hakuchi, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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As number 66 in Shikoku's 88 Temple
Pilgrimage, Unpenji Temple is also thehighest of the set with its mountaintop
perch of 910m. Founded in the year 789
by the esteemed monk Kobo Daishi, thispeaceful temple is also referred to as
Shikoku Koya, and can be accessed by
local road or via pilgrim trails that leadthrough Ehime Prefecture.

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Also referred to locally as Sanrei,
Mt. Miune straddles Tokushima andKochi Prefectures and is considered
one of the most beautiful
mountains of Shikoku. Trails up theside lead through tranquil forests
full of rare plant species, while near
to its craggy 1,893m summit lies an
idyllic
pond.
On
top,
the
commanding view across the upper
Iya Valley and beyond is both
unparalleled and unforgettable.

Tokushima
Prefecture

Miyoshi City
Driving Map

Contact: ☎0883-84-1408
Location: 46 Higashinishioka, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
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Entry fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen

Ryugatake

This collection of antiquesand heirlooms documents
the rugged life of the Iya
Valley inhabitants, datingback hundreds of years. It
also features many artifacts
from the ﬂeeing Heike Clan, who hid in the valley after
their defeat in the 12th century Genpei War.
Contact: ☎0883-88-2286
Location: 14-3 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry Fee: Adults 410 yen, Middle SchoolStudents 210 yen, Children 100 yen
Opening hours: Thu-Tue 10:00-16:00. Closed
on weekends and holidays from Dec to Feb.
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Unpenji Temple

Miyoshi City Tourism Association@miyoshi̲kankou

Traditional materials are displayed inthatched roof buildings.
The museum exhibits materials andrelics of Heike Clan.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City
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The Heike Residence Museum

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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi(Double Vine Bridges)

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum

JR Koboke

contemplative appreciation, or stroll along quiet streets lined with traditional

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Though the views along the “Iya Highway” as it
winds through Iyakei are as plentiful as they are
impressive, of particular note is the renowned
Hi-no-Ji Bend. At this point in the gorge, the Iya
River below strikingly hooks around a mountain,
providing a sight like no other. Taking its namedue to its resemblance to the Japanese letter hi(ひ), this fantastic spot is beautiful any time ofyear.

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Tucked away in a quiet glen at the deepest endof the Iya Valley lies two hidden treasures. The
tranquil Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges capture
the imagination with their verdant forest setting
and rustic charm. Considered “wife and husband
bridges” due to one being “male” and the other“female”, those who make the eﬀort to seek out
these secluded creations of twisted vine willcertainly fall in love with them.

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Miyoshi District

Higashimiyoshi
Town

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

of waterfalls, verdant parks, and scenic landscapes in this all-encompassing area.

Mt. Tsurugi

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: 620 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen

oﬀers a collection of historical sights, local heritage, and natural glory. Bisected9
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JR Eguchi

Iyakei / Hi-no-Ji Bend

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Kyobashira Pass

Tsurugisan
Quasi Nat'l Park

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Mt. Tsurugi

JR MikamoContact: ☎0883-87-2670
Location: 348-2 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City map
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Operating time: Open all year (shop closed
Dec 20 to end of Feb)
357 187 260＊22

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

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Overlook from the Peeing Boy Statue

Konaki-jiji is a famous
Yokai monster that wasborn in the perilous Obokearea and featured in theacclaimed manga comicsof the late author Shigeru
Mizuki. Erected in his
honor and featuring Mr.
Mizuki's autograph, Yokaifans from across Japan
come here to pay tribute. ©Mizuki Production

roof farmhouses and surrounded by some of Shikoku's highest mountains, many

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Kyojo Tunnel

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JR TsujiThis rest area in central Nishi-Iya is part ofJapanʼs Michi-no-Eki system and is near to the
Iya-no-Kazurabashi. Lots of hand-made Iya
souvenirs and treats are available here, including
Iya Soba and local honey.

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Statue of Konaki-jiji

Rising to a height of
1,294m, the misty
primeval forest of
this mountain ishome to a variety ofrare plant species,
includingtruerhododendron and blunt-leaved bog moss.
Featuring boardwalks and ancient shrines, it
is also the site of a rhododendron festival inearly June when the ﬂowers are in bloom.

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Long known as the cross-roads of Shikoku, the northern area of Miyoshi City

JR Minawa

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Along the old “Iya Highway”
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City

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Shikoku Mountains

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JR Hashikura

ETC Only

JR Tsukuda

JR Awa-Ikeda

Ikeda PA

Yoshinogawa Smart IC
Yoshinogawa SA

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Contact: ☎0883-76-8585
Location: 379 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: March to November

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Iya Riv

Enjoy the abundance of nature at this park along
the banks of the Iya River. Oﬀering a fun
mono-rail ride that wanders 430m along themountainside gardens here, there is also zip-line across the Iya valley
and a tranquil campground. It's also a popular spot to try ﬁshing.

The spectacular lower reaches of the Iya Valley
are known as Iyakei (gorge area), where forabout 20km the emerald waters meander
through undeveloped mountains and dramatic
cliﬀs. One can follow the mostly one-lane old“Iya Highway” (Rt 32) which twists precariously
high along the mountainside through here.
About halfway through the gorge, perched on a
protruding precipice with a 200m drop-oﬀ,
stands the daring little Peeing Boy Statue. Built
in 1968, this bronze sculpture was to celebrate
the local tradition of boys who would
courageously relieve themselves from thismagniﬁcent viewpoint.

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Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: For museum, adults 700 yen, children 350 yen

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to a lifestyle and environment of old-time Japan. Home to historic villages of thatched

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The Yamashiro area of Miyoshi City ishistorically noted as being home to over 150
spots for legendary monsters (called Yokai),probably due to the daunting landscape. Thesemythical monsters have a variety of diﬀerent
attributes, and are well known across Japan for
their strange and peculiar ways. The Yokai
Museum is home to a collection of Yokai
sculptures, images, stories, and history. Fun forkids or anyone interested in traditional folklore.

Contact:
https://miyoshi-city.jp/naturetourism/

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once the hiding place for ﬂeeing Heike warriors centuries ago, and today it still holds on

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Yokai Museum

Born of the earthʼs subterranean movements,
landscapes in Miyoshi City witness the change oftime over millions of years. As the venue ofrafting and wakeboard championships, the nature
here is world renowned. In Yoshino River, rapid
and slow water oﬀer various kinds of water
activities. Enjoy outdoor activities in thisotherworldly place!

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Contact: ☎0883-84-1211
Location: Between Shigezane and Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City Entry fee: Adults 1,500 yen,Children 750 yen
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Operating time: All year
357 151 826＊18

Tokushima Prefecture
JR Koboke

Noted as one of Japan's 100 Famous
Mountains and standing at 1,955m, Mt.
Tsurugi is the highest mountain in theregion and home to lush woodlands.
With its name translating as “sword”
Yellow waxbells
and also referred to locally as Ken-zan,legend has it that the sword of the Heike child Emperor Antoku is buried
somewhere within. Suitable for even novice hikers, climbing the mountain is
not overly diﬃcult, and one can also take a chairlift half-way up. Uponreaching the meadow-covered top, the grand view extends to the Seto Sea
northwards, while starry nights and early morning unkai (sea of clouds) await
those who opt to stay in one of the summit lodges.
Contact: Tsurugi-san Chairlift ☎0883-67-5277
Shikoku geranium
Location: Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee for chairlift (one way): Adults 1,050 yen, Children 520 yen
mapG-5(round trip): Adults 1,900 yen, Children 900 yen
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Operating time: Chairlift open mid April to end of Nov

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Oboke Gorge・Koboke Gorge

JR Eguchi

Roadside Station Oboke

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Biwa Waterfall

JR Mikamo

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surprises await those who make the eﬀort to explore this back-country wonderland.

Kyobashira Pass

JR Tosa-Iwahara

JR Awa-Kamo

Tsurugisan Quasi Nat'l Park

JR Tsuji

Shikoku Mountains

Mt. Tsurugi

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history of being a place to get away from it all. This truly oﬀ-the-beaten-path area was
Kyojo Tunnel

Miyoshi District

JR Iyaguchi

The eastern half of the Iya Valley, known locally as Oku-Iya (Deep Iya) has a long32

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Iya Riv

JR Oboke

Kochi Prefecture

Miyoshi City

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Hidden Area

A secret place of Heike legends
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Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo,
Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open daily
March to Nov, but closed on
Tuesdays Dec to Feb

The steep canyons formed by the rushing Yoshino
River are known as the Oboke and Koboke Gorges,
the names of which interestingly translate as “bigstep danger” and “little step danger” probably due tothe historic risks involved when traversing throughthese formidable wonders. Believed to have formed
100 to 200 million years ago, the 8km long walls of
sculpted rock in this impressive National Natural
Monument beautifully change in appearance with theseasons, and can now be safely viewed by road fromabove or by boat from below.

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JR Awa-Ikeda

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Located near the heart of the Oboke Gorge, this large
rest area is part of the Michi-no-Eki system and oﬀers anarray of souvenirs and treats, as well as a rock museum
full of stunning geological treasures. This is also home tothe unique Yokai Museum, which is great for anyone
looking for a spooky and fun experience.

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JR Eguchi

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877(For car navigation, use this number: 0883-87-2200)
Location: 162-2 Zentoku, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen
Operating time: All Year357 130 587＊55 mapC-5

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Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

JR Awa-Kamoit blasts through the stunning Oboke Gorge.

JR Tsuji

while those looking for more adventure can go rafting down the torrents of the Yoshino River as

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

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Green Guide. Crossing the famed Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge brings a thrill to anyone,

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Higashimiyoshi
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waters of the Iya River ﬂowing below is praised by travel specialists, including the Michelin

JR Minawa

Iya Riv

dramatic valleys and majestic views. The breathtaking road through Iyakei with the emerald

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Ehime Prefecture

The valleys in and around Oboke through which
the Yoshino River ﬂows oﬀer a rare natural
phenomenon called unkai, which means “sea ofclouds”. Also referred to locally as hachi-go-giri,
this awe-inspiring cloud formation occurs in theearly mornings (7AM or before) when the fog
settles into the valley, and if seen from above it
looks like an expanse of ocean with the mountaintops peeking out like islands. Most common
when the seasons change in March and April, as
well as from October to December, there areseveral recommended viewing points for those
who wish to witness this amazing sight.
(Unkai viewpoints are marked on the map withthis symbol:)

World-class attractions and activities abound in the Oboke / Iya area, which is ﬁlled with

JR Awa-Ikeda

Ikeda PA

Unkai (Hachi-Go-Giri)“Sea of Clouds”

This scenic region is recommended
by the Michelin Green Guide23

6:00‒22:00

JR Tsukuda

Active Area

One of Japan's Three Strange Bridges, theastounding Kazurabashi suspension bridge ismade of local vines and is a nationallydesignated Important Cultural Property.
Legends say that the ancient Heike
residents made such bridges in order toeasily cut them away if pursued by invading warriors. Rebuilt every
3 years and stretching 45m long, 2m wide, and swaying 14m above
the river below, walking across the creaking vines of thisback-country marvel will surely make your heart pound!

JR Hashikura

ETC Only

JR Hashikura
JR Tsukuda

Ehime Prefecture

Oboke・Iya

JR Tsubojiri

JR Tsubojiri

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Yoshinogawa SA

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The bold cliﬀ-face of
Ryugatake, with its
abundance of wild
maple trees, is aprominent feature of
the sparkling Matsuo
River Valley. Rising toa height of 950m and about 4km long, itbursts with color in the autumn as themaple leaves turn vivid red, and is noted as
being featured in traditional paintings.

The
pristinesurroundings of these
giant stones are well
known
for
their
beauty. Fireﬂies comeout in abundance inthe summer, while
the autumn leaves are simply spectacular. Thisriverside area oﬀers a nostalgic feel with its
old-time waterwheel and as being a notable
resting place for traveling ancient samurai.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Shimomyo, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Yorihiro, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

This fantastic 100 hectare plateau is dominated by the
1,043m peak of Shiozuka-mine. Spreading across both
Tokushima and Ehime Prefectures, on clear days thislofty area oﬀers views as far as the Seto Sea andbeyond to the north. At night the unobstructed sky
explodes with stars, while the early morning provides achance to see the wondrous unkai (sea of clouds).
Each spring the area is burned oﬀ in a glaring displayof snaking ﬁre. Bungalows and camping are available
along with other outdoor activities.
Contact: Shiozuka Highland Campground ☎0883-86-3077
Location: Tairano, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open April 1 to Nov 30 (closed in winter)

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Yuzu Citrus
Syrup

Traverse the Old Iya Highway By Foot

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Sakuragaoka Park

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: 1395-1 Nishiikawa, Ikawa, Miyoshi City357 703 520＊34

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Roadside Station Mino

The wide view of
the Yoshino River
from
this
Michi-no-Eki
system rest stop islovely, especiallywhen the sun sets
across the water.
A variety of fresh, locally grown produce isavailable here, as well as a souvenir shop
and a cafe/restaurant.

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Ryuzu-no-Taki/
Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

This venerable
temple is said
to have been
established bytheancientmonk
Kobo
Daishi in theyears between
824 and 834. Revered inside is a large
wooden Buddha statue dating from theancient Heian Period and is nationallydesignated as an Important Cultural Asset.

It is said that the
Ryuzu-no-Takiwaterfall was a placeof contemplation for
the revered monk
Kobo Daishi. About
300m
away,
the
spectacular Kongo-no-Taki waterfall blasts
from out of the rock face, splashing downover 40m below. The autumn leaves at thesewaterfalls are sure to delight.

Contact: ☎0883-77-2486
Location: 1796 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City

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Miyoshi Tourist Guide

One of the best ways to experience the area would be to get out of your vehicle and see some sights on foot. All the places below are great spots for
exploring on your own. Detailed maps and area information are available at each location, found at places with the * symbol. Approximate total time to explore
each place is given.

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Taste the bounty of oﬀerings from the unspoiled mountains
and rivers, as the time-honored local cuisine includes wild
game and macrobiotic delicacies. Throughout Japan, thisregion is known for its hearty, natural ﬂavors.

Miyoshi Quality

As the Iya Valley is anarea renowned for growing
buckwheat, the short, thickhand-made soba noodles
that are ground with a stone
mill are a famed culinary
delight. Feel the warmth of thisdelicate, traditional taste.

Iya Soba

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Kaizuka IC

Kansai Int'l Airport
JR Hineno

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

Kobe Airport

JR Nishi-Akashi

JR Okayama

Kobe-Nishi IC

Access to Tokushima (with distance and travel time)

Wakayama IC

Awaji IC

Hayashima IC

Sanyo Expwy

Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
JR Railway
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This hilltop park is
ﬁlled with over 1,100
cherry trees. Though
the main blooming
time is early spring,
due to the large
variety of subspecies
here, blossoms can be enjoyed throughout
the year. Pleasant views can be had here of
the Yoshino River and surrounding
countryside.

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Kurashiki IC

357 466 164＊30

Contact: ☎0883-76-2050
Location: 1909-1 Tachino, Mino, Miyoshi City
Closed : Mondays, 12/30-1/4

Hirara Yaki

Iya-konnyaku, Iwa-dofu, Goshi-imo

Otoyo IC

MatsuyJR Niihama

Cooked on a large ﬂat stone or
griddle, a wall of miso paste encloses
a robust stew of river trout, tofu, andvegetables. This unique aromatic feast
is indigenous to Iya, and able to bereserved at some accommodations.

The base for this local hot-pot is a
mix of sake, miso, and soy sauce, andserved with Tokushima area pork andvarious vegetables. Available at the
Shikoku Sake Festival (mid-February)or at other hotel/restaurants.

The culinary bounty of the Iya Valley farms is sure to excite
those who appreciate pure ﬂavors. The local konnyaku (yamcake) is ﬁrm and hearty, the famous iwa-dofu (stone tofu) is
so dense that a large brick of it was traditionally carried by asingle strand of rope, and the chewy goshi-imo (potato) arevalued for their solid consistency.

Osaka

JR Gomen

JR Awa-Kamo

357 789 064＊6

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Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori ParkThis
hilltoppark
oﬀers a fantastic viewof the Yoshino River
Valleyandthe
Shikoku
MountainRange. A great place
to bring the family, as it features anadventure castle, playground, and slides in alovely woodland setting. Barbecue spots andbungalows are also available.
Contact: ☎0883-77-4320
Location: 1342-3 Shibo, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open all year
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Tsuji TownscapeLong ago, whenboats were themain form oftransport along
the
YoshinoRiver, Tsuji was aprominent river
port town. As a commercial way-station for
the 19th century tobacco trade, theprosperous residents built lovely homes,
many of which still stand today.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Tsuji, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
228 090 118＊88

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Iya Valley
Oboke Gorge

Seek Out Eerie Yokai Monster Statues

Climb Mt. Tsurugi for a Panoramic View

The Yokai Menu

Heike Gozen

Soba-gome Zosui

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Special dishes based on
local monster legends!

＊Event location and dates are subject to change.
Please check beforehand for more information.

Kochi Ryoma Airport
Okayama IC

357 489 898＊40

Experience this otherworldly place,This porridge-stew is made with thewhole grains of buckwheat. Notable forits healthfulness, this local meal is often
cooked with chicken, mushrooms, andwild mountain sprouts.

Kochi ICin late April

Event Guide

Miyoshi City Access Guide
JR KochiNorthern Area

Oboke-Iya Area

Necessary Travel Time

Hidaru Ramen
This traditional boxed set
meal of local farm products
features recipes that dateback to the ancient days ofthe Heike, with the oﬀerings
based on what the season
has to oﬀer.

Shiozuka Highland
Field Burning●JR Train

Named after the legendary Hidarugami
monster, who entrances people to arealm of lethargic gluttony, this potent
ramen noodle soup is decked withhunks of boar meat and wild mountainsprouts.

Ikeda Awa-Odori Festival

See the highlands flare up in bright red!

○From JR Tokyo………………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 5 hrs
Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Wild Game Meat

○From JR Shin-Osaka ………JR Okayama………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 2 hrs 30 min
Takamatsu-Nishi IC

Contact: ☎0883-78-3003
Location: Hirayama, Iuchinishi, Ikawa, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Dec to Marchteeming with natural wonders,

Yokai Sweets Kappa-na

August 14-16

For one night each spring, a ﬁre-line is set alight to help protect andsupport natural vegetation. The controlled ﬂame crawls across thehills like a ﬁery snake. An amazing sight!

○From JR Okayama …………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 30 min
Minokoshi

Contact: JR Shikoku Awa-Ikeda Station☎0883-72-0022
Location: Tatsutani, Nishiyama, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

home to legends and adventure,

Starting in central Nishi-Iya, follow the valley's original road of Rt
32 northward into Iyakei to enjoy the gorge’s magnificent view
points, including the impressive “Hi-no-Ji” Bend. Later, take abreak at the Iya Onsen* to ride the cable car down for a riversidebath, and then continue on to the dizzying Peeing Boy Statue
overlook. Follow the curvy hillside road further down through thickforest and past other gorge viewpoints to Deai bus stop. (4-5
hours) (Buses travel this route as well if you wish to shorten thetrip.)

Satisfy your sweet-tooth with some Kappa-na
soft ice cream, ﬂavored with a mind-bending mix
of green tea and charcoal, and adorned withfresh tea leaves.

For 3 days during the Obon Holiday, Ikeda explodes with energy!

Yokai Festival Late November
Oboke-Iya Area

○From JR Tokushima ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 10 min

About 30 teams of costumed dancers and bands ﬁll thestreets of Ikeda, as the town roars to life. The ancient
Awa-Odori dance is renowned for its ardor. Join the fun!

Celebration in the hometownof Konaki-Jiji!

○From JR Takamatsu ………………………………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr
JR Sadamitsu

With a panoramicview
looking
towards the Seto
Sea, Shikoku's ﬁrst
ski
area
is
continually suppliedwith fresh powder
from its snow machines, giving optimal
conditions. Five courses for various levels are onoﬀer, and night skiing is available on Saturdays.

Deko Mawashi
Start at the Yokai Museum* in the Roadside Station Oboke*, go
200 meters down Rt 32 and turn left onto Rt 272 where the firststatue appears on the corner here. Follow Rt 272 through thenarrow side valley and try to spot all the statues along here
(about ten total). Turning at the first left to go over the bridge willlead you to a couple more. Back on Route 272, you'll eventuallyreach Fujinosato Park (about 2km from start) for the last statue.
A longer version with more statues is also possible. (1.5-2hours)○From JR Matsuyama …………JR Tadotsu………… JR Awa-Ikeda About 3 hrs○From JR Awa-Ikeda ………………………………… JR Oboke About 20 min
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Ikawa Ski Resort‒ Kainayama

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kurozo, Shitsukawa, Ikeda, Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-77-2954 (for day use)
Location: 1467 Kamonomiya, Mino, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Wednesdays
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Locateddeepinthemountains near the border ofTokushimaandKagawaPrefectures, this tucked away
train station is considered themost remote in Shikoku.
Railway fans from across thecountry come to see thispeculiar little depot and its
unique switchback rail link.

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consisting of a thick slice ofkonnyaku yam cake, a hefty cubeof “stone” tofu, and a dense local
potato, all skewered together,slathered with miso, and slow
roasted around a ﬁre.

Starting at Minokoshi*, take either the chairlift half-way up, orchoose to climb the whole route. If you walk, the first section will
be under a canopy of maple trees which is lovely in the autumn.
Either way, be sure to stop by the Otsurugi Shrine where you
can taste the mountain's renowned spring water. When you
finally crest the broad summit you can enjoy the breathtaking
view from various spots, or even choose to hike further to one of
the neighboring peaks. Large huts* on top offer meals andlodging. (4-5 hours)

Northern Area

This fun festival in honor of mythicallocal Yokai monsters among the autumn leaves includes a portable
Yokai shrine, a Yokai parade, and even a Yokai band!

JR Takamatsu

Also referred to as gibier in Japanese(taken from the French term for wildgame), in Miyoshi City this is a
traditional fare, as the deep mountains
have been superb hunting grounds sincelong ago. Wild boar and deer are themain oﬀerings, served in a variety ofstyles throughout the area.

Miyoshi Nagayoshi
Parade Early November

Oboke-Iya Area

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This festival includes lots of warrior-costumed participants
honoring the ancient ruler Miyoshi Nagayoshi, who wasborn right here in Mino. See classic samurai come to life!

A tribute to the local-born
samurai lord of the
Sengoku Period!

Iya Fusuma-karakuri,
traditional Japanesesliding screen stage art○From Kobe …………………Tokushima…………… Awa-Ikeda About 2 hr 30 min
JR Anabuki

Covering an area of 27
hectares at an altitude
of
600m,
this
otherworldly wetland is
the habitat for a wide
variety of rare plants,
insects, and small
animals. Each month,diﬀerent species of
ﬂowers come into bloom, and the web of walking
paths and shady resting spots makes this pristine
retreat accessible to all.

JR Dosan Line
Tsubojiri Station

and where old world charm awaits.

Every other Saturday in October○From Okayama ………………Zentsuji……………… Awa-Ikeda About 1 hr 40 min
Takamatsu-Higashi IC

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Grilled Ayu and Amego●From Airport (by car)

KoyadairaFor inquiries, contact: Restaurant Mannaka☎0883-84-1211

Northern Area

Enjoy the nostalgic comfort with this reﬁned performance, on thestage surrounded by rich nature.

○From Kochi Ryoma Airport to Oboke ……………………………………About 1 hr 20 min○From JR Kochi ………………………………………… JR Oboke About 1 hr

＊The products and foods listed above are available at various places.
Please contact the Miyoshi City Tourist Oﬃce for more information.
☎0883-76-0877

Shikoku Sake
Festival Mid February

Oku-Iya Area

○From Takamatsu Airport to Awa-Ikeda …………………………………About 1 hr 20 min
Wakimachi IC

Explore Ochiai Mountainside Village

Local Sake

This syrup is a natural
product made from 100%organic yuzu citrus.

Miyoshi Specialties

The local ayu sweetﬁsh andamego river trout are takenfrom the clear mountainstreams, and after being
encrusted with salt, they areslowly grilled on skewers
around a charcoal ﬁre.

Miyoshi sake uses thearea's natural ingredients,
creating an exquisite taste
revered by aﬁcionados.

Sample some of
Awa-Ikeda's renowned
locally-produced sake!

Yukigassen Shikoku Tournament○From Tokushima Awa-Odori Airport to Awa-Ikeda ……………………About 1 hr 20 min
JR Awa-Yamakawa

Experience Nature at Kurozo Marshland

Stroll Along Ikeda's Historic Streets

From the bottom, follow the old stone footpaths up into thevillage, passing by the small terraced farm plots as you see theresidents go about daily life. Visit the historic Nagaoka-ke
house* to walk through a traditional Iya residence, and thenclimb further to Sansho Shrine and take a break under its cool
old-growth cedar trees. Continue up the various paths more,
where the view gets better with every step as the thatched roofsof the Togenkyo-Iya cottages peek out here and there. Everyseason offers its own unique scenery. (1.5-3 hours)

Souvenirs of Miyoshi

This refreshinggelee is anatural productmade from
100% organic
yuzu citrus.

Various sake producers from across Shikoku converge
for this large tasting event, and the local breweries
open their doors for tours. Not a time for teetotaling!

Last weekend of January＊From Awa-Ikeda to Oboke is about 30 minutes by car.

Kaiyo

Walk out from the parking area* and follow the loop path to theright out into the main marsh. Depending on the season you willsee different flowers in bloom. Various birds make their home
here, as well as a large range of butterflies. The sound of
croaking frogs fills the air, and in the summer the cicadas arealso buzzing. Different side paths lead off for further exploration
while others criss-cross the marsh. On the far end, a trail leads
down to/from the Matsuogawa Onsen*. Picnic points are
numerous. (1.5-3 hours)

From JR Awa-Ikeda Station*, head down through the oldcovered arcade and then cross the main road to enter the oldtown. The streets here are lined with a mix of newer buildings
and traditional Udatsu architecture. Be sure to stop at the Ikeda
Tobacco Museum* which is set in a lovely old house, and have a
break within the small courtyard garden here. Side-streets
branch out here and there and are worth exploring, whileheading north from the small red-roof shrine leads to thepeaceful Suwa Park. (1-2 hours)

Find out more at

Feel the heat of excitement
on a cold winter day!

●Highway Bus

Naka

Kurozo Marshland

Workshops Connect with local people through hands-on learning experiences!

Miyoshi Specialty Web ShopDiﬀerent teams compete in a snowball ﬁght competition, with thewinner going to the national championship. Your passions will burneven if only watching.

○From Osaka …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs 50 min

Oboke
Yuzu Citrus
Japanese Gelee
Black Tea

By using the local tea
leaves that are grown in
the rugged mountains,
Miyoshi tea has asmooth ﬂavor that isdeep and hearty.

www.miyoshi-yamabiko.jp○From Kobe …………………………………Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal About 3 hrs
Kawamata

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This tea is grown using
traditional, steep slope
agricultural methods, andhas a smooth, refreshingﬂavor.

Soy Sauce

Miyoshi Specialty Shop

Specialty
Goods

Tsuda-Higashi IC②Henro Soba Making

The local soy sauce is highly
recommended for those who
can appreciate traditional,
hand-made tastes.

●Inquiry

JR Kamojima

Nagaoka-ke Historic Housethe357 761 306＊16

These cute bite-sized
littletreatsareaspecialty with a long
tradition in Ikeda. Madeof sweet bean jelly, theycome in a variety ofshapes and styles.

Traditional Indigo
Dye Products

Donari IC

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Climbing 390m up the side of a mountain, the historic Ochiai Village
is acclaimed for its collection of classic architecture, winding
footpaths, rock walls, and terraced farm-plots, which all date backcenturies. Still inhabited by the residents, wandering around thisbucolic “living museum” allows one to get a feel for traditional Iya life.
The Nagaoka-ke Historic House is open to the public, but if one
wishes to stay the night, the eight beautifully restored thatched-roof
rental homes of Togenkyo-Iya oﬀer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On the opposite side of the valley, the Ochiai Village Viewpoint allows
one to take in the full grandeur of this picturesque hamlet.
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Ochiai, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City357 172 526＊60 mapE-4・E-5

Momiji Onsen

This
large
hot
spring bath houseis adjacent to the
Mino Noson Fureai
Park. It is easy tospend your time inits open-air bath,which allows one torelax in the thermal
water while enjoying
mountainside view.

Nationally Important Preservation District for Groupsof Traditional Buildings①Traditional Soba Making

Traditional Sweets

Hiketa IC

357 075 797＊68

By using indigenous Japanese yams, learn the process ofmaking konnyaku (yam cake). The locally grown yams are
prized in this region, and by following a time-honored
process passed down through generations, you can make thistraditional countryside delicacy in a lovely natural setting.

Aizumi IC

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Historically, Iya Soba has been given to Henro (pilgrim)travelers, and with this class you can experience the processof soba making, including mixing and kneading the dough,rolling it out, and cutting up noodles. After eating what
you've made, you'll be given a certiﬁcate of completion.

JR Itano

Contact: ☎080-2981-6221
Location: 438-3 Tsurui, Higashi Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31

Ochiai Village

Learn how to make the famous Iya Soba. With this classyou can experience the whole process including grinding
the buckwheat by stone mortar, kneading out the doughby hand, and cutting the noodles. Then feast on what
you made. No experience needed to enjoy!

Itano ICSet in the lovely
Ryugugake Park, thissecluded assortmentof fully equip rental
cottages allows one
to stay in a pleasantnatural setting. Overlooking the Manpu
Gorge, which one can also cross here via asoaring wire suspension foot-bridge, the area
is noted for its stunning autumn leaves.

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Hashikuraji Temple

Mt.
Tsurugi

Ochiai Village, beyond a ﬁeld of soba.

Naruto IC

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Ryugugake Cottage

Contact: Kirisako Village ☎0883-86-1115
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

Naruto-Kita IC

The central part of Ikeda, once prosperous due tothe bygone tobacco trade, is nice for strolling sincemuch of the old town remains in its traditional
form. Many of the historic houses here feature
unique udatsu half-walls that extend oﬀ the second
ﬂoor, and the neighborhood is also home to along-standing sake brewery.
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Contact: SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111
Prior reservation of at least 2 days needed.

Kitakyushu-Shinmoji

Ikeda TownscapeNishi Awa

Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Miyoshi City Office Tourism Strategy Divisione

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The town of Ikeda has a centuries-spanninghistory of once being a hub for the area's
tobacco industry. The Tobacco Museum,with its udatsu architecture, oﬀers a glimpseof the prosperity enjoyed by the old-world
traders, as it is set in the stately home of a
19th century tobacco merchant.
Contact: ☎0883-72-3450
Location: 2465-1 Machi, Ikeda, Miyoshi City
Operating time: 9:00-17:00 (closed Wednesdays
and during the New Year's period)
Entry fee: Adults 320 yen, university and highschool students 210 yen, middle andelementary school students 100 yen

Contact: ☎0883-88-2040
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 310 yen, Children 100 yen
357 137 058＊04

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets
Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

Tourist sites in Miyoshi City

Contact: ☎0883-72-0571
Located next to the Awa-Ikeda Bus
Terminal in Ikeda.
Operating time:11:00-18:00
for souvenirs and tourist info. Food anddrink corner open 11:00-17:30
Closed:Thursdays

The Miyoshi-noIppin specialty set
oﬀers a variety of
local foods featuring
the area's authentic
ﬂavors. Great for
yourself or as a
gift.

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Miyoshi City has a long history of producing hand-madesweets, including sweet bun with citrus, soybean spreadwith sugar, or sponge cake mixed with Japanese mugwort.
These simple but pure ﬂavors are popular with local people.

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Contact: ☎0883-88-5290
Location: 209 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City497 362 349＊36

Built over 250 years
ago, this impressive
thatched-roof house
was home to the Kita
Clan, which once
presided over the Iya
Valley.
Architecturefans will enjoy the traditional construction.
Nearby stands the enormous 800 year old

357 450 522＊00

This pamphlet was created based on information as of September 2023.

2145-1 Machi, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima, Japan 778-0002
TEL 0883-72-7620 FAX 0883-76-0203

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The organization thatmaintains this 300
year old thatched-roof
house is led byauthor and East Asia
researcher Alex Kerr,
who was attracted tothebeautyandremoteness of the Iya Valley decades ago. It
is open for tours with prior reservation, or forovernight lodging.

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Bukeyashiki Kita-ke(Samurai Residence)357 271 010＊20

207 416 625＊3

Chiiori TrustContact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Nagoro, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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These leather products utilize theskin of deer that were hunted downat Iya area, and the natural indigo
planted in Tokushima for over 600
years. As the design of indigo dyechanges every time, each productis unique in texture and ﬁbre.

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Shiozuka Highland

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Contact: Tsuzuki Atelier☎0883-88-5625 Fax:0883-88-5415
Prior reservation of at least 3 days needed.

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In the valley's ﬁnal village of Nagoro
dwells one of Japan's utmost
oddities. Though home to only ahandful of living residents, thehamlet is populated by hundreds oflife-size dolls that “work” the ﬁelds,
gather along the road, and evenattend the school. It's easy to
mistake them for real, and one iswelcomed to wander among the“inhabitants”.

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Kakashi-no-Sato(Scarecrow Village)

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TunnelContact: Hashikuraji Temple,
Konpira Oﬃce ☎0883-72-0812
Location: 1006 Kuratani Shuzu, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

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Mt.Tsurugi-Yoshino River
Tourism Zone

357 154 511＊41

Handa Iwa Rocks

357 028 568＊54

45 IyaOne of the main temples of the
Shingon sect of Buddhism, Hashikuraji
Temple is located up a mountain andaccessed via ropeway. It is said that
this splendid temple was founded in
828 when the monk Kobo Daishi
traveled here, and through a vision hereceived at this site, he carved a statuehonoring the spirit of the Konpira
Temple, which is located just north ofhere in Kagawa Prefecture.

Contact: ☎0883-74-0066
Location: 763 Norouchi, Hakuchi, Ikeda,
Miyoshi City

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City

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As number 66 in Shikoku's 88 Temple
Pilgrimage, Unpenji Temple is also thehighest of the set with its mountaintop
perch of 910m. Founded in the year 789
by the esteemed monk Kobo Daishi, thispeaceful temple is also referred to as
Shikoku Koya, and can be accessed by
local road or via pilgrim trails that leadthrough Ehime Prefecture.

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Miyoshi CityOBOKE IYA TOURISTNAVIGATION

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Also referred to locally as Sanrei,
Mt. Miune straddles Tokushima andKochi Prefectures and is considered
one of the most beautiful
mountains of Shikoku. Trails up theside lead through tranquil forests
full of rare plant species, while near
to its craggy 1,893m summit lies an
idyllic
pond.
On
top,
the
commanding view across the upper
Iya Valley and beyond is both
unparalleled and unforgettable.

Tokushima
Prefecture

Miyoshi City
Driving Map

Contact: ☎0883-84-1408
Location: 46 Higashinishioka, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City
Operating Time: 9:00-17:00,
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Entry fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen

Ryugatake

This collection of antiquesand heirlooms documents
the rugged life of the Iya
Valley inhabitants, datingback hundreds of years. It
also features many artifacts
from the ﬂeeing Heike Clan, who hid in the valley after
their defeat in the 12th century Genpei War.
Contact: ☎0883-88-2286
Location: 14-3 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry Fee: Adults 410 yen, Middle SchoolStudents 210 yen, Children 100 yen
Opening hours: Thu-Tue 10:00-16:00. Closed
on weekends and holidays from Dec to Feb.
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JR Oboke

Unpenji Temple

Miyoshi City Tourism Association@miyoshi̲kankou

Traditional materials are displayed inthatched roof buildings.
The museum exhibits materials andrelics of Heike Clan.

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City
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The Heike Residence Museum

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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi(Double Vine Bridges)

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum

JR Koboke

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Though the views along the “Iya Highway” as it
winds through Iyakei are as plentiful as they are
impressive, of particular note is the renowned
Hi-no-Ji Bend. At this point in the gorge, the Iya
River below strikingly hooks around a mountain,
providing a sight like no other. Taking its namedue to its resemblance to the Japanese letter hi(ひ), this fantastic spot is beautiful any time ofyear.

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Tucked away in a quiet glen at the deepest endof the Iya Valley lies two hidden treasures. The
tranquil Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges capture
the imagination with their verdant forest setting
and rustic charm. Considered “wife and husband
bridges” due to one being “male” and the other“female”, those who make the eﬀort to seek out
these secluded creations of twisted vine willcertainly fall in love with them.

18by the Yoshino River, here one can visit ancient mountaintop temples that oﬀer

Miyoshi District

Higashimiyoshi
Town

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

of waterfalls, verdant parks, and scenic landscapes in this all-encompassing area.

Mt. Tsurugi

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877
Location: 620 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Closed Dec 1 to March 31
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen

oﬀers a collection of historical sights, local heritage, and natural glory. Bisected9
10

JR Eguchi

Iyakei / Hi-no-Ji Bend

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

Kyobashira Pass

Tsurugisan
Quasi Nat'l Park

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Mt. Tsurugi

JR MikamoContact: ☎0883-87-2670
Location: 348-2 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City map
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Operating time: Open all year (shop closed
Dec 20 to end of Feb)
357 187 260＊22

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information☎0883-76-0877
Location: Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City

JR Tosa-Iwahara

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JR Iyaguchi

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JR Awa-Kamo

Overlook from the Peeing Boy Statue

Konaki-jiji is a famous
Yokai monster that wasborn in the perilous Obokearea and featured in theacclaimed manga comicsof the late author Shigeru
Mizuki. Erected in his
honor and featuring Mr.
Mizuki's autograph, Yokaifans from across Japan
come here to pay tribute. ©Mizuki Production

roof farmhouses and surrounded by some of Shikoku's highest mountains, many

17

Kyojo Tunnel

4

JR TsujiThis rest area in central Nishi-Iya is part ofJapanʼs Michi-no-Eki system and is near to the
Iya-no-Kazurabashi. Lots of hand-made Iya
souvenirs and treats are available here, including
Iya Soba and local honey.

357 151 315＊35

Statue of Konaki-jiji

Rising to a height of
1,294m, the misty
primeval forest of
this mountain ishome to a variety ofrare plant species,
includingtruerhododendron and blunt-leaved bog moss.
Featuring boardwalks and ancient shrines, it
is also the site of a rhododendron festival inearly June when the ﬂowers are in bloom.

Kochi Prefecture

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Long known as the cross-roads of Shikoku, the northern area of Miyoshi City

JR Minawa

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6:00‒22:00

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357 308 375＊47

357 188 480＊02

Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

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Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Along the old “Iya Highway”
Location: Between Matsuo Ikeda and Nishi-Iya in Miyoshi City

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Shikoku Mountains

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JR Hashikura

ETC Only

JR Tsukuda

JR Awa-Ikeda

Ikeda PA

Yoshinogawa Smart IC
Yoshinogawa SA

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Contact: ☎0883-76-8585
Location: 379 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Operating time: March to November

Mt. Nokanoike

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Iya Riv

Enjoy the abundance of nature at this park along
the banks of the Iya River. Oﬀering a fun
mono-rail ride that wanders 430m along themountainside gardens here, there is also zip-line across the Iya valley
and a tranquil campground. It's also a popular spot to try ﬁshing.

The spectacular lower reaches of the Iya Valley
are known as Iyakei (gorge area), where forabout 20km the emerald waters meander
through undeveloped mountains and dramatic
cliﬀs. One can follow the mostly one-lane old“Iya Highway” (Rt 32) which twists precariously
high along the mountainside through here.
About halfway through the gorge, perched on a
protruding precipice with a 200m drop-oﬀ,
stands the daring little Peeing Boy Statue. Built
in 1968, this bronze sculpture was to celebrate
the local tradition of boys who would
courageously relieve themselves from thismagniﬁcent viewpoint.

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Feel enriched throughhistory and culture

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Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: For museum, adults 700 yen, children 350 yen

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JR Oboke

Iya
TunnelCulture Area

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to a lifestyle and environment of old-time Japan. Home to historic villages of thatched

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The Yamashiro area of Miyoshi City ishistorically noted as being home to over 150
spots for legendary monsters (called Yokai),probably due to the daunting landscape. Thesemythical monsters have a variety of diﬀerent
attributes, and are well known across Japan for
their strange and peculiar ways. The Yokai
Museum is home to a collection of Yokai
sculptures, images, stories, and history. Fun forkids or anyone interested in traditional folklore.

Contact:
https://miyoshi-city.jp/naturetourism/

Miyoshi City
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once the hiding place for ﬂeeing Heike warriors centuries ago, and today it still holds on

14

Yokai Museum

Born of the earthʼs subterranean movements,
landscapes in Miyoshi City witness the change oftime over millions of years. As the venue ofrafting and wakeboard championships, the nature
here is world renowned. In Yoshino River, rapid
and slow water oﬀer various kinds of water
activities. Enjoy outdoor activities in thisotherworldly place!

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat
Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877 Contact: ☎0883-84-1211
Location: Between Shigezane and Kamimyo, Yamashiro, Miyoshi City Entry fee: Adults 1,500 yen,Children 750 yen
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Operating time: All year
357 151 826＊18

Tokushima Prefecture
JR Koboke

Noted as one of Japan's 100 Famous
Mountains and standing at 1,955m, Mt.
Tsurugi is the highest mountain in theregion and home to lush woodlands.
With its name translating as “sword”
Yellow waxbells
and also referred to locally as Ken-zan,legend has it that the sword of the Heike child Emperor Antoku is buried
somewhere within. Suitable for even novice hikers, climbing the mountain is
not overly diﬃcult, and one can also take a chairlift half-way up. Uponreaching the meadow-covered top, the grand view extends to the Seto Sea
northwards, while starry nights and early morning unkai (sea of clouds) await
those who opt to stay in one of the summit lodges.
Contact: Tsurugi-san Chairlift ☎0883-67-5277
Shikoku geranium
Location: Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee for chairlift (one way): Adults 1,050 yen, Children 520 yen
mapG-5(round trip): Adults 1,900 yen, Children 900 yen
497 401 602＊66
Operating time: Chairlift open mid April to end of Nov

357 151 315＊35

Nature Tourism

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Northern Area

KagawaPrefecture

Ehime Prefecture

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Oboke Gorge・Koboke Gorge

JR Eguchi

Roadside Station Oboke

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Biwa Waterfall

JR Mikamo

30

Tokushima Prefecture

44

surprises await those who make the eﬀort to explore this back-country wonderland.

Kyobashira Pass

JR Tosa-Iwahara

JR Awa-Kamo

Tsurugisan Quasi Nat'l Park

JR Tsuji

Shikoku Mountains

Mt. Tsurugi

Higashimiyoshi
Town

er

31

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

history of being a place to get away from it all. This truly oﬀ-the-beaten-path area was
Kyojo Tunnel

Miyoshi District

JR Iyaguchi

The eastern half of the Iya Valley, known locally as Oku-Iya (Deep Iya) has a long32

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JR Minawa

Iya Riv

JR Oboke

Kochi Prefecture

Miyoshi City

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

30 28 45

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Hidden Area

A secret place of Heike legends
and natural wonders

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Contact: ☎0883-84-1489
Location: 1553-1 Kamimyo,
Yamashiro, Miyoshi City
Operating time: Open daily
March to Nov, but closed on
Tuesdays Dec to Feb

The steep canyons formed by the rushing Yoshino
River are known as the Oboke and Koboke Gorges,
the names of which interestingly translate as “bigstep danger” and “little step danger” probably due tothe historic risks involved when traversing throughthese formidable wonders. Believed to have formed
100 to 200 million years ago, the 8km long walls of
sculpted rock in this impressive National Natural
Monument beautifully change in appearance with theseasons, and can now be safely viewed by road fromabove or by boat from below.

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Iya
TunnelOku-Iya

JR Awa-Ikeda

Ikeda PA

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Located near the heart of the Oboke Gorge, this large
rest area is part of the Michi-no-Eki system and oﬀers anarray of souvenirs and treats, as well as a rock museum
full of stunning geological treasures. This is also home tothe unique Yokai Museum, which is great for anyone
looking for a spooky and fun experience.

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JR Eguchi

Contact: Miyoshi City Tourist Information ☎0883-76-0877(For car navigation, use this number: 0883-87-2200)
Location: 162-2 Zentoku, Nishi-Iya, Miyoshi City
Entry fee: Adults 550 yen, Children 350 yen
Operating time: All Year357 130 587＊55 mapC-5

2924357 130 590＊11

Tokushima Prefecture

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32

Tokushima Prefecture

JR Koboke

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JR Mikamo

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Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

JR Awa-Kamoit blasts through the stunning Oboke Gorge.

JR Tsuji

while those looking for more adventure can go rafting down the torrents of the Yoshino River as

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

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Green Guide. Crossing the famed Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge brings a thrill to anyone,

Miyoshi District

Higashimiyoshi
Town

JR Iyaguchi

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waters of the Iya River ﬂowing below is praised by travel specialists, including the Michelin

JR Minawa

Iya Riv

dramatic valleys and majestic views. The breathtaking road through Iyakei with the emerald

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

Ehime Prefecture

The valleys in and around Oboke through which
the Yoshino River ﬂows oﬀer a rare natural
phenomenon called unkai, which means “sea ofclouds”. Also referred to locally as hachi-go-giri,
this awe-inspiring cloud formation occurs in theearly mornings (7AM or before) when the fog
settles into the valley, and if seen from above it
looks like an expanse of ocean with the mountaintops peeking out like islands. Most common
when the seasons change in March and April, as
well as from October to December, there areseveral recommended viewing points for those
who wish to witness this amazing sight.
(Unkai viewpoints are marked on the map withthis symbol:)

World-class attractions and activities abound in the Oboke / Iya area, which is ﬁlled with

JR Awa-Ikeda

Ikeda PA

Unkai (Hachi-Go-Giri)“Sea of Clouds”

This scenic region is recommended
by the Michelin Green Guide23

6:00‒22:00

JR Tsukuda

Active Area

One of Japan's Three Strange Bridges, theastounding Kazurabashi suspension bridge ismade of local vines and is a nationallydesignated Important Cultural Property.
Legends say that the ancient Heike
residents made such bridges in order toeasily cut them away if pursued by invading warriors. Rebuilt every
3 years and stretching 45m long, 2m wide, and swaying 14m above
the river below, walking across the creaking vines of thisback-country marvel will surely make your heart pound!

JR Hashikura

ETC Only

JR Hashikura
JR Tsukuda

Ehime Prefecture

Oboke・Iya

JR Tsubojiri

JR Tsubojiri

MiyoshiCity

Yoshinogawa Smart IC
Yoshinogawa SA

12295

JR Aioi

JR Himeji
Hanada IC

JR Shin-Kobe

Miki-Higashi IC
Kobe-Sanda IC

18
15

Nishinomiya-Kita ICJR Osaka
Toyonaka IC
JRShin-Osaka

37
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Chugoku-Ikeda IC

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to stay
Accommodation Directory Where
if you are in Miyoshi!

☎0883-75-2311 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

Iyakei Campground☎090-9553-3795 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

3

Haretoke Design Hostel☎0883-75-2208 Ori, Ikeda

4

MAP

C-4

40 Kajiya Iya Romantei☎090-5144-9277 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

C-4

41 Minshuku Iya Hakkei☎0883-88-2358 Nakaue, Higashi-Iya

E-5

C-3

42 Kouya☎080-6378-8984 Kubo, Higashi-Iya

E-5

Hotel SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-4

43 Minshuku Matsuura☎0883-67-5009 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-55

Hotel Oboke-kyo Mannaka ☎0883-84-1216 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-5

44 Minshuku Heike-no-Yado☎0883-67-5296 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

6

Guesthouse Boke Nouen ☎090-1578-1611 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-5

45 Unkai-so☎088-622-0633 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya G-5

7

Smonkey☎0883-84-1087 Simomyo, Yamashiro

B-5

46 Tsurugi-san Chojo Hutte ☎080-2997-8482 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya

8

Gakko-no-yado Aruse ☎0883-84-1337 Aruse, Nishi-Iya

C-5

47 Tsurugi-Jinjya Minshuku☎0883-67-5017 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

9

Hotel Hikyo-no-Yu

C-4

48 Tougenkyo-Iya☎0883-88-2540 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

E-4・5

G-5

D-5

12 Iya Bijin☎0883-87-2009 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

51 Chiiori Trust☎0883-88-5290 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

D-5

13 Kazuraya☎0883-87-2831 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground ☎0883-88-2640 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

F-5

14 Iya Kanko Ryokan☎0883-87-2125 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

53 Tsurugi-san Enpuku-ji☎0883-67-5276 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

15 Minshuku Minami☎0883-87-2342 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

16 Minshuku Iya-so☎0883-87-2242 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

17 Minshuku Oyama-so☎0883-87-2133 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

18 Ku-Nel-Asob☎080-6282-3612 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

19 Tabibito-no-yado Nakone ☎0883-72-5557 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

Northern Area

C-2

59 Fukuya Ryokan☎0883-72-0868 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

60 Sushiroku Ryokan☎0883-72-7422 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

61 Marufuku Ryokan☎0883-72-0027 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

62 Hakuchi Onsen Konishi Ryokan☎0883-74-0311 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

63 Kawakami☎0883-74-0829 Nakanishi, Ikeda

C-3

64 Hakuchi-so☎0883-74-0487 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

65 Minshuku Okada☎0883-74-1001 Sano, Ikeda

B-3

66 Awa Ikeda Youth Hostel☎0883-72-5277 Nishiyama, Ikeda

C-2

67 Minshuku Tabibito-Yado☎0883-76-4727 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

68 4S Stay Ekimae☎0883-70-0166 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

69 COCO-CROSS Hostel☎0883-72-0011 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

70 Matsuogawa Onsen☎0883-75-2322 Kurogawa, Matsuo, Ikeda

C-3

71 Hotel Eleven☎0883-72-8115 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

72 Yamaya base☎0883-86-1898 Takiyasu, Kawasaki, Ikeda C-3

73 Riverside D-Ai

Book on Airbnb Ori, Ikeda

C-3

74 Isamurou Ryokan☎0883-78-2051 Tsuji, Ikawa

D-2

F-5

75 Ikawa Finland Cottage☎0883-78-3003 Hirayama, Ikawa

D-3☎0883-78-2227 Nishikawa, Ikawa

D-2

24 Kenmi Onsen☎0883-86-2982 Kurokawa, Yamashiro

B-3

25 Guesthouse Kanmanyo ☎090-9556-4788 Suesada, Yamashiro

B-3☎0883-86-3033 Shirokawa, Yamashiro B-4

27 Nenrinan☎0883-84-1629 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

28 Oboke-Akanoya☎090-2789-1252 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

C-5

29 Tenku-no-yado☎090-8973-2328 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

30 Guesthouse Osakanakunti☎0883-86-2086 Otsuki, Yamashiro

B-3

31 Momonga Village☎0883-86-2334 Nobumasa, Yamashiro B-3

32 Torinosu Mamaan☎0883-86-2650 Oono, Yamashiro

33 YAMAYA☎0883-86-1898 Okawamochi, Yamashiro B-3

B-3

34 Shiozuka Highland Caground ☎0883-86-3077 Tairano, Yamashiro

A-4

35 Retreat space FUJIWARA ☎090-4788-0313 Nakano, Yamashiro

B-4

MAP

Oku-Iya Area
☎0883-88-2768 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

37 Hotel Okuiya☎0883-88-2045 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

76 Guesthouse UEDA

38 Heike-so☎0883-88-2848 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

39 Yoshida Ryokan☎0883-88-2843 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

77 Kenko-to-Fureai-no Mori Cottage ☎0883-77-4320 Shibou, Mino

D-5

78 Nashikubo-no-Ie●Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead ……… About 2 hours by car
Ikawa-Ikeda IC(Awa-Ikeda)●Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge) …… About 1 hour by car●Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue …………… About 50 minutes by car

927

Manda
Tunnel29 Nature Tourism

54

Sak

Mt.Minehata

Terano Amida-do

748

Shikokuchuo City

Ehime Prefecture

Moji Kannon-do

32

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31

Taojyo-Ato
Castle Site

Nobumasa Amida-do

35

Shirakawadani
River

26

Shingu IC

Shiozuka-mine
1043

357 187 260＊22

Kazurabashi Yume-Butai Stage357 130 429＊82

Heike Yashiki Museum

357 154 511＊41

Furumiya Shrine

357 095 449＊71

Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

357 308 375＊47

Ryugatake357 343 433＊42

Iyakei Campground357 397 059＊88

Oboke Gorge

357 151 826＊18

Koboke Gorge

357 330 837＊82

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat357 151 856＊71

Shima-no-Kawahara Bus Stop

Tsuya Bus Stop

1158

357 142 727＊71

Higashi-Iya History and Folklore Museum

357 109 691＊66

Tsuzuki Atelier (Soba Making Workshop)

357 077 599＊14

Tougenkyo-Iya

357 105 224＊60

Ryugugake Cottage

357 075 797＊68

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

357 028 568＊54

Unpenji Temple

207 717 724＊14

Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

357 466 164＊30

Shimokage-no-Tanada (Rice Paddy Terraces)

357 554 579＊74

Goraiko-no-Taki Waterfall

357 588 111＊06

Otoyo Town

Kochi Prefecture

Roadside Station Mino228 157 725＊62

Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park228 191 618 ＊ 3

Fee

1643

Otoyo IC

Taxi Estimated Fares (Small taxi: Up to 4 people) *One-way Fare
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat
Iya-no-Kazurabashi
Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

730yen〜
3,200yen〜
3,900yen〜

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum 6,500yen〜

Ochiai Village

7,000yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

11,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 13,000yen〜

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

3,600yen〜

Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

2,500yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

8,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 10,000yen〜＊Oboke / Iya Area taxi companies oﬀer special drivers, including local story tellers and folk song singers. Please check individual services for details.

To Kochi City

Oboke・Iya-no-Kazurabashi・
Iyakei Course［Required time: 3 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

13,140yen〜

Example 2

Oku-Iya Course［Required time: 6 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

26,280yen〜

80min

20min

10min

20min

30min

30min

Taxi companies contact information●Iyakei Taxi TEL.0883-87-2017 ●Oboke Taxi TEL.0883-84-1225

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

228 247 516＊41

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Mt.Tsunatsuke-moriExample 1●Kazurabashi Taxi TEL.0883-87-2013

Prefectural Road▲

Main Local Road

14 Mt.Tsurugi

Local Road

Otsurugi Shrine‒
Tsurugisan Oshikimizu Water Spring

JR Train Line
Prefectural Boundary

45 46

Municipal Boundary

1607

Reservation
RequiredNational Highway

1930

Mt.Maruishi

1741

Service
PeriodSasa Pass

Toll Expressway

1955

Mt.Jirogyu(Double Vine Bridges)

Mt.Konose

Tengu Pass

Lunch and sightseeing(ask the driver)228 223 233＊36

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi

1684

Mt.Tosayahazu

travelIf you want toce,
at your own pa
going
we recommend
by taxi!

53 Tsurugisan Enpukuji Temple

Map Key

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground

Roadside Station(Michi-no-Eki)

Kochi
Prefecture

Public Restroom

Oboke / Iya Scheduled Sightseeing Bus

Journey into this hidden region by bus while enjoying
the gorgeous views along the winding, cliff-faced “Iya Highway”.

Roadside Station
Yokai House,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)or
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfall

JR Tosa-Ananai

47
44

From Nagoro onwards,
the road is closed from late
December to March 31.

1894

1123

Even though this is classiﬁed
as a National Highway,
this section is narrow, steep, and curvy.
Therefore it is recommended to drive via
Oboke to access Oku-Iya.

Tsurugi Shrine

4336

Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park

JR Toyonaga

JR Otaguchi

Nagoro Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Trailhead Parking

1812

Ochiai Village
observation deck

228 223 322＊28

JR Tosa-Iwahara

Minokoshi
Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead
Mt. Tsurugi Chair-lift

Niju Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Tenguzuka

Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfall

Kyobashira
Pass

1712

1713

15 Mt.Miune

Road closed from late
December to March 31.

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

228 060 714＊34

1374

Iya-no-Kazurabashi

357 703 520＊41

Kinryusan Noson Park

Heike Yashiki Asa-ke(Historic House)
Even though this is classiﬁed asa National Highway, this section is narrow,steep, and curvy. Therefore it is recommended
to drive via Oboke to access
National Highway Route 32.

JR Oboke Station

Sakuragaoka ParkThe Shikoku-kotsu Bus
from Ikeda ends here.
To continue east toward Minokoshi
please transfer here to
the Miyoshi Municipal Bus.

Mt. Tenguzuka
Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Asashiri

Mt.Tounomaru

Tsurugisan Bus Stop

Mt.Maruzasa

Hotspring (Onsen)
CampgroundReservations
RequiredLive Camera Point

Running Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
from Apr to Nov and every day in May, Oct, and Nov!!

Adults￥9,200Children￥8,900

Disabled people

Includes lunch, admission tickets, and boat tour!

JR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal(boarding location)(boarding location)

Departure 10:45 a.m.

Departure 11:00 a.m.

ObokeRoadside
Station3：00 p.m.〜3：20 p.m.

Reservations
and Inquiry

Bus Stop
Gas Station￥8,900ATM
Autumn Leaf Viewing

Heike
YashikiMuseumLocal DishLunch

(at Hotel Kazurabashi Iya-Bijin)

Iya
Kazurabashi

11：40 a.m.〜0：05 p.m.

0：20 p.m.〜1：00 p.m.

1：05 p.m.〜1：50 p.m.

(Vine Bridge)(drop-oﬀ point)

NishiuJR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal

3：25 p.m.〜4：10 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:15 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:45 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:50 p.m.

(drop-oﬀ point)

Shikoku Kotsu Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal
Tel 0883-72-1231
Reception Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Firefly Viewing(stop-oﬀ sightseeing)
2：10 p.m.〜2：25 p.m.

Oboke Goage
Sightseeing
Boat Cruise(drop-oﬀ point)

Flower Viewing

Manneken
Pis Statue /Iya Valley

ShrineTempleUnkai Viewpoint(drop-oﬀ point)

1612-27, Ikedacho Salad, Miyoshi-shi,
Tokushima-ken

e-mail yonkohstaff@gmail.com Website http://yonkoh.co.jp/＊Shikoku Transportation and tour bus tickets are also sold nationwide at major travel agencies.

Base map data was provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan using digital map 200,000 (map image) based on 50m mesh (elevation), and was created by NAKAGAWA AD Co., Ltd.

Accommodation
Taxi Office

S

i

Shop
Information

6

357 761 306＊16

Kubo Bus Stop

(Scarecrow Village)

Koune-keHistoric Farmhouse

CourseHashikuraji Temple

Miune Taxi

Tsuzuki Atelier(Soba Making Workshop)

21 Ryugugake Cottage

20 Chiiori Trust

17 Kakashi-no-Sato42

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

357 697 161＊77

Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Ochiai Village
Viewpoint

Roadside Station
Yokai Museum,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)357 789 064 ＊ 6

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets / Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

50

Tougenkyo-Iya Reception Oﬃce

and Folklore Museum

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

JR Dosan Line Tsubojiri Station

Ryugugake Tunnel

Ojiri Bus Stop

La Foret Tsurugi
Meotoike Lake

41

18 Higashi-Iya History

Iya Valley

357 666 778＊82(Vine Bridge)

Kazurabashi
Yume-Butai Stage S

38 39
37

Hinoji Bend,
Peeing Boy Statue

Miyoshi City Tourist Information Center

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi

40

Kakashi-no-Sato
Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Scarecrow Village)

357 697 350＊68

51

Kyojo Bus Stop

・ Biwa Waterfall

357 489 898＊40

Suwa Park

20

Biwa-no-Taki
Waterfall

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

Kurozo Marshland

23

Hoko-Sugi(Large Cedar Tree)
Ryugugake
TouristInformation Center

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Sugeoi Bus Stop

Soba Dojo

Shimose Tunnel

Wada Bus Stop

16

Ochiai-bashi Bus Stop

Kurishido Hachiman
ShrineKimura-ke Historic
Farmhouse

Campground

Recommended
Flat-Rate Plans

357 428 564＊22

13
17

8

Northern Area
Matsuogawa Onsen

Oshima Tunnel

22 Kazurabashi

Kazurabashi Taxi

Furumiya Shrine

49

5

Ochiai Village Viewpoint48

Higashi-Iya Chugakkomae Bus Stop(Samurai Residence)

14 15

1380

22 Ochiai Village

Ishiwaki Bus Stop

12

Nakoyama
HighlandOshima Passer

When going down long hills, it is easy
for your car breaks to overheat fromoveruse. This may cause the breaks to
be less effective or for the breaks to
fail completely.
Therefore, please use the “engine
break” by shifting into a lower gear andletting the engine resistance help slow
the car. By doing so you will not need
to use the breaks as much, and it will
help maintain cooler breaks.

1210

1605

S

11

Ichiu Bus StopLine

357 172 526＊60

Oboke Bridge

1672

Kanpo

Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine

Kazurabashi Hotel-mae Bus Stopsan

JR Oboke

Mt.Sagarihage

iv

Oboke Bridge Bus Stop1703

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Kunigadake Bus Stop

NaturalIndulgence.

Mt.Kurokasa

Ochiai Pass

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke

18 19

7

1849

Sakura Shrine

Iya Tunnel

Nishi-Iya

Awashi Unkai
Viewpoint

Mt.Yahazu

R

31 Mt. Nokanoike

Ochiai Village

6

1670

a

207 416 625 ＊ 3

When going downhill,
shift into low gear.

Nishioka Gakkomae Bus Stop

1494

Mt.Eboshi

AwanoshoOnsen

Miyoshi
Hot Springs

Even though this isclassiﬁed as a
National Highway,large buses
can not pass.

Mt.Tsushidake

Miyoshi City

1027 Roadside Station

Nishi-Iya Old
Toll Gatei S

Mt.Kurotaki

el

1636

Iyakei Taxi

9C-2

Kenmi Onsen

Mt.Ishido

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Iya Onsenmae Bus Stop

21 26 Iya Fureai Park

Matsuogawa
Onsen

1526

Iy

Handa Iwa Rocks

357 172 203＊47

5

28

C-3

Mt.Shirataki

1447

Hikyo-no-Yu
Bus Stop

Do nnelJR e Tu
ok
Ob

1294

357 117 776＊88

Fujikawadani
River

Michi-no-Eki Oboke Bus Stop

207 415 027＊58

Soba Dojo Noodle Shop

27

Bus Stop

Iya Tunn

Yashikimae
Bus Stop

Oboke Gorge

Yokai Museum
Jisho-in Temple

Hotaru-no Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

Koune-ke Historic Farmhouse

29

Oboke-kyo
Bus Stop

30 Roadside Station Oboke/

207 296 696＊44

357 104 458＊88

Tokushima Prefecture Land
Disaster Prevention Information
https：//bousai.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/

Fujinosato Park

Tobinosu Canyon

Kimura-ke Historic Farmhouse

For current road conditions and traffic information:

Mt.Mizunashi
1061

Mt.Sanboji

Gorge

Konaki-jiji

207 179 407＊44

357 137 058＊04

For current weather information in English:
Japan Meteorological Agency
https://www.jma.go.jp/
jma/index.html

Azami Pass

C-4

Tsurugi-no-Yado Iwado

1333

Mt.Nakatsu

25 Hi-no-Ji Bendand Parking

Tokuzen Amida-do
28 The Heike
Heike Residence Museum

Hotel
SunRiver Oboke

B-3

44

S

24 Oboke

32 Statue of

Statue of Konaki-jiji

Bukeyashiki Kita-ke (Samurai Residence)

On the rural mountain roads there isoften little traffic, so you may not noticewhen drivers approach behind you.
Please be sure to check your mirror
sometimes to know if other vehicles arepresent. Also, since you may be driving
slowly due to being unfamiliar with thearea, please allow other vehicles topass when it is safely possible.

1106

207 352 780＊44

497 362 349＊36

Iyakei Viewpoint

Wakamiya
ShrineOboke Gorge Pleasure Boat S
29 Nature Tourism
Oboke Taxi
Ushiroyama
Noson Stage Toge
Oboke Station Bus Stop

Shiozuka Campground357 130 556＊14

Take notice of drivers
behind you.

West-West207 352 780＊36

Kakashi-no Sato (Scarecrow Village)

Mt. Kunimi

1402

Mt. Kaina

2

25 Iyakei /Mt. Kunimi Trailhead 1409

Ikawa Finland Cottage

75

33 Ryugatake

Nishiu Bus Stop
4

357 151 315＊35

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi (Double Vine Bridges)

Iyakei Campground

29 Nature Tourism

1055

Shiozuka Highland

497 401 602＊66

1043

1

Mine

Mt.Tengu

Roadside Station Oboke / YOKAI Museum

Minokoshi / Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead

Please be carefulwhen driving
mountain roads!

JR Koboke

Tobinosu Canyon

Oku-Iya Area

Mt.Funa

Peeing Boy Statue

Shiozuka Highland
Viewpoint

Hotel Oboke-kyo
Mannaka4

Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

Minamihiura
Bus Stop

Narrow road withmany curves.

24 Koboke Gorge

B-4

Hotel Hikyono-Yu

1420

Mt.Furonto

Matsuogawa Dam

iver

357 188 480＊36

Deai Bus Stop

34 Handa Iwa Rocks

Hotaru-no-Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

6 Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

70

Mt.Hiuchi

Mizunokuchi
Pass

73

3

25

B-5

Tsurugi Town

Sajiki Pass

Hotel
Kazurabashi

Yakedo Pass

33

Kawaguchi Taxi

35 Shiozuka Highland

1240

1056

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

Iwato Bus Stop

34 Shiozuka Highland Campground

Mima District

Mt.Hinomaru

Iyaguchi Bridge

24

C-5

Hotel
Iya Onsen

Tokushima Prefecture

JR Iyaguchi
72

C-4

Shimokage-no-Tanada(Rice Paddy Terraces)

uo R

A convenient way to use car navigation!

Map Code
Search List

Map Code is a numeric code given
for specific locations. If you enter
the Map Code into your car
navigation system, it will easily set
to the destination. *Map Code islimited to compatible models only.

Iya Fureai Park823

4 Kurozo Marshland

Kenmi Shrine

Day-Use Hot Springs

Enjoy these onsen baths without needing
to stay overnight.

Higashimiyoshi Town

Mt.Gonomaru

Kirisako Village

E-2

ine
L
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J R Tokushi m

Miyoshi District

580

76

Reoma Kohgen Golf ClubE-2

マップコード357 161 188＊71

Minawa Taxi

Kinryusan
Noson Park

Mt.Tsunatsuke

Jifukuji Temple

Mt. Kenno

Kazurabashi Campground

TouristInformation
CenterMinodanofuchi CampgroundShimokubo
Cherry Blossoms

Onishi Shrine

357 130 587＊55

i Miyoshi City

Inouchidanigawa

7 Sakuragaoka Park

Sakaime Pass

●Yamashiro
Sennen・Mobi Car Rental ........TEL.0883-84-1211
Oboke Car Rental ..........TEL.0883-84-1211

Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

Miyoshi City Hall

Yoshinogawa
Highway Oasis

Kainayama Parking Place

Car Rental

Oboke / Iya Area

Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminaldge

JR Tsukuda

74r●Ikawa........TEL.0883-72-2171
Shikoku Kotsu Bus●IkedaIkeda Kanko Bus .............TEL.0883-72-4848
Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal Information
TEL.0883-72-1231●Mino
Mino Kotsu Bus ..............TEL.0883-77-2345

Rengeji Temple

Iya Rive●IkedaSankyo Taxi .................. TEL.0883-72-3300
Minawa Taxi ................. TEL.0883-74-0057
Ikeda DK Taxi ............... TEL.0883-72-3740●Yamashiro
Oboke Taxi ................... TEL.0883-84-1225........... TEL.0883-86-1221
Kawaguchi Taxi
●Nishi-Iya
Iyakei Taxi .................... TEL.0883-87-2017......... TEL.0883-87-2013
Kazurabashi Taxi
●Higashi-Iya
Miune Taxi ................... TEL.0883-88-2420

69

63

65

River

Bus

71

67

Koboke Viewpoint

Taxi

Hakuchi Onsen
Bus Stop

Yoshino……… About 45 minutes by car

Ikeda Dam

62

64

●Kurozo Marshland …………………… About 40 minutes by car●Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

Ikeda-ko
Waterside Park

JR Minawa

Tu
aime

56

Sankyo Taxi

Taiyo-ga-Ippai
Charcoal Workshop●Shiozuka Highland …………………… About 1 hour by car……… About 1hour by car

Maruyama Park

Shikoku Saburo-no-Sato
CampgroundKamo Giant Camphor Treehashi Bri

Shikokuchuo
BridgeSanwa Taxi

JR Hashikura

Miyoshio

Ikeda Taxi

57

55

nnel

Suwa Park58 59 60 61 68

Mt. Unpenji●Oboke Gorge & Koboke Gorge ……… About 40minutes by car●Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

Tobacco Museum

6:00‒22:00

13 Tsuji Townscape

Mats

Area Driving Times●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi …………… About 1 hour 50 minutes by car☎090-9775-2899 Tachinoyama, Mino

1 Unpenji Temple

ETC Only3

36 Maruishi Parkland

3 Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets /66

Ikeda PA

26 Backpackers

y
wa
pe

C-5

Naruto-Ikeda
Roadway(Shuuzu)

Kawahito Gate House
Mitsugonji Temple

Yoshinogawa Smart IC

2 Hashikuraji Temple

Tsubojiri Station

Ro☎090-8998-1447 Imakubo, Nishi-Iya

jien

23 Glamping MATOBA

Yoshinogawa SA

10 Momiji Onsen

78

2

C-2

☎0883-72-0277 Machi, Ikeda

D-5

Hashikura Prefectural JR Tsubojiri
5 JR Dosan Line
Nature ParkS

JR Sadamitsu☎0883-70-0166 Machi, Ikeda

58 Business Hotel Yamashiro

22 Kazurabashi Campground ☎090-1571-5258 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

8 Takiji Temple

JR Awa-Handa

C-2

C-4

9 Ryuzu-no-Taki/

JR Eguchi☎0883-70-0166 Ikeminami, Ikeda

57 4S Stay Honchodori☎0883-76-8585 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Mino Noson
Fureai Park

11 Roadside Station Mino

To Tokushima

77

JR Mikamo

56 heso camp

21 Iya Fureai Park Campground

12 Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

JR Awa-Kamo

C-3

C-2

Higashimiyoshi Town

MAP

early October to mid-OctoberE-4
mid-October to late October
G-5late October to early November F-5
late October to early November D-5
late October to mid-November
C-4late October to mid-November
D-4late October to mid-November
B-2
early November to mid-November C-5
early November to mid-November D-2
early November to mid-November B-3
mid-November to late November B-4
mid-November to late November B-5
mid-November to late November F-2

Mima City

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

JR Tsuji☎080-4972-1193 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-5

薬師峠

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/camera/

Miyoshi District

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

55 Guesthouse Wataridori☎0883-87-2367 Shigesue, Nishi-Iya

Inohana Pass

JR Awa-Ikeda☎0120-018-081 Hakuchi, Ikeda

20 Rental House FOREST●So for your convenience, please check before you go:

MAP

54 Awanosho

787

Masuzu Pass

●Ochiai Pass
●Mt. Tsurugi●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi●Ryugugake Cottage●Iyakei●Ryugatake●Unpenji Temple●Iya-no-Kazurabashi Area
●Mt. Hashikura●Handa Iwa Rocks●Oboke / Koboke Gorges●Jisho-in Temple●Kongo / Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfalls

JR Oshima☎080-2981-6221 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

Wakasano-mine

756

Miyoshi City

Autumn Leaf Viewing

Mima IC

E-4

50 Ryugugake Cottage

Live Camera
In Miyoshi City there are several live cameras set up
which allow one to see the current road situation,
weather conditions, snowfall accumulation, or even thecolor of autumn leaves. Cameras are located wherever
you see the camera icon on the map.

urasanHashik ay
Ropew☎090-5271-4015 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

C-5

1043

438

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Tun
ana

49 Minshuku Umemoto☎0883-87-2171 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

Churenji-mine

p
Un

C-4

11 Hotel Kazurabashi

Mt.Daisen

Higashiyama Pass

Inoh

10 YOKI Café & Guesthouse ☎0883-86-2334 Ichiu, Nishi-Iya

DaisenPass

MAP●Cherry Blossoms - Maruyama Park
mid-March to early April
C-2●Cherry Blossoms - Sakuragaoka Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Kinryusan Noson Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Shimokubo, Ikawa mid-March to early April
D-3●Cherry Blossoms - Mt. Hashikura
mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Mino Noson Fureai Park mid-March to early April
E-2●Azalea - Taojyo-Ato Castle Site
mid-April to early May
B-3●Peony - Mitsugonji Temple
mid-April to late April
C-2●Bilberry - Oboke / Koboke Gorgeslate April to mid-May
B-4● Wisteria – Iya-no-Kazurabashi
late April to mid-May
C-5●Rhododendron - Mt. Nokanoikelate May to early June
B-5
●Hydrangea - Shiozuka Highland
mid-June to mid-July
A-4●Oyama Magnolia - Mt. Konose
late June to early July
F-5
●Rhododendron Tschonoskii-Mt. Tsurugi, Mt. Miune, Mt. Tenguzuka late June to mid-July
E-5・G-5●Hydrangea - Unpenji Temple
late June to mid-August
B-2●Fringed Orchid - Kurozo Marshlandlate July to mid-August
C-3●Morning Star Lily - Shiozuka Highland late July
A-4
●Yellow Waxbell - Mt. Tsurugi
early August to mid-August G-5

e☎0883-87-2300 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Area Map

G

Flower Viewing

J

Hotel Iya Onsen

2

JR Sanuki-Saida

F

1

1

E

To Takamatsu

Kagawa Prefecture

R D osan Lin

Oku-Iya Area

MAP

D

To Kotohira / Takamatsu

Travel to a land of secluded mystery

A wide range of accommodations are available to suit the desires of every visitor, including campgrounds,
family-run guesthouses, traditional inns, thatched roof farmhouses, and relaxing hot spring hotels.
Oboke / Iya Area

C

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B

to stay
Accommodation Directory Where
if you are in Miyoshi!

☎0883-75-2311 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

Iyakei Campground☎090-9553-3795 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

3

Haretoke Design Hostel☎0883-75-2208 Ori, Ikeda

4

MAP

C-4

40 Kajiya Iya Romantei☎090-5144-9277 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

C-4

41 Minshuku Iya Hakkei☎0883-88-2358 Nakaue, Higashi-Iya

E-5

C-3

42 Kouya☎080-6378-8984 Kubo, Higashi-Iya

E-5

Hotel SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-4

43 Minshuku Matsuura☎0883-67-5009 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-55

Hotel Oboke-kyo Mannaka ☎0883-84-1216 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-5

44 Minshuku Heike-no-Yado☎0883-67-5296 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

6

Guesthouse Boke Nouen ☎090-1578-1611 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-5

45 Unkai-so☎088-622-0633 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya G-5

7

Smonkey☎0883-84-1087 Simomyo, Yamashiro

B-5

46 Tsurugi-san Chojo Hutte ☎080-2997-8482 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya

8

Gakko-no-yado Aruse ☎0883-84-1337 Aruse, Nishi-Iya

C-5

47 Tsurugi-Jinjya Minshuku☎0883-67-5017 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

9

Hotel Hikyo-no-Yu

C-4

48 Tougenkyo-Iya☎0883-88-2540 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

E-4・5

G-5

D-5

12 Iya Bijin☎0883-87-2009 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

51 Chiiori Trust☎0883-88-5290 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

D-5

13 Kazuraya☎0883-87-2831 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground ☎0883-88-2640 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

F-5

14 Iya Kanko Ryokan☎0883-87-2125 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

53 Tsurugi-san Enpuku-ji☎0883-67-5276 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

15 Minshuku Minami☎0883-87-2342 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

16 Minshuku Iya-so☎0883-87-2242 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

17 Minshuku Oyama-so☎0883-87-2133 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

18 Ku-Nel-Asob☎080-6282-3612 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

19 Tabibito-no-yado Nakone ☎0883-72-5557 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

Northern Area

C-2

59 Fukuya Ryokan☎0883-72-0868 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

60 Sushiroku Ryokan☎0883-72-7422 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

61 Marufuku Ryokan☎0883-72-0027 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

62 Hakuchi Onsen Konishi Ryokan☎0883-74-0311 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

63 Kawakami☎0883-74-0829 Nakanishi, Ikeda

C-3

64 Hakuchi-so☎0883-74-0487 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

65 Minshuku Okada☎0883-74-1001 Sano, Ikeda

B-3

66 Awa Ikeda Youth Hostel☎0883-72-5277 Nishiyama, Ikeda

C-2

67 Minshuku Tabibito-Yado☎0883-76-4727 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

68 4S Stay Ekimae☎0883-70-0166 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

69 COCO-CROSS Hostel☎0883-72-0011 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

70 Matsuogawa Onsen☎0883-75-2322 Kurogawa, Matsuo, Ikeda

C-3

71 Hotel Eleven☎0883-72-8115 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

72 Yamaya base☎0883-86-1898 Takiyasu, Kawasaki, Ikeda C-3

73 Riverside D-Ai

Book on Airbnb Ori, Ikeda

C-3

74 Isamurou Ryokan☎0883-78-2051 Tsuji, Ikawa

D-2

F-5

75 Ikawa Finland Cottage☎0883-78-3003 Hirayama, Ikawa

D-3☎0883-78-2227 Nishikawa, Ikawa

D-2

24 Kenmi Onsen☎0883-86-2982 Kurokawa, Yamashiro

B-3

25 Guesthouse Kanmanyo ☎090-9556-4788 Suesada, Yamashiro

B-3☎0883-86-3033 Shirokawa, Yamashiro B-4

27 Nenrinan☎0883-84-1629 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

28 Oboke-Akanoya☎090-2789-1252 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

C-5

29 Tenku-no-yado☎090-8973-2328 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

30 Guesthouse Osakanakunti☎0883-86-2086 Otsuki, Yamashiro

B-3

31 Momonga Village☎0883-86-2334 Nobumasa, Yamashiro B-3

32 Torinosu Mamaan☎0883-86-2650 Oono, Yamashiro

33 YAMAYA☎0883-86-1898 Okawamochi, Yamashiro B-3

B-3

34 Shiozuka Highland Caground ☎0883-86-3077 Tairano, Yamashiro

A-4

35 Retreat space FUJIWARA ☎090-4788-0313 Nakano, Yamashiro

B-4

MAP

Oku-Iya Area
☎0883-88-2768 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

37 Hotel Okuiya☎0883-88-2045 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

76 Guesthouse UEDA

38 Heike-so☎0883-88-2848 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

39 Yoshida Ryokan☎0883-88-2843 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

77 Kenko-to-Fureai-no Mori Cottage ☎0883-77-4320 Shibou, Mino

D-5

78 Nashikubo-no-Ie●Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead ……… About 2 hours by car
Ikawa-Ikeda IC(Awa-Ikeda)●Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge) …… About 1 hour by car●Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue …………… About 50 minutes by car

927

Manda
Tunnel29 Nature Tourism

54

Sak

Mt.Minehata

Terano Amida-do

748

Shikokuchuo City

Ehime Prefecture

Moji Kannon-do

32

30
31

Taojyo-Ato
Castle Site

Nobumasa Amida-do

35

Shirakawadani
River

26

Shingu IC

Shiozuka-mine
1043

357 187 260＊22

Kazurabashi Yume-Butai Stage357 130 429＊82

Heike Yashiki Museum

357 154 511＊41

Furumiya Shrine

357 095 449＊71

Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

357 308 375＊47

Ryugatake357 343 433＊42

Iyakei Campground357 397 059＊88

Oboke Gorge

357 151 826＊18

Koboke Gorge

357 330 837＊82

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat357 151 856＊71

Shima-no-Kawahara Bus Stop

Tsuya Bus Stop

1158

357 142 727＊71

Higashi-Iya History and Folklore Museum

357 109 691＊66

Tsuzuki Atelier (Soba Making Workshop)

357 077 599＊14

Tougenkyo-Iya

357 105 224＊60

Ryugugake Cottage

357 075 797＊68

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

357 028 568＊54

Unpenji Temple

207 717 724＊14

Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

357 466 164＊30

Shimokage-no-Tanada (Rice Paddy Terraces)

357 554 579＊74

Goraiko-no-Taki Waterfall

357 588 111＊06

Otoyo Town

Kochi Prefecture

Roadside Station Mino228 157 725＊62

Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park228 191 618 ＊ 3

Fee

1643

Otoyo IC

Taxi Estimated Fares (Small taxi: Up to 4 people) *One-way Fare
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat
Iya-no-Kazurabashi
Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

730yen〜
3,200yen〜
3,900yen〜

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum 6,500yen〜

Ochiai Village

7,000yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

11,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 13,000yen〜

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

3,600yen〜

Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

2,500yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

8,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 10,000yen〜＊Oboke / Iya Area taxi companies oﬀer special drivers, including local story tellers and folk song singers. Please check individual services for details.

To Kochi City

Oboke・Iya-no-Kazurabashi・
Iyakei Course［Required time: 3 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

13,140yen〜

Example 2

Oku-Iya Course［Required time: 6 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

26,280yen〜

80min

20min

10min

20min

30min

30min

Taxi companies contact information●Iyakei Taxi TEL.0883-87-2017 ●Oboke Taxi TEL.0883-84-1225

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

228 247 516＊41

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Travel by w
of nostalgics!
“bonnet” bu

Mt.Tsunatsuke-moriExample 1●Kazurabashi Taxi TEL.0883-87-2013

Prefectural Road▲

Main Local Road

14 Mt.Tsurugi

Local Road

Otsurugi Shrine‒
Tsurugisan Oshikimizu Water Spring

JR Train Line
Prefectural Boundary

45 46

Municipal Boundary

1607

Reservation
RequiredNational Highway

1930

Mt.Maruishi

1741

Service
PeriodSasa Pass

Toll Expressway

1955

Mt.Jirogyu(Double Vine Bridges)

Mt.Konose

Tengu Pass

Lunch and sightseeing(ask the driver)228 223 233＊36

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi

1684

Mt.Tosayahazu

travelIf you want toce,
at your own pa
going
we recommend
by taxi!

53 Tsurugisan Enpukuji Temple

Map Key

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground

Roadside Station(Michi-no-Eki)

Kochi
Prefecture

Public Restroom

Oboke / Iya Scheduled Sightseeing Bus

Journey into this hidden region by bus while enjoying
the gorgeous views along the winding, cliff-faced “Iya Highway”.

Roadside Station
Yokai House,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)or
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfall

JR Tosa-Ananai

47
44

From Nagoro onwards,
the road is closed from late
December to March 31.

1894

1123

Even though this is classiﬁed
as a National Highway,
this section is narrow, steep, and curvy.
Therefore it is recommended to drive via
Oboke to access Oku-Iya.

Tsurugi Shrine

4336

Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park

JR Toyonaga

JR Otaguchi

Nagoro Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Trailhead Parking

1812

Ochiai Village
observation deck

228 223 322＊28

JR Tosa-Iwahara

Minokoshi
Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead
Mt. Tsurugi Chair-lift

Niju Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Tenguzuka

Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfall

Kyobashira
Pass

1712

1713

15 Mt.Miune

Road closed from late
December to March 31.

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

228 060 714＊34

1374

Iya-no-Kazurabashi

357 703 520＊41

Kinryusan Noson Park

Heike Yashiki Asa-ke(Historic House)
Even though this is classiﬁed asa National Highway, this section is narrow,steep, and curvy. Therefore it is recommended
to drive via Oboke to access
National Highway Route 32.

JR Oboke Station

Sakuragaoka ParkThe Shikoku-kotsu Bus
from Ikeda ends here.
To continue east toward Minokoshi
please transfer here to
the Miyoshi Municipal Bus.

Mt. Tenguzuka
Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Asashiri

Mt.Tounomaru

Tsurugisan Bus Stop

Mt.Maruzasa

Hotspring (Onsen)
CampgroundReservations
RequiredLive Camera Point

Running Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
from Apr to Nov and every day in May, Oct, and Nov!!

Adults￥9,200Children￥8,900

Disabled people

Includes lunch, admission tickets, and boat tour!

JR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal(boarding location)(boarding location)

Departure 10:45 a.m.

Departure 11:00 a.m.

ObokeRoadside
Station3：00 p.m.〜3：20 p.m.

Reservations
and Inquiry

Bus Stop
Gas Station￥8,900ATM
Autumn Leaf Viewing

Heike
YashikiMuseumLocal DishLunch

(at Hotel Kazurabashi Iya-Bijin)

Iya
Kazurabashi

11：40 a.m.〜0：05 p.m.

0：20 p.m.〜1：00 p.m.

1：05 p.m.〜1：50 p.m.

(Vine Bridge)(drop-oﬀ point)

NishiuJR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal

3：25 p.m.〜4：10 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:15 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:45 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:50 p.m.

(drop-oﬀ point)

Shikoku Kotsu Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal
Tel 0883-72-1231
Reception Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Firefly Viewing(stop-oﬀ sightseeing)
2：10 p.m.〜2：25 p.m.

Oboke Goage
Sightseeing
Boat Cruise(drop-oﬀ point)

Flower Viewing

Manneken
Pis Statue /Iya Valley

ShrineTempleUnkai Viewpoint(drop-oﬀ point)

1612-27, Ikedacho Salad, Miyoshi-shi,
Tokushima-ken

e-mail yonkohstaff@gmail.com Website http://yonkoh.co.jp/＊Shikoku Transportation and tour bus tickets are also sold nationwide at major travel agencies.

Base map data was provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan using digital map 200,000 (map image) based on 50m mesh (elevation), and was created by NAKAGAWA AD Co., Ltd.

Accommodation
Taxi Office

S

i

Shop
Information

6

357 761 306＊16

Kubo Bus Stop

(Scarecrow Village)

Koune-keHistoric Farmhouse

CourseHashikuraji Temple

Miune Taxi

Tsuzuki Atelier(Soba Making Workshop)

21 Ryugugake Cottage

20 Chiiori Trust

17 Kakashi-no-Sato42

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

357 697 161＊77

Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Ochiai Village
Viewpoint

Roadside Station
Yokai Museum,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)357 789 064 ＊ 6

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets / Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

50

Tougenkyo-Iya Reception Oﬃce

and Folklore Museum

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

JR Dosan Line Tsubojiri Station

Ryugugake Tunnel

Ojiri Bus Stop

La Foret Tsurugi
Meotoike Lake

41

18 Higashi-Iya History

Iya Valley

357 666 778＊82(Vine Bridge)

Kazurabashi
Yume-Butai Stage S

38 39
37

Hinoji Bend,
Peeing Boy Statue

Miyoshi City Tourist Information Center

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi

40

Kakashi-no-Sato
Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Scarecrow Village)

357 697 350＊68

51

Kyojo Bus Stop

・ Biwa Waterfall

357 489 898＊40

Suwa Park

20

Biwa-no-Taki
Waterfall

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

Kurozo Marshland

23

Hoko-Sugi(Large Cedar Tree)
Ryugugake
TouristInformation Center

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Sugeoi Bus Stop

Soba Dojo

Shimose Tunnel

Wada Bus Stop

16

Ochiai-bashi Bus Stop

Kurishido Hachiman
ShrineKimura-ke Historic
Farmhouse

Campground

Recommended
Flat-Rate Plans

357 428 564＊22

13
17

8

Northern Area
Matsuogawa Onsen

Oshima Tunnel

22 Kazurabashi

Kazurabashi Taxi

Furumiya Shrine

49

5

Ochiai Village Viewpoint48

Higashi-Iya Chugakkomae Bus Stop(Samurai Residence)

14 15

1380

22 Ochiai Village

Ishiwaki Bus Stop

12

Nakoyama
HighlandOshima Passer

When going down long hills, it is easy
for your car breaks to overheat fromoveruse. This may cause the breaks to
be less effective or for the breaks to
fail completely.
Therefore, please use the “engine
break” by shifting into a lower gear andletting the engine resistance help slow
the car. By doing so you will not need
to use the breaks as much, and it will
help maintain cooler breaks.

1210

1605

S

11

Ichiu Bus StopLine

357 172 526＊60

Oboke Bridge

1672

Kanpo

Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine

Kazurabashi Hotel-mae Bus Stopsan

JR Oboke

Mt.Sagarihage

iv

Oboke Bridge Bus Stop1703

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Kunigadake Bus Stop

NaturalIndulgence.

Mt.Kurokasa

Ochiai Pass

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke

18 19

7

1849

Sakura Shrine

Iya Tunnel

Nishi-Iya

Awashi Unkai
Viewpoint

Mt.Yahazu

R

31 Mt. Nokanoike

Ochiai Village

6

1670

a

207 416 625 ＊ 3

When going downhill,
shift into low gear.

Nishioka Gakkomae Bus Stop

1494

Mt.Eboshi

AwanoshoOnsen

Miyoshi
Hot Springs

Even though this isclassiﬁed as a
National Highway,large buses
can not pass.

Mt.Tsushidake

Miyoshi City

1027 Roadside Station

Nishi-Iya Old
Toll Gatei S

Mt.Kurotaki

el

1636

Iyakei Taxi

9C-2

Kenmi Onsen

Mt.Ishido

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Iya Onsenmae Bus Stop

21 26 Iya Fureai Park

Matsuogawa
Onsen

1526

Iy

Handa Iwa Rocks

357 172 203＊47

5

28

C-3

Mt.Shirataki

1447

Hikyo-no-Yu
Bus Stop

Do nnelJR e Tu
ok
Ob

1294

357 117 776＊88

Fujikawadani
River

Michi-no-Eki Oboke Bus Stop

207 415 027＊58

Soba Dojo Noodle Shop

27

Bus Stop

Iya Tunn

Yashikimae
Bus Stop

Oboke Gorge

Yokai Museum
Jisho-in Temple

Hotaru-no Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

Koune-ke Historic Farmhouse

29

Oboke-kyo
Bus Stop

30 Roadside Station Oboke/

207 296 696＊44

357 104 458＊88

Tokushima Prefecture Land
Disaster Prevention Information
https：//bousai.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/

Fujinosato Park

Tobinosu Canyon

Kimura-ke Historic Farmhouse

For current road conditions and traffic information:

Mt.Mizunashi
1061

Mt.Sanboji

Gorge

Konaki-jiji

207 179 407＊44

357 137 058＊04

For current weather information in English:
Japan Meteorological Agency
https://www.jma.go.jp/
jma/index.html

Azami Pass

C-4

Tsurugi-no-Yado Iwado

1333

Mt.Nakatsu

25 Hi-no-Ji Bendand Parking

Tokuzen Amida-do
28 The Heike
Heike Residence Museum

Hotel
SunRiver Oboke

B-3

44

S

24 Oboke

32 Statue of

Statue of Konaki-jiji

Bukeyashiki Kita-ke (Samurai Residence)

On the rural mountain roads there isoften little traffic, so you may not noticewhen drivers approach behind you.
Please be sure to check your mirror
sometimes to know if other vehicles arepresent. Also, since you may be driving
slowly due to being unfamiliar with thearea, please allow other vehicles topass when it is safely possible.

1106

207 352 780＊44

497 362 349＊36

Iyakei Viewpoint

Wakamiya
ShrineOboke Gorge Pleasure Boat S
29 Nature Tourism
Oboke Taxi
Ushiroyama
Noson Stage Toge
Oboke Station Bus Stop

Shiozuka Campground357 130 556＊14

Take notice of drivers
behind you.

West-West207 352 780＊36

Kakashi-no Sato (Scarecrow Village)

Mt. Kunimi

1402

Mt. Kaina

2

25 Iyakei /Mt. Kunimi Trailhead 1409

Ikawa Finland Cottage

75

33 Ryugatake

Nishiu Bus Stop
4

357 151 315＊35

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi (Double Vine Bridges)

Iyakei Campground

29 Nature Tourism

1055

Shiozuka Highland

497 401 602＊66

1043

1

Mine

Mt.Tengu

Roadside Station Oboke / YOKAI Museum

Minokoshi / Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead

Please be carefulwhen driving
mountain roads!

JR Koboke

Tobinosu Canyon

Oku-Iya Area

Mt.Funa

Peeing Boy Statue

Shiozuka Highland
Viewpoint

Hotel Oboke-kyo
Mannaka4

Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

Minamihiura
Bus Stop

Narrow road withmany curves.

24 Koboke Gorge

B-4

Hotel Hikyono-Yu

1420

Mt.Furonto

Matsuogawa Dam

iver

357 188 480＊36

Deai Bus Stop

34 Handa Iwa Rocks

Hotaru-no-Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

6 Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

70

Mt.Hiuchi

Mizunokuchi
Pass

73

3

25

B-5

Tsurugi Town

Sajiki Pass

Hotel
Kazurabashi

Yakedo Pass

33

Kawaguchi Taxi

35 Shiozuka Highland

1240

1056

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

Iwato Bus Stop

34 Shiozuka Highland Campground

Mima District

Mt.Hinomaru

Iyaguchi Bridge

24

C-5

Hotel
Iya Onsen

Tokushima Prefecture

JR Iyaguchi
72

C-4

Shimokage-no-Tanada(Rice Paddy Terraces)

uo R

A convenient way to use car navigation!

Map Code
Search List

Map Code is a numeric code given
for specific locations. If you enter
the Map Code into your car
navigation system, it will easily set
to the destination. *Map Code islimited to compatible models only.

Iya Fureai Park823

4 Kurozo Marshland

Kenmi Shrine

Day-Use Hot Springs

Enjoy these onsen baths without needing
to stay overnight.

Higashimiyoshi Town

Mt.Gonomaru

Kirisako Village

E-2

ine
L
a
J R Tokushi m

Miyoshi District

580

76

Reoma Kohgen Golf ClubE-2

マップコード357 161 188＊71

Minawa Taxi

Kinryusan
Noson Park

Mt.Tsunatsuke

Jifukuji Temple

Mt. Kenno

Kazurabashi Campground

TouristInformation
CenterMinodanofuchi CampgroundShimokubo
Cherry Blossoms

Onishi Shrine

357 130 587＊55

i Miyoshi City

Inouchidanigawa

7 Sakuragaoka Park

Sakaime Pass

●Yamashiro
Sennen・Mobi Car Rental ........TEL.0883-84-1211
Oboke Car Rental ..........TEL.0883-84-1211

Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

Miyoshi City Hall

Yoshinogawa
Highway Oasis

Kainayama Parking Place

Car Rental

Oboke / Iya Area

Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminaldge

JR Tsukuda

74r●Ikawa........TEL.0883-72-2171
Shikoku Kotsu Bus●IkedaIkeda Kanko Bus .............TEL.0883-72-4848
Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal Information
TEL.0883-72-1231●Mino
Mino Kotsu Bus ..............TEL.0883-77-2345

Rengeji Temple

Iya Rive●IkedaSankyo Taxi .................. TEL.0883-72-3300
Minawa Taxi ................. TEL.0883-74-0057
Ikeda DK Taxi ............... TEL.0883-72-3740●Yamashiro
Oboke Taxi ................... TEL.0883-84-1225........... TEL.0883-86-1221
Kawaguchi Taxi
●Nishi-Iya
Iyakei Taxi .................... TEL.0883-87-2017......... TEL.0883-87-2013
Kazurabashi Taxi
●Higashi-Iya
Miune Taxi ................... TEL.0883-88-2420

69

63

65

River

Bus

71

67

Koboke Viewpoint

Taxi

Hakuchi Onsen
Bus Stop

Yoshino……… About 45 minutes by car

Ikeda Dam

62

64

●Kurozo Marshland …………………… About 40 minutes by car●Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

Ikeda-ko
Waterside Park

JR Minawa

Tu
aime

56

Sankyo Taxi

Taiyo-ga-Ippai
Charcoal Workshop●Shiozuka Highland …………………… About 1 hour by car……… About 1hour by car

Maruyama Park

Shikoku Saburo-no-Sato
CampgroundKamo Giant Camphor Treehashi Bri

Shikokuchuo
BridgeSanwa Taxi

JR Hashikura

Miyoshio

Ikeda Taxi

57

55

nnel

Suwa Park58 59 60 61 68

Mt. Unpenji●Oboke Gorge & Koboke Gorge ……… About 40minutes by car●Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

Tobacco Museum

6:00‒22:00

13 Tsuji Townscape

Mats

Area Driving Times●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi …………… About 1 hour 50 minutes by car☎090-9775-2899 Tachinoyama, Mino

1 Unpenji Temple

ETC Only3

36 Maruishi Parkland

3 Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets /66

Ikeda PA

26 Backpackers

y
wa
pe

C-5

Naruto-Ikeda
Roadway(Shuuzu)

Kawahito Gate House
Mitsugonji Temple

Yoshinogawa Smart IC

2 Hashikuraji Temple

Tsubojiri Station

Ro☎090-8998-1447 Imakubo, Nishi-Iya

jien

23 Glamping MATOBA

Yoshinogawa SA

10 Momiji Onsen

78

2

C-2

☎0883-72-0277 Machi, Ikeda

D-5

Hashikura Prefectural JR Tsubojiri
5 JR Dosan Line
Nature ParkS

JR Sadamitsu☎0883-70-0166 Machi, Ikeda

58 Business Hotel Yamashiro

22 Kazurabashi Campground ☎090-1571-5258 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

8 Takiji Temple

JR Awa-Handa

C-2

C-4

9 Ryuzu-no-Taki/

JR Eguchi☎0883-70-0166 Ikeminami, Ikeda

57 4S Stay Honchodori☎0883-76-8585 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Mino Noson
Fureai Park

11 Roadside Station Mino

To Tokushima

77

JR Mikamo

56 heso camp

21 Iya Fureai Park Campground

12 Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

JR Awa-Kamo

C-3

C-2

Higashimiyoshi Town

MAP

early October to mid-OctoberE-4
mid-October to late October
G-5late October to early November F-5
late October to early November D-5
late October to mid-November
C-4late October to mid-November
D-4late October to mid-November
B-2
early November to mid-November C-5
early November to mid-November D-2
early November to mid-November B-3
mid-November to late November B-4
mid-November to late November B-5
mid-November to late November F-2

Mima City

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

JR Tsuji☎080-4972-1193 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-5

薬師峠

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/camera/

Miyoshi District

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

55 Guesthouse Wataridori☎0883-87-2367 Shigesue, Nishi-Iya

Inohana Pass

JR Awa-Ikeda☎0120-018-081 Hakuchi, Ikeda

20 Rental House FOREST●So for your convenience, please check before you go:

MAP

54 Awanosho

787

Masuzu Pass

●Ochiai Pass
●Mt. Tsurugi●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi●Ryugugake Cottage●Iyakei●Ryugatake●Unpenji Temple●Iya-no-Kazurabashi Area
●Mt. Hashikura●Handa Iwa Rocks●Oboke / Koboke Gorges●Jisho-in Temple●Kongo / Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfalls

JR Oshima☎080-2981-6221 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

Wakasano-mine

756

Miyoshi City

Autumn Leaf Viewing

Mima IC

E-4

50 Ryugugake Cottage

Live Camera
In Miyoshi City there are several live cameras set up
which allow one to see the current road situation,
weather conditions, snowfall accumulation, or even thecolor of autumn leaves. Cameras are located wherever
you see the camera icon on the map.

urasanHashik ay
Ropew☎090-5271-4015 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

C-5

1043

438

nel
Tun
ana

49 Minshuku Umemoto☎0883-87-2171 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

Churenji-mine

p
Un

C-4

11 Hotel Kazurabashi

Mt.Daisen

Higashiyama Pass

Inoh

10 YOKI Café & Guesthouse ☎0883-86-2334 Ichiu, Nishi-Iya

DaisenPass

MAP●Cherry Blossoms - Maruyama Park
mid-March to early April
C-2●Cherry Blossoms - Sakuragaoka Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Kinryusan Noson Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Shimokubo, Ikawa mid-March to early April
D-3●Cherry Blossoms - Mt. Hashikura
mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Mino Noson Fureai Park mid-March to early April
E-2●Azalea - Taojyo-Ato Castle Site
mid-April to early May
B-3●Peony - Mitsugonji Temple
mid-April to late April
C-2●Bilberry - Oboke / Koboke Gorgeslate April to mid-May
B-4● Wisteria – Iya-no-Kazurabashi
late April to mid-May
C-5●Rhododendron - Mt. Nokanoikelate May to early June
B-5
●Hydrangea - Shiozuka Highland
mid-June to mid-July
A-4●Oyama Magnolia - Mt. Konose
late June to early July
F-5
●Rhododendron Tschonoskii-Mt. Tsurugi, Mt. Miune, Mt. Tenguzuka late June to mid-July
E-5・G-5●Hydrangea - Unpenji Temple
late June to mid-August
B-2●Fringed Orchid - Kurozo Marshlandlate July to mid-August
C-3●Morning Star Lily - Shiozuka Highland late July
A-4
●Yellow Waxbell - Mt. Tsurugi
early August to mid-August G-5

e☎0883-87-2300 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Area Map

G

Flower Viewing

J

Hotel Iya Onsen

2

JR Sanuki-Saida

F

1

1

E

To Takamatsu

Kagawa Prefecture

R D osan Lin

Oku-Iya Area

MAP

D

To Kotohira / Takamatsu

Travel to a land of secluded mystery

A wide range of accommodations are available to suit the desires of every visitor, including campgrounds,
family-run guesthouses, traditional inns, thatched roof farmhouses, and relaxing hot spring hotels.
Oboke / Iya Area

C

A

B

to stay
Accommodation Directory Where
if you are in Miyoshi!

☎0883-75-2311 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

Iyakei Campground☎090-9553-3795 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

3

Haretoke Design Hostel☎0883-75-2208 Ori, Ikeda

4

MAP

C-4

40 Kajiya Iya Romantei☎090-5144-9277 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

C-4

41 Minshuku Iya Hakkei☎0883-88-2358 Nakaue, Higashi-Iya

E-5

C-3

42 Kouya☎080-6378-8984 Kubo, Higashi-Iya

E-5

Hotel SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-4

43 Minshuku Matsuura☎0883-67-5009 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-55

Hotel Oboke-kyo Mannaka ☎0883-84-1216 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-5

44 Minshuku Heike-no-Yado☎0883-67-5296 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

6

Guesthouse Boke Nouen ☎090-1578-1611 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-5

45 Unkai-so☎088-622-0633 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya G-5

7

Smonkey☎0883-84-1087 Simomyo, Yamashiro

B-5

46 Tsurugi-san Chojo Hutte ☎080-2997-8482 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya

8

Gakko-no-yado Aruse ☎0883-84-1337 Aruse, Nishi-Iya

C-5

47 Tsurugi-Jinjya Minshuku☎0883-67-5017 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

9

Hotel Hikyo-no-Yu

C-4

48 Tougenkyo-Iya☎0883-88-2540 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

E-4・5

G-5

D-5

12 Iya Bijin☎0883-87-2009 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

51 Chiiori Trust☎0883-88-5290 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

D-5

13 Kazuraya☎0883-87-2831 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground ☎0883-88-2640 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

F-5

14 Iya Kanko Ryokan☎0883-87-2125 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

53 Tsurugi-san Enpuku-ji☎0883-67-5276 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

15 Minshuku Minami☎0883-87-2342 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

16 Minshuku Iya-so☎0883-87-2242 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

17 Minshuku Oyama-so☎0883-87-2133 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

18 Ku-Nel-Asob☎080-6282-3612 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

19 Tabibito-no-yado Nakone ☎0883-72-5557 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

Northern Area

C-2

59 Fukuya Ryokan☎0883-72-0868 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

60 Sushiroku Ryokan☎0883-72-7422 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

61 Marufuku Ryokan☎0883-72-0027 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

62 Hakuchi Onsen Konishi Ryokan☎0883-74-0311 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

63 Kawakami☎0883-74-0829 Nakanishi, Ikeda

C-3

64 Hakuchi-so☎0883-74-0487 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

65 Minshuku Okada☎0883-74-1001 Sano, Ikeda

B-3

66 Awa Ikeda Youth Hostel☎0883-72-5277 Nishiyama, Ikeda

C-2

67 Minshuku Tabibito-Yado☎0883-76-4727 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

68 4S Stay Ekimae☎0883-70-0166 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

69 COCO-CROSS Hostel☎0883-72-0011 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

70 Matsuogawa Onsen☎0883-75-2322 Kurogawa, Matsuo, Ikeda

C-3

71 Hotel Eleven☎0883-72-8115 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

72 Yamaya base☎0883-86-1898 Takiyasu, Kawasaki, Ikeda C-3

73 Riverside D-Ai

Book on Airbnb Ori, Ikeda

C-3

74 Isamurou Ryokan☎0883-78-2051 Tsuji, Ikawa

D-2

F-5

75 Ikawa Finland Cottage☎0883-78-3003 Hirayama, Ikawa

D-3☎0883-78-2227 Nishikawa, Ikawa

D-2

24 Kenmi Onsen☎0883-86-2982 Kurokawa, Yamashiro

B-3

25 Guesthouse Kanmanyo ☎090-9556-4788 Suesada, Yamashiro

B-3☎0883-86-3033 Shirokawa, Yamashiro B-4

27 Nenrinan☎0883-84-1629 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

28 Oboke-Akanoya☎090-2789-1252 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

C-5

29 Tenku-no-yado☎090-8973-2328 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

30 Guesthouse Osakanakunti☎0883-86-2086 Otsuki, Yamashiro

B-3

31 Momonga Village☎0883-86-2334 Nobumasa, Yamashiro B-3

32 Torinosu Mamaan☎0883-86-2650 Oono, Yamashiro

33 YAMAYA☎0883-86-1898 Okawamochi, Yamashiro B-3

B-3

34 Shiozuka Highland Caground ☎0883-86-3077 Tairano, Yamashiro

A-4

35 Retreat space FUJIWARA ☎090-4788-0313 Nakano, Yamashiro

B-4

MAP

Oku-Iya Area
☎0883-88-2768 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

37 Hotel Okuiya☎0883-88-2045 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

76 Guesthouse UEDA

38 Heike-so☎0883-88-2848 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

39 Yoshida Ryokan☎0883-88-2843 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

77 Kenko-to-Fureai-no Mori Cottage ☎0883-77-4320 Shibou, Mino

D-5

78 Nashikubo-no-Ie●Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead ……… About 2 hours by car
Ikawa-Ikeda IC(Awa-Ikeda)●Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge) …… About 1 hour by car●Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue …………… About 50 minutes by car

927

Manda
Tunnel29 Nature Tourism

54

Sak

Mt.Minehata

Terano Amida-do

748

Shikokuchuo City

Ehime Prefecture

Moji Kannon-do

32

30
31

Taojyo-Ato
Castle Site

Nobumasa Amida-do

35

Shirakawadani
River

26

Shingu IC

Shiozuka-mine
1043

357 187 260＊22

Kazurabashi Yume-Butai Stage357 130 429＊82

Heike Yashiki Museum

357 154 511＊41

Furumiya Shrine

357 095 449＊71

Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

357 308 375＊47

Ryugatake357 343 433＊42

Iyakei Campground357 397 059＊88

Oboke Gorge

357 151 826＊18

Koboke Gorge

357 330 837＊82

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat357 151 856＊71

Shima-no-Kawahara Bus Stop

Tsuya Bus Stop

1158

357 142 727＊71

Higashi-Iya History and Folklore Museum

357 109 691＊66

Tsuzuki Atelier (Soba Making Workshop)

357 077 599＊14

Tougenkyo-Iya

357 105 224＊60

Ryugugake Cottage

357 075 797＊68

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

357 028 568＊54

Unpenji Temple

207 717 724＊14

Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

357 466 164＊30

Shimokage-no-Tanada (Rice Paddy Terraces)

357 554 579＊74

Goraiko-no-Taki Waterfall

357 588 111＊06

Otoyo Town

Kochi Prefecture

Roadside Station Mino228 157 725＊62

Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park228 191 618 ＊ 3

Fee

1643

Otoyo IC

Taxi Estimated Fares (Small taxi: Up to 4 people) *One-way Fare
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat
Iya-no-Kazurabashi
Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

730yen〜
3,200yen〜
3,900yen〜

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum 6,500yen〜

Ochiai Village

7,000yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

11,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 13,000yen〜

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

3,600yen〜

Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

2,500yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

8,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 10,000yen〜＊Oboke / Iya Area taxi companies oﬀer special drivers, including local story tellers and folk song singers. Please check individual services for details.

To Kochi City

Oboke・Iya-no-Kazurabashi・
Iyakei Course［Required time: 3 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

13,140yen〜

Example 2

Oku-Iya Course［Required time: 6 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

26,280yen〜

80min

20min

10min

20min

30min

30min

Taxi companies contact information●Iyakei Taxi TEL.0883-87-2017 ●Oboke Taxi TEL.0883-84-1225

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

228 247 516＊41

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Travel by w
of nostalgics!
“bonnet” bu

Mt.Tsunatsuke-moriExample 1●Kazurabashi Taxi TEL.0883-87-2013

Prefectural Road▲

Main Local Road

14 Mt.Tsurugi

Local Road

Otsurugi Shrine‒
Tsurugisan Oshikimizu Water Spring

JR Train Line
Prefectural Boundary

45 46

Municipal Boundary

1607

Reservation
RequiredNational Highway

1930

Mt.Maruishi

1741

Service
PeriodSasa Pass

Toll Expressway

1955

Mt.Jirogyu(Double Vine Bridges)

Mt.Konose

Tengu Pass

Lunch and sightseeing(ask the driver)228 223 233＊36

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi

1684

Mt.Tosayahazu

travelIf you want toce,
at your own pa
going
we recommend
by taxi!

53 Tsurugisan Enpukuji Temple

Map Key

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground

Roadside Station(Michi-no-Eki)

Kochi
Prefecture

Public Restroom

Oboke / Iya Scheduled Sightseeing Bus

Journey into this hidden region by bus while enjoying
the gorgeous views along the winding, cliff-faced “Iya Highway”.

Roadside Station
Yokai House,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)or
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfall

JR Tosa-Ananai

47
44

From Nagoro onwards,
the road is closed from late
December to March 31.

1894

1123

Even though this is classiﬁed
as a National Highway,
this section is narrow, steep, and curvy.
Therefore it is recommended to drive via
Oboke to access Oku-Iya.

Tsurugi Shrine

4336

Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park

JR Toyonaga

JR Otaguchi

Nagoro Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Trailhead Parking

1812

Ochiai Village
observation deck

228 223 322＊28

JR Tosa-Iwahara

Minokoshi
Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead
Mt. Tsurugi Chair-lift

Niju Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Tenguzuka

Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfall

Kyobashira
Pass

1712

1713

15 Mt.Miune

Road closed from late
December to March 31.

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

228 060 714＊34

1374

Iya-no-Kazurabashi

357 703 520＊41

Kinryusan Noson Park

Heike Yashiki Asa-ke(Historic House)
Even though this is classiﬁed asa National Highway, this section is narrow,steep, and curvy. Therefore it is recommended
to drive via Oboke to access
National Highway Route 32.

JR Oboke Station

Sakuragaoka ParkThe Shikoku-kotsu Bus
from Ikeda ends here.
To continue east toward Minokoshi
please transfer here to
the Miyoshi Municipal Bus.

Mt. Tenguzuka
Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Asashiri

Mt.Tounomaru

Tsurugisan Bus Stop

Mt.Maruzasa

Hotspring (Onsen)
CampgroundReservations
RequiredLive Camera Point

Running Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
from Apr to Nov and every day in May, Oct, and Nov!!

Adults￥9,200Children￥8,900

Disabled people

Includes lunch, admission tickets, and boat tour!

JR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal(boarding location)(boarding location)

Departure 10:45 a.m.

Departure 11:00 a.m.

ObokeRoadside
Station3：00 p.m.〜3：20 p.m.

Reservations
and Inquiry

Bus Stop
Gas Station￥8,900ATM
Autumn Leaf Viewing

Heike
YashikiMuseumLocal DishLunch

(at Hotel Kazurabashi Iya-Bijin)

Iya
Kazurabashi

11：40 a.m.〜0：05 p.m.

0：20 p.m.〜1：00 p.m.

1：05 p.m.〜1：50 p.m.

(Vine Bridge)(drop-oﬀ point)

NishiuJR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal

3：25 p.m.〜4：10 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:15 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:45 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:50 p.m.

(drop-oﬀ point)

Shikoku Kotsu Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal
Tel 0883-72-1231
Reception Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Firefly Viewing(stop-oﬀ sightseeing)
2：10 p.m.〜2：25 p.m.

Oboke Goage
Sightseeing
Boat Cruise(drop-oﬀ point)

Flower Viewing

Manneken
Pis Statue /Iya Valley

ShrineTempleUnkai Viewpoint(drop-oﬀ point)

1612-27, Ikedacho Salad, Miyoshi-shi,
Tokushima-ken

e-mail yonkohstaff@gmail.com Website http://yonkoh.co.jp/＊Shikoku Transportation and tour bus tickets are also sold nationwide at major travel agencies.

Base map data was provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan using digital map 200,000 (map image) based on 50m mesh (elevation), and was created by NAKAGAWA AD Co., Ltd.

Accommodation
Taxi Office

S

i

Shop
Information

6

357 761 306＊16

Kubo Bus Stop

(Scarecrow Village)

Koune-keHistoric Farmhouse

CourseHashikuraji Temple

Miune Taxi

Tsuzuki Atelier(Soba Making Workshop)

21 Ryugugake Cottage

20 Chiiori Trust

17 Kakashi-no-Sato42

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

357 697 161＊77

Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Ochiai Village
Viewpoint

Roadside Station
Yokai Museum,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)357 789 064 ＊ 6

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets / Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

50

Tougenkyo-Iya Reception Oﬃce

and Folklore Museum

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

JR Dosan Line Tsubojiri Station

Ryugugake Tunnel

Ojiri Bus Stop

La Foret Tsurugi
Meotoike Lake

41

18 Higashi-Iya History

Iya Valley

357 666 778＊82(Vine Bridge)

Kazurabashi
Yume-Butai Stage S

38 39
37

Hinoji Bend,
Peeing Boy Statue

Miyoshi City Tourist Information Center

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi

40

Kakashi-no-Sato
Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Scarecrow Village)

357 697 350＊68

51

Kyojo Bus Stop

・ Biwa Waterfall

357 489 898＊40

Suwa Park

20

Biwa-no-Taki
Waterfall

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

Kurozo Marshland

23

Hoko-Sugi(Large Cedar Tree)
Ryugugake
TouristInformation Center

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Sugeoi Bus Stop

Soba Dojo

Shimose Tunnel

Wada Bus Stop

16

Ochiai-bashi Bus Stop

Kurishido Hachiman
ShrineKimura-ke Historic
Farmhouse

Campground

Recommended
Flat-Rate Plans

357 428 564＊22

13
17

8

Northern Area
Matsuogawa Onsen

Oshima Tunnel

22 Kazurabashi

Kazurabashi Taxi

Furumiya Shrine

49

5

Ochiai Village Viewpoint48

Higashi-Iya Chugakkomae Bus Stop(Samurai Residence)

14 15

1380

22 Ochiai Village

Ishiwaki Bus Stop

12

Nakoyama
HighlandOshima Passer

When going down long hills, it is easy
for your car breaks to overheat fromoveruse. This may cause the breaks to
be less effective or for the breaks to
fail completely.
Therefore, please use the “engine
break” by shifting into a lower gear andletting the engine resistance help slow
the car. By doing so you will not need
to use the breaks as much, and it will
help maintain cooler breaks.

1210

1605

S

11

Ichiu Bus StopLine

357 172 526＊60

Oboke Bridge

1672

Kanpo

Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine

Kazurabashi Hotel-mae Bus Stopsan

JR Oboke

Mt.Sagarihage

iv

Oboke Bridge Bus Stop1703

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Kunigadake Bus Stop

NaturalIndulgence.

Mt.Kurokasa

Ochiai Pass

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke

18 19

7

1849

Sakura Shrine

Iya Tunnel

Nishi-Iya

Awashi Unkai
Viewpoint

Mt.Yahazu

R

31 Mt. Nokanoike

Ochiai Village

6

1670

a

207 416 625 ＊ 3

When going downhill,
shift into low gear.

Nishioka Gakkomae Bus Stop

1494

Mt.Eboshi

AwanoshoOnsen

Miyoshi
Hot Springs

Even though this isclassiﬁed as a
National Highway,large buses
can not pass.

Mt.Tsushidake

Miyoshi City

1027 Roadside Station

Nishi-Iya Old
Toll Gatei S

Mt.Kurotaki

el

1636

Iyakei Taxi

9C-2

Kenmi Onsen

Mt.Ishido

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Iya Onsenmae Bus Stop

21 26 Iya Fureai Park

Matsuogawa
Onsen

1526

Iy

Handa Iwa Rocks

357 172 203＊47

5

28

C-3

Mt.Shirataki

1447

Hikyo-no-Yu
Bus Stop

Do nnelJR e Tu
ok
Ob

1294

357 117 776＊88

Fujikawadani
River

Michi-no-Eki Oboke Bus Stop

207 415 027＊58

Soba Dojo Noodle Shop

27

Bus Stop

Iya Tunn

Yashikimae
Bus Stop

Oboke Gorge

Yokai Museum
Jisho-in Temple

Hotaru-no Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

Koune-ke Historic Farmhouse

29

Oboke-kyo
Bus Stop

30 Roadside Station Oboke/

207 296 696＊44

357 104 458＊88

Tokushima Prefecture Land
Disaster Prevention Information
https：//bousai.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/

Fujinosato Park

Tobinosu Canyon

Kimura-ke Historic Farmhouse

For current road conditions and traffic information:

Mt.Mizunashi
1061

Mt.Sanboji

Gorge

Konaki-jiji

207 179 407＊44

357 137 058＊04

For current weather information in English:
Japan Meteorological Agency
https://www.jma.go.jp/
jma/index.html

Azami Pass

C-4

Tsurugi-no-Yado Iwado

1333

Mt.Nakatsu

25 Hi-no-Ji Bendand Parking

Tokuzen Amida-do
28 The Heike
Heike Residence Museum

Hotel
SunRiver Oboke

B-3

44

S

24 Oboke

32 Statue of

Statue of Konaki-jiji

Bukeyashiki Kita-ke (Samurai Residence)

On the rural mountain roads there isoften little traffic, so you may not noticewhen drivers approach behind you.
Please be sure to check your mirror
sometimes to know if other vehicles arepresent. Also, since you may be driving
slowly due to being unfamiliar with thearea, please allow other vehicles topass when it is safely possible.

1106

207 352 780＊44

497 362 349＊36

Iyakei Viewpoint

Wakamiya
ShrineOboke Gorge Pleasure Boat S
29 Nature Tourism
Oboke Taxi
Ushiroyama
Noson Stage Toge
Oboke Station Bus Stop

Shiozuka Campground357 130 556＊14

Take notice of drivers
behind you.

West-West207 352 780＊36

Kakashi-no Sato (Scarecrow Village)

Mt. Kunimi

1402

Mt. Kaina

2

25 Iyakei /Mt. Kunimi Trailhead 1409

Ikawa Finland Cottage

75

33 Ryugatake

Nishiu Bus Stop
4

357 151 315＊35

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi (Double Vine Bridges)

Iyakei Campground

29 Nature Tourism

1055

Shiozuka Highland

497 401 602＊66

1043

1

Mine

Mt.Tengu

Roadside Station Oboke / YOKAI Museum

Minokoshi / Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead

Please be carefulwhen driving
mountain roads!

JR Koboke

Tobinosu Canyon

Oku-Iya Area

Mt.Funa

Peeing Boy Statue

Shiozuka Highland
Viewpoint

Hotel Oboke-kyo
Mannaka4

Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

Minamihiura
Bus Stop

Narrow road withmany curves.

24 Koboke Gorge

B-4

Hotel Hikyono-Yu

1420

Mt.Furonto

Matsuogawa Dam

iver

357 188 480＊36

Deai Bus Stop

34 Handa Iwa Rocks

Hotaru-no-Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

6 Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

70

Mt.Hiuchi

Mizunokuchi
Pass

73

3

25

B-5

Tsurugi Town

Sajiki Pass

Hotel
Kazurabashi

Yakedo Pass

33

Kawaguchi Taxi

35 Shiozuka Highland

1240

1056

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

Iwato Bus Stop

34 Shiozuka Highland Campground

Mima District

Mt.Hinomaru

Iyaguchi Bridge

24

C-5

Hotel
Iya Onsen

Tokushima Prefecture

JR Iyaguchi
72

C-4

Shimokage-no-Tanada(Rice Paddy Terraces)

uo R

A convenient way to use car navigation!

Map Code
Search List

Map Code is a numeric code given
for specific locations. If you enter
the Map Code into your car
navigation system, it will easily set
to the destination. *Map Code islimited to compatible models only.

Iya Fureai Park823

4 Kurozo Marshland

Kenmi Shrine

Day-Use Hot Springs

Enjoy these onsen baths without needing
to stay overnight.

Higashimiyoshi Town

Mt.Gonomaru

Kirisako Village

E-2

ine
L
a
J R Tokushi m

Miyoshi District

580

76

Reoma Kohgen Golf ClubE-2

マップコード357 161 188＊71

Minawa Taxi

Kinryusan
Noson Park

Mt.Tsunatsuke

Jifukuji Temple

Mt. Kenno

Kazurabashi Campground

TouristInformation
CenterMinodanofuchi CampgroundShimokubo
Cherry Blossoms

Onishi Shrine

357 130 587＊55

i Miyoshi City

Inouchidanigawa

7 Sakuragaoka Park

Sakaime Pass

●Yamashiro
Sennen・Mobi Car Rental ........TEL.0883-84-1211
Oboke Car Rental ..........TEL.0883-84-1211

Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

Miyoshi City Hall

Yoshinogawa
Highway Oasis

Kainayama Parking Place

Car Rental

Oboke / Iya Area

Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminaldge

JR Tsukuda

74r●Ikawa........TEL.0883-72-2171
Shikoku Kotsu Bus●IkedaIkeda Kanko Bus .............TEL.0883-72-4848
Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal Information
TEL.0883-72-1231●Mino
Mino Kotsu Bus ..............TEL.0883-77-2345

Rengeji Temple

Iya Rive●IkedaSankyo Taxi .................. TEL.0883-72-3300
Minawa Taxi ................. TEL.0883-74-0057
Ikeda DK Taxi ............... TEL.0883-72-3740●Yamashiro
Oboke Taxi ................... TEL.0883-84-1225........... TEL.0883-86-1221
Kawaguchi Taxi
●Nishi-Iya
Iyakei Taxi .................... TEL.0883-87-2017......... TEL.0883-87-2013
Kazurabashi Taxi
●Higashi-Iya
Miune Taxi ................... TEL.0883-88-2420

69

63

65

River

Bus

71

67

Koboke Viewpoint

Taxi

Hakuchi Onsen
Bus Stop

Yoshino……… About 45 minutes by car

Ikeda Dam

62

64

●Kurozo Marshland …………………… About 40 minutes by car●Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

Ikeda-ko
Waterside Park

JR Minawa

Tu
aime

56

Sankyo Taxi

Taiyo-ga-Ippai
Charcoal Workshop●Shiozuka Highland …………………… About 1 hour by car……… About 1hour by car

Maruyama Park

Shikoku Saburo-no-Sato
CampgroundKamo Giant Camphor Treehashi Bri

Shikokuchuo
BridgeSanwa Taxi

JR Hashikura

Miyoshio

Ikeda Taxi

57

55

nnel

Suwa Park58 59 60 61 68

Mt. Unpenji●Oboke Gorge & Koboke Gorge ……… About 40minutes by car●Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

Tobacco Museum

6:00‒22:00

13 Tsuji Townscape

Mats

Area Driving Times●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi …………… About 1 hour 50 minutes by car☎090-9775-2899 Tachinoyama, Mino

1 Unpenji Temple

ETC Only3

36 Maruishi Parkland

3 Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets /66

Ikeda PA

26 Backpackers

y
wa
pe

C-5

Naruto-Ikeda
Roadway(Shuuzu)

Kawahito Gate House
Mitsugonji Temple

Yoshinogawa Smart IC

2 Hashikuraji Temple

Tsubojiri Station

Ro☎090-8998-1447 Imakubo, Nishi-Iya

jien

23 Glamping MATOBA

Yoshinogawa SA

10 Momiji Onsen

78

2

C-2

☎0883-72-0277 Machi, Ikeda

D-5

Hashikura Prefectural JR Tsubojiri
5 JR Dosan Line
Nature ParkS

JR Sadamitsu☎0883-70-0166 Machi, Ikeda

58 Business Hotel Yamashiro

22 Kazurabashi Campground ☎090-1571-5258 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

8 Takiji Temple

JR Awa-Handa

C-2

C-4

9 Ryuzu-no-Taki/

JR Eguchi☎0883-70-0166 Ikeminami, Ikeda

57 4S Stay Honchodori☎0883-76-8585 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Mino Noson
Fureai Park

11 Roadside Station Mino

To Tokushima

77

JR Mikamo

56 heso camp

21 Iya Fureai Park Campground

12 Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

JR Awa-Kamo

C-3

C-2

Higashimiyoshi Town

MAP

early October to mid-OctoberE-4
mid-October to late October
G-5late October to early November F-5
late October to early November D-5
late October to mid-November
C-4late October to mid-November
D-4late October to mid-November
B-2
early November to mid-November C-5
early November to mid-November D-2
early November to mid-November B-3
mid-November to late November B-4
mid-November to late November B-5
mid-November to late November F-2

Mima City

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

JR Tsuji☎080-4972-1193 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-5

薬師峠

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/camera/

Miyoshi District

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

55 Guesthouse Wataridori☎0883-87-2367 Shigesue, Nishi-Iya

Inohana Pass

JR Awa-Ikeda☎0120-018-081 Hakuchi, Ikeda

20 Rental House FOREST●So for your convenience, please check before you go:

MAP

54 Awanosho

787

Masuzu Pass

●Ochiai Pass
●Mt. Tsurugi●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi●Ryugugake Cottage●Iyakei●Ryugatake●Unpenji Temple●Iya-no-Kazurabashi Area
●Mt. Hashikura●Handa Iwa Rocks●Oboke / Koboke Gorges●Jisho-in Temple●Kongo / Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfalls

JR Oshima☎080-2981-6221 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

Wakasano-mine

756

Miyoshi City

Autumn Leaf Viewing

Mima IC

E-4

50 Ryugugake Cottage

Live Camera
In Miyoshi City there are several live cameras set up
which allow one to see the current road situation,
weather conditions, snowfall accumulation, or even thecolor of autumn leaves. Cameras are located wherever
you see the camera icon on the map.

urasanHashik ay
Ropew☎090-5271-4015 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

C-5

1043

438

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Tun
ana

49 Minshuku Umemoto☎0883-87-2171 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

Churenji-mine

p
Un

C-4

11 Hotel Kazurabashi

Mt.Daisen

Higashiyama Pass

Inoh

10 YOKI Café & Guesthouse ☎0883-86-2334 Ichiu, Nishi-Iya

DaisenPass

MAP●Cherry Blossoms - Maruyama Park
mid-March to early April
C-2●Cherry Blossoms - Sakuragaoka Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Kinryusan Noson Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Shimokubo, Ikawa mid-March to early April
D-3●Cherry Blossoms - Mt. Hashikura
mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Mino Noson Fureai Park mid-March to early April
E-2●Azalea - Taojyo-Ato Castle Site
mid-April to early May
B-3●Peony - Mitsugonji Temple
mid-April to late April
C-2●Bilberry - Oboke / Koboke Gorgeslate April to mid-May
B-4● Wisteria – Iya-no-Kazurabashi
late April to mid-May
C-5●Rhododendron - Mt. Nokanoikelate May to early June
B-5
●Hydrangea - Shiozuka Highland
mid-June to mid-July
A-4●Oyama Magnolia - Mt. Konose
late June to early July
F-5
●Rhododendron Tschonoskii-Mt. Tsurugi, Mt. Miune, Mt. Tenguzuka late June to mid-July
E-5・G-5●Hydrangea - Unpenji Temple
late June to mid-August
B-2●Fringed Orchid - Kurozo Marshlandlate July to mid-August
C-3●Morning Star Lily - Shiozuka Highland late July
A-4
●Yellow Waxbell - Mt. Tsurugi
early August to mid-August G-5

e☎0883-87-2300 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Area Map

G

Flower Viewing

J

Hotel Iya Onsen

2

JR Sanuki-Saida

F

1

1

E

To Takamatsu

Kagawa Prefecture

R D osan Lin

Oku-Iya Area

MAP

D

To Kotohira / Takamatsu

Travel to a land of secluded mystery

A wide range of accommodations are available to suit the desires of every visitor, including campgrounds,
family-run guesthouses, traditional inns, thatched roof farmhouses, and relaxing hot spring hotels.
Oboke / Iya Area

C

A

B

to stay
Accommodation Directory Where
if you are in Miyoshi!

☎0883-75-2311 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

Iyakei Campground☎090-9553-3795 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda

3

Haretoke Design Hostel☎0883-75-2208 Ori, Ikeda

4

MAP

C-4

40 Kajiya Iya Romantei☎090-5144-9277 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

C-4

41 Minshuku Iya Hakkei☎0883-88-2358 Nakaue, Higashi-Iya

E-5

C-3

42 Kouya☎080-6378-8984 Kubo, Higashi-Iya

E-5

Hotel SunRiver Oboke ☎0883-84-2111 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-4

43 Minshuku Matsuura☎0883-67-5009 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-55

Hotel Oboke-kyo Mannaka ☎0883-84-1216 Nishiu, Yamashiro

B-5

44 Minshuku Heike-no-Yado☎0883-67-5296 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

6

Guesthouse Boke Nouen ☎090-1578-1611 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-5

45 Unkai-so☎088-622-0633 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya G-5

7

Smonkey☎0883-84-1087 Simomyo, Yamashiro

B-5

46 Tsurugi-san Chojo Hutte ☎080-2997-8482 Top of Mt. Tsurugi, Higashi-Iya

8

Gakko-no-yado Aruse ☎0883-84-1337 Aruse, Nishi-Iya

C-5

47 Tsurugi-Jinjya Minshuku☎0883-67-5017 Minokoshi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

9

Hotel Hikyo-no-Yu

C-4

48 Tougenkyo-Iya☎0883-88-2540 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

E-4・5

G-5

D-5

12 Iya Bijin☎0883-87-2009 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

51 Chiiori Trust☎0883-88-5290 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

D-5

13 Kazuraya☎0883-87-2831 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground ☎0883-88-2640 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

F-5

14 Iya Kanko Ryokan☎0883-87-2125 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

53 Tsurugi-san Enpuku-ji☎0883-67-5276 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

G-5

15 Minshuku Minami☎0883-87-2342 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

16 Minshuku Iya-so☎0883-87-2242 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

C-5

17 Minshuku Oyama-so☎0883-87-2133 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

D-5

18 Ku-Nel-Asob☎080-6282-3612 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

19 Tabibito-no-yado Nakone ☎0883-72-5557 Enoki, Nishi-Iya

C-5

Northern Area

C-2

59 Fukuya Ryokan☎0883-72-0868 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

60 Sushiroku Ryokan☎0883-72-7422 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

61 Marufuku Ryokan☎0883-72-0027 Machi, Ikeda

C-2

62 Hakuchi Onsen Konishi Ryokan☎0883-74-0311 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

63 Kawakami☎0883-74-0829 Nakanishi, Ikeda

C-3

64 Hakuchi-so☎0883-74-0487 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

65 Minshuku Okada☎0883-74-1001 Sano, Ikeda

B-3

66 Awa Ikeda Youth Hostel☎0883-72-5277 Nishiyama, Ikeda

C-2

67 Minshuku Tabibito-Yado☎0883-76-4727 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-2

68 4S Stay Ekimae☎0883-70-0166 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

69 COCO-CROSS Hostel☎0883-72-0011 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

70 Matsuogawa Onsen☎0883-75-2322 Kurogawa, Matsuo, Ikeda

C-3

71 Hotel Eleven☎0883-72-8115 Sarada, Ikeda

C-2

72 Yamaya base☎0883-86-1898 Takiyasu, Kawasaki, Ikeda C-3

73 Riverside D-Ai

Book on Airbnb Ori, Ikeda

C-3

74 Isamurou Ryokan☎0883-78-2051 Tsuji, Ikawa

D-2

F-5

75 Ikawa Finland Cottage☎0883-78-3003 Hirayama, Ikawa

D-3☎0883-78-2227 Nishikawa, Ikawa

D-2

24 Kenmi Onsen☎0883-86-2982 Kurokawa, Yamashiro

B-3

25 Guesthouse Kanmanyo ☎090-9556-4788 Suesada, Yamashiro

B-3☎0883-86-3033 Shirokawa, Yamashiro B-4

27 Nenrinan☎0883-84-1629 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

28 Oboke-Akanoya☎090-2789-1252 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

C-5

29 Tenku-no-yado☎090-8973-2328 Kamimyo, Yamashiro

B-4

30 Guesthouse Osakanakunti☎0883-86-2086 Otsuki, Yamashiro

B-3

31 Momonga Village☎0883-86-2334 Nobumasa, Yamashiro B-3

32 Torinosu Mamaan☎0883-86-2650 Oono, Yamashiro

33 YAMAYA☎0883-86-1898 Okawamochi, Yamashiro B-3

B-3

34 Shiozuka Highland Caground ☎0883-86-3077 Tairano, Yamashiro

A-4

35 Retreat space FUJIWARA ☎090-4788-0313 Nakano, Yamashiro

B-4

MAP

Oku-Iya Area
☎0883-88-2768 Sugeoi, Higashi-Iya

37 Hotel Okuiya☎0883-88-2045 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

76 Guesthouse UEDA

38 Heike-so☎0883-88-2848 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

D-5

39 Yoshida Ryokan☎0883-88-2843 Kyojo, Higashi-Iya

77 Kenko-to-Fureai-no Mori Cottage ☎0883-77-4320 Shibou, Mino

D-5

78 Nashikubo-no-Ie●Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead ……… About 2 hours by car
Ikawa-Ikeda IC(Awa-Ikeda)●Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge) …… About 1 hour by car●Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue …………… About 50 minutes by car

927

Manda
Tunnel29 Nature Tourism

54

Sak

Mt.Minehata

Terano Amida-do

748

Shikokuchuo City

Ehime Prefecture

Moji Kannon-do

32

30
31

Taojyo-Ato
Castle Site

Nobumasa Amida-do

35

Shirakawadani
River

26

Shingu IC

Shiozuka-mine
1043

357 187 260＊22

Kazurabashi Yume-Butai Stage357 130 429＊82

Heike Yashiki Museum

357 154 511＊41

Furumiya Shrine

357 095 449＊71

Iyakei / Peeing Boy Statue

357 308 375＊47

Ryugatake357 343 433＊42

Iyakei Campground357 397 059＊88

Oboke Gorge

357 151 826＊18

Koboke Gorge

357 330 837＊82

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Boat357 151 856＊71

Shima-no-Kawahara Bus Stop

Tsuya Bus Stop

1158

357 142 727＊71

Higashi-Iya History and Folklore Museum

357 109 691＊66

Tsuzuki Atelier (Soba Making Workshop)

357 077 599＊14

Tougenkyo-Iya

357 105 224＊60

Ryugugake Cottage

357 075 797＊68

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

357 028 568＊54

Unpenji Temple

207 717 724＊14

Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

357 466 164＊30

Shimokage-no-Tanada (Rice Paddy Terraces)

357 554 579＊74

Goraiko-no-Taki Waterfall

357 588 111＊06

Otoyo Town

Kochi Prefecture

Roadside Station Mino228 157 725＊62

Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park228 191 618 ＊ 3

Fee

1643

Otoyo IC

Taxi Estimated Fares (Small taxi: Up to 4 people) *One-way Fare
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat
Iya-no-Kazurabashi
Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

730yen〜
3,200yen〜
3,900yen〜

Higashi-Iya History
and Folklore Museum 6,500yen〜

Ochiai Village

7,000yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

11,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 13,000yen〜

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

3,600yen〜

Iyakei /Peeing Boy Statue

2,500yen〜

Oku-Iya
Double Vine Bridges

8,000yen〜

Mt. Tsurugi Trailhead 10,000yen〜＊Oboke / Iya Area taxi companies oﬀer special drivers, including local story tellers and folk song singers. Please check individual services for details.

To Kochi City

Oboke・Iya-no-Kazurabashi・
Iyakei Course［Required time: 3 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

13,140yen〜

Example 2

Oku-Iya Course［Required time: 6 hours］

Flat rate［per car］

Small taxi holds up to 4 people

26,280yen〜

80min

20min

10min

20min

30min

30min

Taxi companies contact information●Iyakei Taxi TEL.0883-87-2017 ●Oboke Taxi TEL.0883-84-1225

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

228 247 516＊41

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of nostalgics!
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Mt.Tsunatsuke-moriExample 1●Kazurabashi Taxi TEL.0883-87-2013

Prefectural Road▲

Main Local Road

14 Mt.Tsurugi

Local Road

Otsurugi Shrine‒
Tsurugisan Oshikimizu Water Spring

JR Train Line
Prefectural Boundary

45 46

Municipal Boundary

1607

Reservation
RequiredNational Highway

1930

Mt.Maruishi

1741

Service
PeriodSasa Pass

Toll Expressway

1955

Mt.Jirogyu(Double Vine Bridges)

Mt.Konose

Tengu Pass

Lunch and sightseeing(ask the driver)228 223 233＊36

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

16 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi

1684

Mt.Tosayahazu

travelIf you want toce,
at your own pa
going
we recommend
by taxi!

53 Tsurugisan Enpukuji Temple

Map Key

52 Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Campground

Roadside Station(Michi-no-Eki)

Kochi
Prefecture

Public Restroom

Oboke / Iya Scheduled Sightseeing Bus

Journey into this hidden region by bus while enjoying
the gorgeous views along the winding, cliff-faced “Iya Highway”.

Roadside Station
Yokai House,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)or
Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfall

JR Tosa-Ananai

47
44

From Nagoro onwards,
the road is closed from late
December to March 31.

1894

1123

Even though this is classiﬁed
as a National Highway,
this section is narrow, steep, and curvy.
Therefore it is recommended to drive via
Oboke to access Oku-Iya.

Tsurugi Shrine

4336

Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park

JR Toyonaga

JR Otaguchi

Nagoro Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Trailhead Parking

1812

Ochiai Village
observation deck

228 223 322＊28

JR Tosa-Iwahara

Minokoshi
Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead
Mt. Tsurugi Chair-lift

Niju Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Mt. Miune Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Tenguzuka

Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfall

Kyobashira
Pass

1712

1713

15 Mt.Miune

Road closed from late
December to March 31.

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

228 060 714＊34

1374

Iya-no-Kazurabashi

357 703 520＊41

Kinryusan Noson Park

Heike Yashiki Asa-ke(Historic House)
Even though this is classiﬁed asa National Highway, this section is narrow,steep, and curvy. Therefore it is recommended
to drive via Oboke to access
National Highway Route 32.

JR Oboke Station

Sakuragaoka ParkThe Shikoku-kotsu Bus
from Ikeda ends here.
To continue east toward Minokoshi
please transfer here to
the Miyoshi Municipal Bus.

Mt. Tenguzuka
Climbing Trailhead

Mt.Asashiri

Mt.Tounomaru

Tsurugisan Bus Stop

Mt.Maruzasa

Hotspring (Onsen)
CampgroundReservations
RequiredLive Camera Point

Running Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
from Apr to Nov and every day in May, Oct, and Nov!!

Adults￥9,200Children￥8,900

Disabled people

Includes lunch, admission tickets, and boat tour!

JR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal(boarding location)(boarding location)

Departure 10:45 a.m.

Departure 11:00 a.m.

ObokeRoadside
Station3：00 p.m.〜3：20 p.m.

Reservations
and Inquiry

Bus Stop
Gas Station￥8,900ATM
Autumn Leaf Viewing

Heike
YashikiMuseumLocal DishLunch

(at Hotel Kazurabashi Iya-Bijin)

Iya
Kazurabashi

11：40 a.m.〜0：05 p.m.

0：20 p.m.〜1：00 p.m.

1：05 p.m.〜1：50 p.m.

(Vine Bridge)(drop-oﬀ point)

NishiuJR Awa Ikeda
StationAwa Ikeda
Bus Terminal

3：25 p.m.〜4：10 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:15 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:45 p.m.

Scheduled for arrivalat 4:50 p.m.

(drop-oﬀ point)

Shikoku Kotsu Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal
Tel 0883-72-1231
Reception Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Firefly Viewing(stop-oﬀ sightseeing)
2：10 p.m.〜2：25 p.m.

Oboke Goage
Sightseeing
Boat Cruise(drop-oﬀ point)

Flower Viewing

Manneken
Pis Statue /Iya Valley

ShrineTempleUnkai Viewpoint(drop-oﬀ point)

1612-27, Ikedacho Salad, Miyoshi-shi,
Tokushima-ken

e-mail yonkohstaff@gmail.com Website http://yonkoh.co.jp/＊Shikoku Transportation and tour bus tickets are also sold nationwide at major travel agencies.

Base map data was provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan using digital map 200,000 (map image) based on 50m mesh (elevation), and was created by NAKAGAWA AD Co., Ltd.

Accommodation
Taxi Office

S

i

Shop
Information

6

357 761 306＊16

Kubo Bus Stop

(Scarecrow Village)

Koune-keHistoric Farmhouse

CourseHashikuraji Temple

Miune Taxi

Tsuzuki Atelier(Soba Making Workshop)

21 Ryugugake Cottage

20 Chiiori Trust

17 Kakashi-no-Sato42

You can choose any
GET-OFF place
between JR Obokestation and the IYA valley,
if possible to returnto that place within
the time of the course.

357 697 161＊77

Kazurabashi Bus Stop

Ochiai Village
Viewpoint

Roadside Station
Yokai Museum,
Heike Yashiki
Museum of Folklore,
Iya Fureai Park
monorail(Choose one)357 789 064 ＊ 6

Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets / Tobacco Museum

Kyojo Tunnel

50

Tougenkyo-Iya Reception Oﬃce

and Folklore Museum

Oboke Gorge
Pleasure Boat

JR Dosan Line Tsubojiri Station

Ryugugake Tunnel

Ojiri Bus Stop

La Foret Tsurugi
Meotoike Lake

41

18 Higashi-Iya History

Iya Valley

357 666 778＊82(Vine Bridge)

Kazurabashi
Yume-Butai Stage S

38 39
37

Hinoji Bend,
Peeing Boy Statue

Miyoshi City Tourist Information Center

23 Iya-no-Kazurabashi

40

Kakashi-no-Sato
Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Scarecrow Village)

357 697 350＊68

51

Kyojo Bus Stop

・ Biwa Waterfall

357 489 898＊40

Suwa Park

20

Biwa-no-Taki
Waterfall

Departure: JR Oboke Stn.

Kurozo Marshland

23

Hoko-Sugi(Large Cedar Tree)
Ryugugake
TouristInformation Center

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Sugeoi Bus Stop

Soba Dojo

Shimose Tunnel

Wada Bus Stop

16

Ochiai-bashi Bus Stop

Kurishido Hachiman
ShrineKimura-ke Historic
Farmhouse

Campground

Recommended
Flat-Rate Plans

357 428 564＊22

13
17

8

Northern Area
Matsuogawa Onsen

Oshima Tunnel

22 Kazurabashi

Kazurabashi Taxi

Furumiya Shrine

49

5

Ochiai Village Viewpoint48

Higashi-Iya Chugakkomae Bus Stop(Samurai Residence)

14 15

1380

22 Ochiai Village

Ishiwaki Bus Stop

12

Nakoyama
HighlandOshima Passer

When going down long hills, it is easy
for your car breaks to overheat fromoveruse. This may cause the breaks to
be less effective or for the breaks to
fail completely.
Therefore, please use the “engine
break” by shifting into a lower gear andletting the engine resistance help slow
the car. By doing so you will not need
to use the breaks as much, and it will
help maintain cooler breaks.

1210

1605

S

11

Ichiu Bus StopLine

357 172 526＊60

Oboke Bridge

1672

Kanpo

Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine

Kazurabashi Hotel-mae Bus Stopsan

JR Oboke

Mt.Sagarihage

iv

Oboke Bridge Bus Stop1703

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Kunigadake Bus Stop

NaturalIndulgence.

Mt.Kurokasa

Ochiai Pass

19 Bukeyashiki Kita-ke

18 19

7

1849

Sakura Shrine

Iya Tunnel

Nishi-Iya

Awashi Unkai
Viewpoint

Mt.Yahazu

R

31 Mt. Nokanoike

Ochiai Village

6

1670

a

207 416 625 ＊ 3

When going downhill,
shift into low gear.

Nishioka Gakkomae Bus Stop

1494

Mt.Eboshi

AwanoshoOnsen

Miyoshi
Hot Springs

Even though this isclassiﬁed as a
National Highway,large buses
can not pass.

Mt.Tsushidake

Miyoshi City

1027 Roadside Station

Nishi-Iya Old
Toll Gatei S

Mt.Kurotaki

el

1636

Iyakei Taxi

9C-2

Kenmi Onsen

Mt.Ishido

Use caution whendriving in winter.

Iya Onsenmae Bus Stop

21 26 Iya Fureai Park

Matsuogawa
Onsen

1526

Iy

Handa Iwa Rocks

357 172 203＊47

5

28

C-3

Mt.Shirataki

1447

Hikyo-no-Yu
Bus Stop

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ok
Ob

1294

357 117 776＊88

Fujikawadani
River

Michi-no-Eki Oboke Bus Stop

207 415 027＊58

Soba Dojo Noodle Shop

27

Bus Stop

Iya Tunn

Yashikimae
Bus Stop

Oboke Gorge

Yokai Museum
Jisho-in Temple

Hotaru-no Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

Koune-ke Historic Farmhouse

29

Oboke-kyo
Bus Stop

30 Roadside Station Oboke/

207 296 696＊44

357 104 458＊88

Tokushima Prefecture Land
Disaster Prevention Information
https：//bousai.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/

Fujinosato Park

Tobinosu Canyon

Kimura-ke Historic Farmhouse

For current road conditions and traffic information:

Mt.Mizunashi
1061

Mt.Sanboji

Gorge

Konaki-jiji

207 179 407＊44

357 137 058＊04

For current weather information in English:
Japan Meteorological Agency
https://www.jma.go.jp/
jma/index.html

Azami Pass

C-4

Tsurugi-no-Yado Iwado

1333

Mt.Nakatsu

25 Hi-no-Ji Bendand Parking

Tokuzen Amida-do
28 The Heike
Heike Residence Museum

Hotel
SunRiver Oboke

B-3

44

S

24 Oboke

32 Statue of

Statue of Konaki-jiji

Bukeyashiki Kita-ke (Samurai Residence)

On the rural mountain roads there isoften little traffic, so you may not noticewhen drivers approach behind you.
Please be sure to check your mirror
sometimes to know if other vehicles arepresent. Also, since you may be driving
slowly due to being unfamiliar with thearea, please allow other vehicles topass when it is safely possible.

1106

207 352 780＊44

497 362 349＊36

Iyakei Viewpoint

Wakamiya
ShrineOboke Gorge Pleasure Boat S
29 Nature Tourism
Oboke Taxi
Ushiroyama
Noson Stage Toge
Oboke Station Bus Stop

Shiozuka Campground357 130 556＊14

Take notice of drivers
behind you.

West-West207 352 780＊36

Kakashi-no Sato (Scarecrow Village)

Mt. Kunimi

1402

Mt. Kaina

2

25 Iyakei /Mt. Kunimi Trailhead 1409

Ikawa Finland Cottage

75

33 Ryugatake

Nishiu Bus Stop
4

357 151 315＊35

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi (Double Vine Bridges)

Iyakei Campground

29 Nature Tourism

1055

Shiozuka Highland

497 401 602＊66

1043

1

Mine

Mt.Tengu

Roadside Station Oboke / YOKAI Museum

Minokoshi / Mt. Tsurugi Climbing Trailhead

Please be carefulwhen driving
mountain roads!

JR Koboke

Tobinosu Canyon

Oku-Iya Area

Mt.Funa

Peeing Boy Statue

Shiozuka Highland
Viewpoint

Hotel Oboke-kyo
Mannaka4

Roadside Station Nishi-Iya

Minamihiura
Bus Stop

Narrow road withmany curves.

24 Koboke Gorge

B-4

Hotel Hikyono-Yu

1420

Mt.Furonto

Matsuogawa Dam

iver

357 188 480＊36

Deai Bus Stop

34 Handa Iwa Rocks

Hotaru-no-Sato (Fireﬂy Park)

6 Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

70

Mt.Hiuchi

Mizunokuchi
Pass

73

3

25

B-5

Tsurugi Town

Sajiki Pass

Hotel
Kazurabashi

Yakedo Pass

33

Kawaguchi Taxi

35 Shiozuka Highland

1240

1056

JR Awa-Kawaguchi

Iwato Bus Stop

34 Shiozuka Highland Campground

Mima District

Mt.Hinomaru

Iyaguchi Bridge

24

C-5

Hotel
Iya Onsen

Tokushima Prefecture

JR Iyaguchi
72

C-4

Shimokage-no-Tanada(Rice Paddy Terraces)

uo R

A convenient way to use car navigation!

Map Code
Search List

Map Code is a numeric code given
for specific locations. If you enter
the Map Code into your car
navigation system, it will easily set
to the destination. *Map Code islimited to compatible models only.

Iya Fureai Park823

4 Kurozo Marshland

Kenmi Shrine

Day-Use Hot Springs

Enjoy these onsen baths without needing
to stay overnight.

Higashimiyoshi Town

Mt.Gonomaru

Kirisako Village

E-2

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L
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Miyoshi District

580

76

Reoma Kohgen Golf ClubE-2

マップコード357 161 188＊71

Minawa Taxi

Kinryusan
Noson Park

Mt.Tsunatsuke

Jifukuji Temple

Mt. Kenno

Kazurabashi Campground

TouristInformation
CenterMinodanofuchi CampgroundShimokubo
Cherry Blossoms

Onishi Shrine

357 130 587＊55

i Miyoshi City

Inouchidanigawa

7 Sakuragaoka Park

Sakaime Pass

●Yamashiro
Sennen・Mobi Car Rental ........TEL.0883-84-1211
Oboke Car Rental ..........TEL.0883-84-1211

Iya-no-Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge)

Miyoshi City Hall

Yoshinogawa
Highway Oasis

Kainayama Parking Place

Car Rental

Oboke / Iya Area

Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminaldge

JR Tsukuda

74r●Ikawa........TEL.0883-72-2171
Shikoku Kotsu Bus●IkedaIkeda Kanko Bus .............TEL.0883-72-4848
Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal Information
TEL.0883-72-1231●Mino
Mino Kotsu Bus ..............TEL.0883-77-2345

Rengeji Temple

Iya Rive●IkedaSankyo Taxi .................. TEL.0883-72-3300
Minawa Taxi ................. TEL.0883-74-0057
Ikeda DK Taxi ............... TEL.0883-72-3740●Yamashiro
Oboke Taxi ................... TEL.0883-84-1225........... TEL.0883-86-1221
Kawaguchi Taxi
●Nishi-Iya
Iyakei Taxi .................... TEL.0883-87-2017......... TEL.0883-87-2013
Kazurabashi Taxi
●Higashi-Iya
Miune Taxi ................... TEL.0883-88-2420

69

63

65

River

Bus

71

67

Koboke Viewpoint

Taxi

Hakuchi Onsen
Bus Stop

Yoshino……… About 45 minutes by car

Ikeda Dam

62

64

●Kurozo Marshland …………………… About 40 minutes by car●Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

Ikeda-ko
Waterside Park

JR Minawa

Tu
aime

56

Sankyo Taxi

Taiyo-ga-Ippai
Charcoal Workshop●Shiozuka Highland …………………… About 1 hour by car……… About 1hour by car

Maruyama Park

Shikoku Saburo-no-Sato
CampgroundKamo Giant Camphor Treehashi Bri

Shikokuchuo
BridgeSanwa Taxi

JR Hashikura

Miyoshio

Ikeda Taxi

57

55

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Suwa Park58 59 60 61 68

Mt. Unpenji●Oboke Gorge & Koboke Gorge ……… About 40minutes by car●Ikawa Ski Resort - Kainayama

Tobacco Museum

6:00‒22:00

13 Tsuji Townscape

Mats

Area Driving Times●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi …………… About 1 hour 50 minutes by car☎090-9775-2899 Tachinoyama, Mino

1 Unpenji Temple

ETC Only3

36 Maruishi Parkland

3 Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Streets /66

Ikeda PA

26 Backpackers

y
wa
pe

C-5

Naruto-Ikeda
Roadway(Shuuzu)

Kawahito Gate House
Mitsugonji Temple

Yoshinogawa Smart IC

2 Hashikuraji Temple

Tsubojiri Station

Ro☎090-8998-1447 Imakubo, Nishi-Iya

jien

23 Glamping MATOBA

Yoshinogawa SA

10 Momiji Onsen

78

2

C-2

☎0883-72-0277 Machi, Ikeda

D-5

Hashikura Prefectural JR Tsubojiri
5 JR Dosan Line
Nature ParkS

JR Sadamitsu☎0883-70-0166 Machi, Ikeda

58 Business Hotel Yamashiro

22 Kazurabashi Campground ☎090-1571-5258 Kanjo, Nishi-Iya

Kongo-no-Taki Waterfalls

8 Takiji Temple

JR Awa-Handa

C-2

C-4

9 Ryuzu-no-Taki/

JR Eguchi☎0883-70-0166 Ikeminami, Ikeda

57 4S Stay Honchodori☎0883-76-8585 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Mino Noson
Fureai Park

11 Roadside Station Mino

To Tokushima

77

JR Mikamo

56 heso camp

21 Iya Fureai Park Campground

12 Kenko-to-Fureai-no-Mori Park

JR Awa-Kamo

C-3

C-2

Higashimiyoshi Town

MAP

early October to mid-OctoberE-4
mid-October to late October
G-5late October to early November F-5
late October to early November D-5
late October to mid-November
C-4late October to mid-November
D-4late October to mid-November
B-2
early November to mid-November C-5
early November to mid-November D-2
early November to mid-November B-3
mid-November to late November B-4
mid-November to late November B-5
mid-November to late November F-2

Mima City

Hachimai-Nabera Waterfall

JR Tsuji☎080-4972-1193 Hakuchi, Ikeda

C-5

薬師峠

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/camera/

Miyoshi District

Ikawa-Ikeda IC

55 Guesthouse Wataridori☎0883-87-2367 Shigesue, Nishi-Iya

Inohana Pass

JR Awa-Ikeda☎0120-018-081 Hakuchi, Ikeda

20 Rental House FOREST●So for your convenience, please check before you go:

MAP

54 Awanosho

787

Masuzu Pass

●Ochiai Pass
●Mt. Tsurugi●Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi●Ryugugake Cottage●Iyakei●Ryugatake●Unpenji Temple●Iya-no-Kazurabashi Area
●Mt. Hashikura●Handa Iwa Rocks●Oboke / Koboke Gorges●Jisho-in Temple●Kongo / Ryuzu-no-Taki Waterfalls

JR Oshima☎080-2981-6221 Tsurui, Higashi-Iya

Wakasano-mine

756

Miyoshi City

Autumn Leaf Viewing

Mima IC

E-4

50 Ryugugake Cottage

Live Camera
In Miyoshi City there are several live cameras set up
which allow one to see the current road situation,
weather conditions, snowfall accumulation, or even thecolor of autumn leaves. Cameras are located wherever
you see the camera icon on the map.

urasanHashik ay
Ropew☎090-5271-4015 Ochiai, Higashi-Iya

C-5

1043

438

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Tun
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49 Minshuku Umemoto☎0883-87-2171 Zentouku, Nishi-Iya

Churenji-mine

p
Un

C-4

11 Hotel Kazurabashi

Mt.Daisen

Higashiyama Pass

Inoh

10 YOKI Café & Guesthouse ☎0883-86-2334 Ichiu, Nishi-Iya

DaisenPass

MAP●Cherry Blossoms - Maruyama Park
mid-March to early April
C-2●Cherry Blossoms - Sakuragaoka Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Kinryusan Noson Park mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Shimokubo, Ikawa mid-March to early April
D-3●Cherry Blossoms - Mt. Hashikura
mid-March to early April
D-2●Cherry Blossoms - Mino Noson Fureai Park mid-March to early April
E-2●Azalea - Taojyo-Ato Castle Site
mid-April to early May
B-3●Peony - Mitsugonji Temple
mid-April to late April
C-2●Bilberry - Oboke / Koboke Gorgeslate April to mid-May
B-4● Wisteria – Iya-no-Kazurabashi
late April to mid-May
C-5●Rhododendron - Mt. Nokanoikelate May to early June
B-5
●Hydrangea - Shiozuka Highland
mid-June to mid-July
A-4●Oyama Magnolia - Mt. Konose
late June to early July
F-5
●Rhododendron Tschonoskii-Mt. Tsurugi, Mt. Miune, Mt. Tenguzuka late June to mid-July
E-5・G-5●Hydrangea - Unpenji Temple
late June to mid-August
B-2●Fringed Orchid - Kurozo Marshlandlate July to mid-August
C-3●Morning Star Lily - Shiozuka Highland late July
A-4
●Yellow Waxbell - Mt. Tsurugi
early August to mid-August G-5

e☎0883-87-2300 Oinouchi, Nishi-Iya

Area Map

G

Flower Viewing

J

Hotel Iya Onsen

2

JR Sanuki-Saida

F

1

1

E

To Takamatsu

Kagawa Prefecture

R D osan Lin

Oku-Iya Area

MAP

D

To Kotohira / Takamatsu

Travel to a land of secluded mystery

A wide range of accommodations are available to suit the desires of every visitor, including campgrounds,
family-run guesthouses, traditional inns, thatched roof farmhouses, and relaxing hot spring hotels.
Oboke / Iya Area

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