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This shrine is the main sanctuary of Mt. Tsurugi. The mountain opening ceremony is held in late April.
It is located at the entrance of the Mt. Tsurugi trailhead.

Tree Details: Trunk circumference: 8.5 m, Height: 28 m, Elevation: 700 m

The tree is vigorous, spreading numerous large and small branches to form a beautiful shape. Near the base, the trunk divides into two, which is thought to be the result of two separate trees fusing together.
The Japanese horse chestnut (Tochinoki) produces upright, cone-shaped clusters of white flowers from May to June. In autumn, its fruits split open to reveal large seeds. It is also well known as the tree used to make tochi-mochi (a traditional chestnut rice cake).

This is a submersible bridge designed to sink below the water’s surface during times of flooding. Spanning between village homes and terraced fields, it reflects the unique charm of rural Shikoku. The tranquil scenery offers a sense of peace and relaxation no matter when you visit.

We provide tourist information, meals, light refreshments, and local specialty products.
The shop also serves as a free rest space where you can relax and enjoy the mountain scenery while easing your travel fatigue.

There is a clean public restroom available here. The Mt. Tsurugi trailhead is about 27 km from this point, making it a convenient stop for a restroom break.

The Last Gas Station on the Sadamitsu–Ichiu Route to Mt. Tsurugi
This is the final gas station before reaching the Mt. Tsurugi trailhead along the Sadamitsu–Ichiu route. The trailhead is about 27 km ahead, so if you’re concerned about your fuel level, be sure to stop here.

Dodoro Waterfall boasts a drop of 30 m, created on the Ototani River, a tributary of the Handa River. The area around the falls was developed as a sightseeing spot in 1995, and newly opened in May 1997.
There is a parking lot, an observation point and public toilets, and two rest houses.

Light-up: 2 months from July to August, from 7pm to 9pm.
The Dodoro Falls Festival (from 1pm) is held in July every year, with goma burning and other events.

The crystalline Sadamitsu River flows through the beautiful canyon of “Dogama”. The name means “earthen pot”, and if you visit the spot yourself, you’ll soon discover why! The powerful flow of the river wore the walls of this gorge smooth and rounded some parts out, making the scenery resemble a basin. And the canyon does look like a work of pottery, made of a rare pearly schist called “Awa Aoishi” (or Awa blue stone), one of Tokushima’s many natural attractions.

This three-tiered waterfall in Tsurugi town surges down from 85 meters and is the highest waterfall in the prefecture. As Tsurugi town's most popular tourist spot, Narutaki is lovely to visit in any season. Public toilet and parking available.

On the way to Mt. Tsurugi, you’ll find this popular spring water spot, where visitors even come from outside the prefecture to collect water. While most water in Japan is soft, this spring is classified as hard water with a hardness of 130 mg/L. Rich in minerals, it offers a refreshing taste of the pure waters of the Mt. Tsurugi range.

Before climbing Mt. Tsurugi, stop by for information, handy goods, and souvenirs. Also enjoy our original craft beer and coffee made from freshly ground beans with a hot sandwich (for eat-in or take-out).

This is a local shop along the Sadamitsu–Ichiu route to the Mt. Tsurugi trailhead, where you can stop on the way. It offers drinks, bread, instant noodles, snacks, and other items useful for hiking. In front of the shop, there are several vending machines, so you can still purchase drinks even outside of business hours.