にし阿波 ~剣山・吉野川観光圏

  • About Nishi-Awa
  • Activity Reservation
  • Tourism Topics
    • Nishi-Awa Contents
    • Accomodations
    • Recommended Courses
    • Pamphlets ・ Videos
  • A Thousand Years, a hidden hamlet Brand
  • News
  • Columns
  • Access
Search
Language
JP
TW
開く 閉じる
Search
Language
JP
TW
  • About Nishi-Awa
  • Activity Reservation
  • Tourism Topics
    Nishi-Awa Contents
    Accomodations
    Recommended Courses
    Pamphlets ・ Videos
  • Thousand Years of Hide-and-Seek Brand
  • News
  • Columns
  • Access

Nishi-Awa Contents

  1. TOP
  2. Nishi-Awa Contents
Category 1
Category 2
Area
Seasons

Yoshinogawa Highway Oasis & Minoda no Yu

A local exchange base facility with a souvenir corner, a restaurant, a bathing facility, a teleworking office, and a café. The souvenir corner offers a wide variety of Shikoku's specialties as well as ethical products. The open-air plaza with its expansive lawn is also equipped with a colorful playground.

Information & Store
Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Gourmet
Activities
Hot Springs
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Higashi Miyoshi Town

Honrakuji Temple: 88 Temple Pilgrimage & Matcha Experience

Honrakuji Temple, selected as one of the 88 scenic spots in Shikoku, features Japanese gardens and landscaping with the majestic Yoshino River and the Asan Mountains in the background. The mossy garden also has a tea ceremony room where you can enjoy matcha tea. A sutra copying experience is also available.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Activities
Nature
History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Mima City

Deep Waters of Minoda (Minoda no Fuchi)

Minoda no Fuchi is a scenic wedge of the Yoshinogawa River where the waters deepen and feed off the pure minerals contained in the surrounding rocky terrain. When the area is in full bloom late March ~ early April, many visitors flock to the area to walk along the river, enjoy flower-viewing picnics, or spend the night at the campground here. You’ll find people enjoying water sports here, as well, as the season warms. Minoda no Fuchi is right beside the Yoshinogawa Highway Oasis roadside station, so it’s a convenient stop to enjoy a breath of nature on a long journey.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Higashi Miyoshi Town

Mt. Tsurugi

Mt. Tsurugi is the second highest peak in Western Japan at 1995 meters, and is a popular hiking destination that even amateurs can tackle. The views from the top are stunning. There is also a ropeway open from April until the end of November for those less inclined to hike.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Tsurugi Town
Miyoshi City
Mima City
Mt. Tsurugi & Oku-Iya Area

The Statue of a Peeing Boy

As a symbol of innocent courage, a statue of a peeing boy was constructed at the edge of the nearby precipice, the most perilous spot in Iya Valley. In the old days, it's said the local children would stand on this cliff and urinate into the ravine to show their bravado.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area

Oboke & Koboke Gorge

A unique and beautiful gorge, where the Yoshinogawa River flows emerald through the valley. Scenic views of the gorge's crystalline schist resemble marble sculptures, and the fresh green of the surrounding forests in summer, the fiery foliage in autumn, or winter's shimmering frosts, make for a spectacular sight in any season.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area

Kira no Edohigan (Cherry Tree)

This 400-year-old tree is the largest cherry tree in Tokushima. The trunk splits into three, so when the pink blossoms are in full bloom, its branches spreading wide are a beautiful sight.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Nature
Spring
Tsurugi Town
Mt. Tsurugi & Oku-Iya Area

Oboke Gorge Pleasure Cruise

Take a 30 minute ride along the pure green waters of the Yoshino River, enjoying nature's handiwork on both sides. Scenic views of the gorge's crystalline schist resemble marble sculptures, and the fresh green of the surrounding forests in summer, the fiery foliage in autumn, or winter's shimmering frosts, make for a spectacular sight in any season.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
Activities
Nature
History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area

Former Samurai Residence – The Kita Family & Hoko Cedar

Built in 1763 (about 250 years ago), this is one of the largest samurai residences in the Iya region. The Oe district of Higashi-Iya Village, where it stands, is historically connected to the defeated Heike clan who fled here after losing the Battle of Yashima.

The Kita Family was the head family of this Heike settlement, and their residence reflects the lifestyle of the upper-class samurai of Iya. In the garden stands the impressive Hoko Cedar, which is well worth seeing.

History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Miyoshi City
Mt. Tsurugi & Oku-Iya Area

Oku Iya Double Vine Bridges

About 800 years ago, these vine bridges were built by the Heike clan as a means to access their riding grounds at Mt. Tsurugi, where they trained. The bridges also connect to the Oku Iya campgrounds. These two bridges have been named "male" and "female" respectively, hence are sometimes referred to as the "wedded bridges."

The nature here is deep and immersive, and offers a different experience from the main Vine Bridge, so both spots are well worth the visit.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Miyoshi City
Mt. Tsurugi & Oku-Iya Area

Iya Vine Bridge

The Kazurabashi Vine Bridge stretches over a canyon in a secluded mountain village in Iya Valley. The bridge itself is tied to the legend of the Heike clan, once the most powerful ruling clan, who fled into these mountains from their enemies. This bridge was once the only way to cross over the deep canyons in this area, and was built with vines that are easy to cut in case of enemy pursuit. Nowadays, the bridge remains an important National and Prefectural significant folk cultural asset, and visitors come from all around Japan to test their courage and cross. The vines are safe and sturdy, and replaced once every three years.

The Kazurabashi bridge is made of kiwi vines (Actinidia arguta) and is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide. It weighs approx. 6 tons and is suspended 14 meters above the river.

* Light-up
Every night from 19:00 till 21:30, the bridge is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

* Biwa-no-Taki (Biwa Waterfall)
This nearby waterfall was a place of refuge for the ancient people, who would come here to comfort each other by playing their Biwa Flutes, and remembering the home in Kyoto they were driven from. The water falls from 50 meters and is a majestic sight.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area

Yokai House and Stone Museum

Located in the scenic area of Oboke, this facility combines a tourist information center, the Yokai House, and the Stone Museum.
The Stone Museum showcases rare stones from around the world. In addition to the museum, the facility also includes a tourist information corner, café, and souvenir shop.
In 2010, because the surrounding area is known as the birthplace of Konaki-jiji, a character from the famous yokai manga GeGeGe no Kitaro, a special “Yokai House” was added to the Stone Museum. Here, local folklore is introduced, and many handmade yokai dolls created by local residents are on display. Some exhibits also include explanations in English.

Sightseeing Spots & Specialties
History & Culture
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area
<12345>
にし阿波 ~剣山・吉野川観光圏
Instagram youtube

Nishi-Awa Tourism Association Sora-no-sato

995-1 Ikeda-cho Shima, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima

TEL +81-883-76-0713 (Japanese only)

FAX +81-883-72-0753

Copyright © Nishi-Awa, Mt. Tsurugi and The Yoshino River Tourism Zone. All Rights Reserved.
  • HOME
  • About Nishi-Awa
  • Activity Reservation
  • About "About A Thousand Years, a hidden hamlet Brand."
  • News
  • Columns
  • Access
  • Tourism News
  • Nishi-Awa Contents
  • Accomodations
  • Recommended Courses
  • Pamphlets ・ Videos
  • Site policy
  • For Travel Agents