Iya Spiritual Journey: Visit a Mountain God Shrine and Taste Local Tea

Explore the beauty of Iya with a local guide as you visit a sacred Mountain God shrine and experience the region’s traditions. Afterward, enjoy tasting locally grown Iya tea—fresh green tea and roasted hojicha—while learning about the area’s way of life.

Three Experiences of Prayer and Everyday Life in Shigemasu, Iya

In Shigemasu, nestled deep in the mountains, the traditions of living with nature and grounding life in prayer still remain today.

Your time here is not simply sightseeing —
it is a spiritual journey, inviting you to unwind in the silence and feel the connection between nature and people.

Choose from the following three courses:

■ Journey Following the Mountain Deity’s Prayer (Sacred Shrine Visit)

Visit the sacred mountain shrine long cherished by the people of Iya.
Together with a local guide, you will walk into a quiet forest where large trees and massive rocks are worshipped as divine vessels.

This is not a typical tourist spot, but a moment to return to your spiritual origins.

Price: 5,000 JPY per participant (Elementary school age and above)

■ A Taste of Iya’s Tea Culture (Iya Tea Tasting)

Enjoy a relaxed tasting of fresh green tea and roasted tea made from leaves grown in Iya’s mountain tea fields.
Experience the warm hospitality of local residents, and savor the aroma of tea freshly roasted over fire — a reflection of Iya’s way of life.

Price: 7,500 JPY per participant (Elementary school age and above)

■ Prayer and Daily Life Combined (Shrine Visit + Tea Experience Set)

A combined experience where you can enjoy both “prayer” and “living culture.”
Recommended for those who wish to feel Iya’s worldview more deeply.

Price: 12,500 JPY per participant (Elementary school age and above)

■ Group Size

1–4 participants
*Infants and preschool children may join for free.

■ Location

Mirai-go Iya
555 Shigemasu, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima 778-0101

■ Contact

Mirai-go Iya – Ishikawa
Phone: +81-80-5660-4001
Email:mirai_go_iya2025@outlook.com
Instagram:＠miraigoiya.official (DM inquiries welcome)