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.

In the remote village of Shigesue, deep in the Iya mountains, people have long lived in harmony with nature—praying for safety and giving thanks for its blessings.
Together with a local guide, you’ll visit a small mountain shrine where villagers worship large trees and stones as sacred symbols of the divine.
Surrounded by the quiet forest, you will feel reconnecting with your inner self.

After visiting the shrine, enjoy tasting fresh green tea and roasted hojicha, both made from tea leaves grown in Iya’s mountain fields. Tea is a symbol of daily life and hospitality in this peaceful region. The rising aroma of the tea carries the warmth of life in Iya.

This experience is more than sightseeing — it is a peaceful journey where you can relax in silence and feel connected to nature and people.

Price (per person)
Participants (Elementary school age and above): 7,500 JPY
*Children under school age may join free of charge.

Group Size
2–4 participants
*Solo participation is possible, but the fee for two participants will be charged.

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)