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 Shigesue, Iya
In Shigesue, 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 Iya Spirituality and Lifestyle Immersion, inviting you to unwind in the silence and feel the connection between nature and people.
■ Nature worship experience
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.
■ Local tea workshop
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.
■ Combo(Nature worship experience +Local tea workshop )
A combined experience where you can enjoy both “Nature worship” and “living culture.”
Recommended for those who wish to feel Iya’s worldview more deeply.
■ Group Size
1–4 participants
*Infants and preschool children may join for free.
■ Contact
Mirai-go Iya – Ishikawa
Phone: +81-80-5660-4001
Email: m-ishikawa@miraigo-iya.com
HP: https://miraigo-iya.com/
Instagram:@miraigoiya.official (DM inquiries welcome)
| Time Required | 1 hour~ |
|---|---|
| Price | ・Nature worship experience: 5,000 JPY ・Local tea workshop : 7,500 JPY ・Combo(Nature worship experience +Local tea workshop ): 12,500 JPY |
| Application Deadline | until 5 PM 7 days prior |
| Address | Mirai-go Iya 555 Shigesue, Nishiiyayamamura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima 778-0101 |
| Meeting place | Mirai-go Iya |






