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Valley Sauna Shimonoro Permanent

Valley Sauna Shimonoro Permanent

The "Valley Sauna," located within the "Shimonoro Permanent" accommodation in a renovated closed elementary school in Miyoshi City, is a hidden sauna in the wilderness. Tucked away in the silence of deep mountains, the wood-fired sauna is an authentic Nordic style where you stoke the fire yourself and enjoy steam by pouring water on heated stones. The ultimate luxury is cooling down your heated body in the natural stream water flowing through the valley. The "outdoor air bathing" enveloped in forest scents, river murmurs, and birdsong leads mind and body to ultimate "totonoi" (meditative state). It is a modern sanctuary...

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Nishi-Iya Village

Nishi-Iya Village

Nishi-Iya Village in Miyoshi City is the central area of the Iya Valley, known as one of Japan's three most hidden regions. It concentrates highlights of Tokushima tourism, such as the famous "Iya Kazurabashi Bridge," the "Peeing Boy" statue on a thrilling cliff, and the "Heike Yashiki" reflecting Heike refugee legends. The dynamic natural beauty woven by steep canyons and emerald green rivers is spectacular. The landscape of villages with unique cultures and traditional "Iya Soba" is also charming. In recent years, activities like Forest Adventure have flourished, making it a place where history and adventure coexist. It is a...

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Inn Largo

Inn Largo, located in a quiet mountain area of Miyoshi City, is a luxurious private inn renovated from a closed kindergarten. While preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of the former school building and playground, the interior has been transformed into a modern, sophisticated space filled with the warmth of wood, tickling the adventurous spirit of both adults and children. From the vast wooden deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Iya mountains and starry skies, allowing for free and private time such as enjoying a BBQ or reading in silence. The experience of "traveling as if living" with...

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Manabeya MINDE (Miyoshi City)

Manabeya MINDE (Miyoshi City)

Located in the Udatsu Townscape of Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, "MINDE" is a multi-purpose exchange facility renovated from the "Old Manabe Residence," a historic merchant house from the Edo period. Utilizing the space's heavy architectural beauty, it houses a kitchen and cafe serving dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, a coworking space, and a shop featuring regional specialties. It's a place like a "town living room" where tourists and locals naturally mingle. While admiring historic designs, you can enjoy tea and obtain the latest information on Miyoshi's rich culture or events. It's an ideal base for town walks where you...

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Miyoshikiku Sake Brewery

Miyoshikiku Sake Brewery

Miyoshikiku Sake Brewery in Awa-Ikeda is a sake brewery known for its very unique and modern approach despite being in a traditional brewing town. Its most prominent features are the artistic, pop label designs you won't forget once seen, and a fruity, wild flavor that overturns common sake knowledge. Brewed using wild yeast or utilizing unique acidity, their sake has a brilliance like white wine, earning immense support from young generations and international fans. The gap between the historic brewery building and the innovative sake made there is also part of the fun. Through tastings, you can realize that Japanese...

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Sora-no-Yado Isogai

Sora-no-Yado Isogai

Sora-no-Yado Isogai, located on a steep slope in Miyoshi City, is a farmhouse inn limited to one group per day, renovated from a century-old folk house in a high-altitude village. Opening the window, you can overlook the deep mountains of Iya and seas of clouds as if floating in the sky, an overwhelming view for visitors. Here, you can slowly savor regional dishes utilizing mountain blessings like wild plants, river fish, and specialty soba, surrounding an Irori hearth. Touched by the host's warm hospitality, you can also deeply learn about the culture and lifestyle wisdom nurtured in this harsh land....

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Ichigo House (Strawberry Picking)

Ichigo House (Strawberry Picking)

There are many farms in Tokushima Prefecture where strawberry cultivation flourishes utilizing the warm climate and Yoshino River's blessings, and at "Ichigo House," you can enjoy strawberry picking during the season (approx. Jan-May). Many farms use elevated cultivation, allowing you to harvest bright red, ripe, large strawberries in a comfortable posture without bending over. Experiences of eating high-quality, high-sugar Japanese varieties like Tokushima-born "Sachinoka" or sweet "Momo-ichigo" on the spot in an all-you-can-eat style are very popular among international tourists. Spending time in cleanly managed greenhouses enveloped in sweet scents is ideal for families and couples. It's a happy spot...

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Tsuzuki Shoten (Oku-Iya Experience)

Tsuzuki Shoten (Oku-Iya Experience)

Tsuzuki Shoten in the hidden region of Oku-Iya, Miyoshi City, is the base for "Oku-Iya Menme-juku," where you can experience regional traditional food and culture. Workshops to learn ancestral wisdom from harsh mountain life, such as making local specialty "Soba-neri" or unique preserved foods, are popular. Especially recommended is the cooking experience using ingredients unique to Oku-Iya. Dishes taught by local mothers while surrounding an Irori hearth are soul-warming and flavorful. The owner's warm hospitality and the deep mountain views outside the window create a luxurious time unattainable in cities. For travelers wanting to experience hidden region life through "food"...

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Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing Yamauchi

Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing Yamauchi

Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing Yamauchi Udatsu Workshop in Mima City's Udatsu Townscape is an authentic workshop where you can experience the charm of "JAPAN BLUE," a traditional color Tokushima is proud to show the world. Here, they preserve the traditional technique called "Natural Lye Fermentation Vatting" from the Edo period, using no chemicals. In the indigo dyeing experience, which beginners can easily join, you can dye items like handkerchiefs or T-shirts yourself, and the moment the tie-dye patterns emerge in blue is moving. Within the history-rich Udatsu Townscape, you can feel the mysterious color changes created by a craftsman's passion...

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Saito Kiri-zai (Mini Geta Experience)

Saito Kiri-zai (Mini Geta Experience)

Saito Kiri-zai Kogyo in Miyoshi City is a long-established company that processes "Kiri" (Paulownia) wood, used for traditional Japanese footwear called Geta. The unique experience here is the strap (Hanao) attachment for palm-sized, adorable "Omamori Mame-Geta" (Amulet Mini Geta). Because geta come in "pairs," they have long been cherished as symbols of marital harmony, good matches, and amulets for "strong legs." Selecting colorful straps and crafting your own amulet under a craftsman's guidance is a precious time to feel the meticulousness of Japanese handiwork. Touching the lightness and warmth of Paulownia while enjoyably learning about traditional crafts filled with Japanese...

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Shikoku Pilgrimage

Shikoku Pilgrimage

The "Shikoku Pilgrimage" (Shikoku Henro) is a magnificent 1,200 km journey visiting 88 temples associated with Kobo Daishi (Kukai) throughout Shikoku. With about 1,200 years of history, it now attracts people worldwide as a journey of healing to re-examine oneself, transcending religious boundaries. Tokushima Prefecture is called the "Dojo of Awakening" (Hosshin-no-Dojo), the starting land containing Temples 1 to 23. The culture of "Osettai"—where locals provide food or drinks to "O-henro-san" dressed in white robes with sedge hats and staff—is still warmly alive. Walking through steep mountain paths and idyllic rural landscapes while offering prayers at each temple is a...

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Mt. Kotsu

Mt. Kotsu, also known as "Awa Fuji," is a beautiful 1,133-meter mountain in Yoshinogawa City. Revered as a sacred mountain since ancient times, the "Kotsuji Temple" near the summit exudes a divine air as a place of strict training. Hiking trails are well-maintained, and trekking while passing through rich primeval forests to enjoy seasonal plants is popular. Particularly in May, the mountainside is vividly colored by azaleas. The view from the summit is magnificent, offering a panoramic view of the grand Yoshino River flowing below and the surrounding Shikoku Mountains. This mountain, where faith history and untouched natural severity harmonize,...

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Taimei Marina

Taimei Marina in Naruto City is a marine activity base for experiencing the calm Seto Inland Sea and dynamic Naruto Whirlpools. It offers substantial rental boat and fishing charter services, allowing for the luxury of operating a boat yourself to head out to sea. Looking up at the Great Naruto Bridge from the water surface provides unique power. Furthermore, authentic fishing experiences targeting high-end fish like red sea bream in Naruto’s waters—known as world-class fishing spots—are highly rated by fishing enthusiasts. With well-equipped clubhouses and kind staff, even beginners can safely enjoy the rich blessings of the Seto Inland Sea....

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Ishii Town

Ishii Town, located west of Tokushima City, is an idyllic rural area where agriculture flourishes due to the blessings of the fertile Yoshino River. It is especially famous for "Fujiidera Temple," which features one of Shikoku's largest wisteria trellises. As the 11th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, stunning purple wisterias bloom in late April, enveloping the grounds in a sweet scent. The town also offers many spots related to specialty "Wisteria" and "Strawberries," and direct sales stores where you can taste delicious local produce. While convenient to the city, stepping inside reveals traditional Japanese rural landscapes and a pilgrimage culture,...

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Okawara Plateau

Okawara Plateau

Okawara Plateau, located at about 900 meters altitude in Sanagochi Village, is a spectacular panoramic spot overlooking Tokushima City, the Kii Channel, and as far as Awaji Island. The vast grassland features giant windmills and a peaceful scene of grazing cattle. It is especially famous for approximately 30,000 "hydrangeas" blooming from late June to early July, dyeing the landscape in light purple. At night, you can enjoy city lights and star-filled skies simultaneously, making it a popular site for stargazing and camping. Forgetting the city heat and being blown by cool plateau breezes, it is a place to enjoy dynamic...

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Minshuku Awarakuya

Minshuku Awarakuya

Minshuku Awarakuya in Awa City is a warm inn where you can experience traditional Japanese farmhouse life. Beyond just staying, the charm lies in touching "real Japanese life," such as interacting with the host family and making local folk dishes using regional ingredients, like visiting a relative's house. Nearby is the "Awa Earth Pillars," one of the world's three great earth pillars, making it an ideal base for nature walks. At night, you can spend a relaxed time under star-filled skies in a quiet rural area. With a reputation for multilingual support and heartfelt hospitality, it is an irreplaceable stay...

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Fun Ride Tokushima

Fun Ride Tokushima

This is a full-scale equestrian facility where you can enjoy Tokushima's beautiful nature from horseback. Here, everyone from beginners to experienced riders can enjoy "horse trekking" suited to their level. The biggest feature is the open courses walking through Tokushima's Satoyama or coastlines, which change expressions each season. Gazing at scenery from a high vantage point while communicating with the horse is exceptional. Since instructors provide careful guidance, even international tourists touching a horse for the first time can participate with peace of mind. Experiencing Tokushima's calm climate through interaction with living creatures will be a wonderful travel memory. It's...

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Jigenji Temple (Bekkaku No. 3)

Jigenji Temple (Bekkaku No. 3)

Jigenji Temple, located in the steep mountains of Kamikatsu Town, is the 3rd temple of the Shikoku Bekkaku 20 Temples and a legendary sacred site where Kobo Daishi is said to have practiced. The main experience here is "Ana Zenjo," a training ritual of crawling through natural limestone caves. Guided by a leader and carrying only a single candle, crawling through narrow tunnels is a "rebirth ritual" to re-examine oneself. The feeling of freshness after removing worldly desires and emerging safely is incomparable. The grounds offer spectacular views of the mountains, with a divine atmosphere prevailing. It is highly supported...

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Iya Valley

The Iya Valley, formed by the Iya River carving through the Shikoku Mountains, is one of Japan's premier scenic spots with V-shaped steep cliffs continuing for dozens of kilometers. Dynamic photo spots like the "Hi-no-ji Valley," which looks like the letter "ひ" from above, and the "Peeing Boy" statue standing on a 200-meter high rock are scattered throughout. The contrast between the emerald green water, deep green surroundings, and autumn foliage that colors the entire valley is a mysterious beauty fitting for a hidden region. Some areas are narrow and steep, but that allows you to experience the power of...

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Kamiyama Town

Kamikama Town, located west of Tokushima City, is Japan's most creative "Miraculous Countryside" where artists and IT entrepreneurs gather amidst rich nature. Through the "Kamiyama Artist-in-Residence" program, artists from around the world stay here, creating a unique landscape dotted with artworks along forests and rivers. Many stylish spots like offices and cafes renovated from traditional old houses coexist with cutting-edge work styles and rural life. In spring, the town is filled with thousands of weeping cherry blossoms, appearing like a paradise. With delicious spring water and local ingredient-based cuisine, it attracts worldwide attention as a successful example of regional revitalization...

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Mt. Tsurugi

Mt. Tsurugi, standing at 1,955 meters, is the second highest peak in Shikoku. While historically a mountain of faith, it is a "heavenly paradise" relatively easy for beginners to climb. Using the mountaineering lift, you can reach near the summit from the mountainside in about 15 minutes and walk along the gentle ridge path. The summit offers a 360-degree unobstructed panorama, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Legend also says King Solomon's treasure is hidden here, adding a mysterious charm. Rare alpine plants bloom from May to October, allowing you to feel Japan's seasonal...

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Iya Onsen

Iya Onsen, located in the Iya Valley—one of Japan’s three most hidden regions—is world-famous for its secluded inn perched on a precipice. The main attraction is the open-air bath at the bottom of the valley, reached by a private cable car descending about 170 meters. Soaking in the free-flowing hot spring water while listening to the murmuring of the emerald green Iya River is the ultimate luxury. In autumn, the valley is filled with gold and red foliage, enveloping you in breathtaking views. With no convenience stores or traffic lights, only birdsong and the river's sound are heard. It provides...

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Kamikatsu Town

Kamikatsu Town, located in a mountainous area, is an environmentally advanced town gaining worldwide attention for its "Zero Waste" initiative. The "Zero Waste Center WHY" features astonishing architectural beauty made from recycled materials, attracting eco-conscious travelers. It is also famous for the "Irodori" business, where elderly residents vibrantly work shipping seasonal leaves used to garnish dishes. At high altitudes, the "Kashihara Terraced Rice Fields," selected among Japan's top 100, offer spectacular views like a village in the sky. It is a town that strongly stimulates intellectual curiosity, where sustainable living wisdom coexists with ruggedly beautiful Satoyama landscapes.

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Minami Town

Minami Town, located in southern Tokushima, is a healing town where beautiful seas and deep faith coexist. It features "Ohama Beach," world-famous as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, serving as a symbol of nature conservation. It has also flourished as the temple town for "Yakuoji," the 23rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a constant stream of worshippers seeking to ward off evil. The old townscape around Hiwasa Port and "Sea Turtle Marine Cruises" touring dynamic cliffs by fishing boat offer charms unique to a seaside town. In recent years, it has gained attention for attracting IT satellite...

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