Iya Valley / Tsurugi-san
Hidden springs and fantastic scenery amid pristine natural surroundings.
Originating in Tokushima Prefecture and with over 400 years of history, Awa Odori is Japan’s world famous summer dance. Eve...
This historic town of Wakimachi dates back to the Edo Period and is renowned for udatsu, the high-winged walls that adorn the...
The areas of Oboke and Iya are renowned for their seclusion and natural beauty which changes wonderfully as the seasons pass....
Located 200 meters up on the edge of a cliff in western Iya Valley, the bronze statue of a boy seemingly urinating down onto ...
Near the entrance of Iya Valley, Oboke Gorge (Koboke Gorge is located three kilometers further downstream) is one of Japan’...
For hundreds of years, the Iya River which runs through Iya Valley has been traversed by bridges made of mountain vines (kazu...
The mesmerizing Naruto whirlpools are natural phenomena created by the changing tides in the Naruto Strait which flows betwee...
With more than 100 ramen restaurants, including many located close to the main train station, the city of Tokushima makes it ...
New to the Shikoku Pilgrimage? Visit 5 Temples in 1 Day!What is the Shikoku Pilgrimage?On this pilgrimage, or henro, one foll...