Address：徳島県三好市池田町漆川黒沢

A rich, natural habitat, home to a variety of beautiful wetland plants such as ohmizugoke moss, Fringed orchids, Pogonia orchids, Waterlily, Sundrews (carivorous plants) and Cirsium sieboldii (thistles).In the spring, the wetlands come alive with white waterlilies, and visitors can stroll over the marsh via wooden bridges. There are a few viewpoints, and also waterfalls in the area.The marshlands are designated as a prefectural natural monument and have an area of 26.7 hectares. The marsh is nestled in the mountains at 600 meters (east, west and north sides). The south side slopes down towards the Matsuo River, at 550 meters above sea level.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町州津蔵谷1006

Phone：0883-72-0812

This mountain temple was built by Kobo Daishi in the 5th year of Tencho Era (828), and it is of the “Shingon-Shu” denomination of Buddhism. It is believed that Kobo Daishi received a revelation from Konpira Daigongen while training at this site, and then built the seven halls of the temple compound. Hashikura Temple has over a thousand years of history, and can be reached by boarding a ropeway at the bottom of the mountain.This site is popular for the beautiful maple fall colours in autumn and the cherry blossom trees in spring.

Address：徳島県三好市井川町井内西平山

Phone：0883-78-3003

First opened in 1927, this ski ground is one of the oldest in Shikoku. It was restored and reopened in 1997, and includes 5 downhill courses and a three-person chairlift. Even if the winter warms, the snow can be restored with a snow-making machine, so the hill is always in the perfect state for skiing. The grounds include play areas for children and night skiing is also possible.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町白地ノロウチ763

Phone：0883-74-0066

Unpenji is the 66th temple of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, believed to be founded by Kobo Daishi. In 8th year of the Enreki Era (789) when he was 16 years old, he climbed up this mountain and built the hall. Later, by the order of Emperor Saga, another Zen priest stayed here and carved the statue Kannon-Bosatsu (one who achieved enlightenment) with a thousand hands. It was then enshrined at this temple.There are about 500 Arhat statues here (statues of Buddha’s disciples), and there’s a tale that everyone can find a look-alike statue. This area is also popular for its fall colours in autumn. This mountain lies between Tokushima, Kagawa and Ehime prefectures and is the highest of the 88 temples, at 1,000 meters above sea level.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2465-1

Phone：0883-72-3450

Ikeda town, geographically being located at the middle of Shikoku, has always been important crossroad for any transportation to North, South, West and East. The Awa-Ikeda tobacco production industry flourished in the mid-to-late 19th century. The town prospered as the collection point for various goods like tobacco due to its central position. The row of old houses still remained along this old street, giving somehow deserted and solitary feel about them. It is a atmospheric old town, in which you may want to be lost in thoughts. The old residence of tobacco manufacturer who prospered from the end of Edo period to Meiji is now converted into tobacco museum and even after over 100 years passed, it still reminds us of its prosperity of the past. In the courtyard, you will enjoy beautiful flowers of each four seasons.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町加茂野宮

“Ryudou-no-Taki”-The road leading to the basin of a waterfall is well maintained. The waterfall drop is 20 meters and water is so clear so that you can collect for drinking. It is told that Koboudaishi once trained at this waterfall long long time ago. “Kongou-no-Taki”-When you walk up the hillside road for further 300 meters from the Ryudou waterfall, there appear the stream of waterfall as though piercing through the mountain green. The waterfall, dropping 40 meters, is bursting through gaps of sheer rocks. Being surrounded by the natural forest, it is sometimes called as “the waterfall with Japanese maple tree”.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町西山立谷

Phone：0883-72-0022

This railway station lies on the border of a mountain hill across Tokushima and Kagawa prefectures in an area so remote there are no homes in its vicinity. It is often introduced as “the train station in the middle of nowhere” in TV programs, cartoons and so on. People who are very interested in trains tend to visit this station, from all over Japan.The station itself has just a single platform and operates a single track system through the valley, and it is not accessible by car.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町州津藤ノ井559-14

Phone：0883-72-0818

This is a ropeway bound for Konpira Okunoin Hashikura Temple on the summit of Mt. Hashikura. Hashikura Temple is regarded as a special sacred place in Shikoku. This was the first ropeway that adopted Funitel ropeway system. Length: 950m. Time: about 4 min. capacity: 32 people

Address：徳島県三好市井川町井内東2375

Phone：0883-78-2759

Description from Jifuku-Jizo (A stone statue of Jizo) Kunimori Taira, the second son of Norimori Taira took the road to Iya to escape and lay the young Emperor Antoku after losing the battle at Yashima between the Genji Clan and the Heike Clan in the 3rd year of Juei Era (1180). The fleeting party stayed the night at the Jifuku-Ji (Temple) in Ikawaya and the party of 36 departed next day. They left a pair of red and white flags there, which were discovered in Showa Period (1926-1988). The Asa family in Iya also has a red flag in exact same size. The white flag of Genji Clan displayed next to that of Heike could go back to the Nanbokucho Era (North and South Imperial Court Era) and if that is the case, this red flag may also belong to the same era. Nonetheless, they were both relics of the battle at the Yashima and those flags being displayed next to each other now symbolize the unity of peace.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町西山岡田382-3

Nagaya-mon here meaning “gate-house” stands on the Horagusa-Daichi (plateau) looking down the suburbs of Miyoshi City and also Yoshino river. It was built about 230 years ago. The gate-house 22 meters wide (from east to west) by 4.5 meters long has the thatched roof, white-washed wall. It has stockroom, watch room, guard room, bedroom and barn. The expansive gate-house signified the great power which those village officials held in the era of feudal clan ruling.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町加茂野宮1796

This temple was founded about 1,200 years ago (Daidou Era 806-810) and the “Sei-Kannon-Ritsuzo” (the carved wooden statue of sacred *kannon-the Goddess of Mercy) is enshrined here and is designated as a National Cultural Heritage. The statue is carved out of one piece of wood, which goes back to Fujiwara Era . She has stout body, short neck, big hair style called “Takara-Gami” and square-built figure, which resembles classic style in appearance. Once a year on 29th January at the temple festival, they allow the public viewing of the Kannon image, whose face is very serene. It is also known that here stands the tomb of Nagayoshi Miyoshi, the descendant of Nagakiyo Ogasawara who strengthened their power base to rule Awa region.

Address：徳島県三好市井川町井内東2752

Edo-Higanzakura is a species of cherry tree and its name is probably derived from the fact that it blooms around the spring equinox. This kind is also known for longevity among various kinds of cherry trees and some are still standing after 2,000 years. This particular cherry tree of Shimokubo is said to be over 300 years old and 4 main trunks spreading out at the height of 1.2m above the ground have even more branches of their own. The tree has grown to the height 19m, the circumference 6.66m and its root spreads 34.2m east & west, 24.8m north & south. It is standing alone stately on the ground. Today, this cherry tree is still very much in excellent form and looks dignified. The tree was designated as the natural monument by City of Miyoshi in September 2011.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町ウヱノ２９０３−１

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Address：徳島県三好市井川町井関

This is a park located on a hill where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yoshino River which is famous for early-blooming cherry blossoms. At least 100 Someiyosihino cherry trees in full bloom fills the whole park in late March. Some playground, arbors, benches are ready for family picnics.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町芝生８２２

Yoshinaga, who became the origin of Miyoshi family later, constructed the castle. It is located in the area of a river terrace which is one step higher, the north of Prefecture Road 12. The name of the town subsection is "Breech Mansion". No remnants remain. Explanation boards have been placed where the castle once stood.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ１６６１

Ohnishi castle was demolished by the one castle one county policy of Tokugawa Era. So, the local samurais of Ikeda took over the resposibilities to keep law & order and to guard the county border after the demolition. This particular bukemon was constructed for the residence of Mamiya family, who was a local samurai warrior of Ikeda.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町イタノ

The bridge over Ikeda dam / Yoshino river is the balancced arch bridge in Langer style(The world No.1). The sequence of five pillars with concreted arches, which can only be seen here, support this bridge. It is sited almost in the middle of Shikoku and is along Tokushima Express Way. There is the waterside park under the bridge.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町太刀野１９０９−１

Chuo Kozo-Sen is the fault line in geological term, dividing South Western Japan into the continental and pacific ocean side. It is the active fault line, which is the cause of the earthquake. The fault line stretches over the length of 1,000km across from Yashiro City in Kyushu, Matsuyama, Ikeda, Mino and Naruto in Shikoku, Kii peninsula, Ise bay, Tenryu River, Lake Suwa to even further Kanto mountainous region. This fault line is openly viewed at the next to the Roadside Station Mino.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町芝生

Shindayu Yamamoto was born about 200 years ago in Shibou and he was active in the provincial government office as a deputy along with the mayor Shube Hirao. In the 3rd year of Bunka-Era, the whole of north area of Yoshino river was hit with serious drought. Many farmers went hungry and suffered badly due to the heavy tax imposed. So bad was the situation, they fled to the neighbouring county, Sanuki. After the consultation with the mayor, Mr.Yamamoto made a plea in a letter to the governor of Awa-han so that they could carry out the work to make irrigation canal. He signed the letter with his own blood and put his life on line to commit a hara-kiri, were it not successful. This difficult work was completed after two years, but then, they encountered the another problem as the canal was kept being buried by the landslide every year. One day, he was inspired by the story of a coal miner and got an idea of digging the tunnel for the irrigation canal. Yet again he managed to get an approval for the suggested work in exchange for his property and wealth to tunnel the mountain and at last it was completed in the late autumn of 10th year of Bunsei-Era after overcoming many difficulties and sacrifices. The length of canal is 268.5 meters. This made the poor villages (Kamonomiya, Seiriki and Shibou whose staple diet was potatoes) enriched and they then became the granary of the area.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町ウヱノ２９０３−１

“Haru-Fukaki, Ochibana-no, Chiri-o-Fuminagara, Suwasandou-o, Noborikishi-kana” This stone monument was erected in memory of the fact that Isamu Yoshii composed the tanka-poem when he visited Ikeda Cho and enjoyed the Suwa park in 1937.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ 阿波池田バスターミナル

“Kizami-Tobacco-cha, Ikeda-ga-Honba, Mukashi-nagarano, Awa-kizami, by Ujyou” This short poem was composed by Ujyou Noguchi in 1936 when he visited Ikeda town. It consists of 15 verses and was named as “Ikeda-Kouta”.The monument inscribed with the 10th line extracted from the poem was erected near the Ikeda bus terminal (previously the site of the tobacco factory).

Address：徳島県三好市池田町白地本名７６−２

“Tabi-ni-Nete, Nobinobi-to-Miru, Makura-Kana. 26th day, in Hakuchi” This haiku was composed by the authoress, Fumiko Hayashi who wrote the famous “Hourou-ki” (Wanderer) when she stayed at the inn in Hakuchi in 1941. She enjoyed her stay here and got on very well with then owner's uncle. It is well known that the heroes in two novels were modeled on him. This stone tablet, inscribed with a haiku composed by Fumiko Hayashi, was erected in honor of her.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ１８０４−９

Phone：0883-70-0166

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ１６１２−２９

Phone：0883-72-0571

Right next to the Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal! The name “Souvenirs & Cafe Kukuru” was derived from the word “kukuru” in the Awa dialect, which means “to tie” or “to connect” between visitors and locals.The store offers a wide variety of local specialties and products, including the famed Iya soba noodles, tea grown using Nishi-Awa’s unique steep slope agricultural systems at certified World Agricultural Heritage sites, sweets made from grains that have been cultivated in Iya for centuries, and cakes from popular local confectionery stores.The café also offers lunch, light meals, and beverages made with local ingredients. Please feel free to stop by!

Address：徳島県三好市池田町イタノ 3307-1

Phone：0883-70-0130

Enjoy local rotisserie chicken and curry in this quaint log house by the emerald Ikeda Lake!The rotisserie chicken is grilled slowly at a low temperature using a state-of-the-art rotisserie chicken grill, and the only one of its kind in Shikoku. This method of grilling removes excess fat, resulting in chicken that is crispy on the outside and moist, juicy, and delicious on the inside. Other dishes include spiced curry and drinks made with local yuzu citrus, tea, and coffee. Enjoy a meal and the pleasant scenery surrounding you.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町大利大西１５

Phone：0883-75-2208

Hare-To-Ke Coffee Main Store Cafe Abandoned school in Iya, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture / Home-roasted coffee, laboratory / Drip experience cafe

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2226-3-1

Phone：090-7629-3000

Address：徳島県三好市三野町太刀野1909-1

Phone：0883-76-2050

Rest Area Mino is situated by the prefectural road, Naruto-Ikeda line and this is the only spot on the north of river where you can stop and enjoy a fine scenery of Yoshino river. The view of the sun setting beyond the mountain and its reflection onto the river surface is particularly beautiful and is something not to be missed. The scene of people enjoying fishing Ayu (Sweetfish) in Yoshino river are seen here and there in summer, which is the thing of season. There also is the small shipyard of Kandori-Bune (Small fishing boat for Ayu fishing) nearby. Local farm products are sold directly to people and farmers are particular about their agricultural produce.

Address：徳島県三好市山城町下川169-1

Phone：0883-86-1178

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2229-22

Phone：0883-72-3466

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ1661-1ティーダビル2F

Phone：0883-87-8229

We are confident that our options are the best in Miyoshi City!We are a well-known local yakiniku BBQ restaurant that is also an izakaya (Japanese style bar). Our menu includes more than 200 options, such as grilled shabu with onion salt and top-grade beef tongue, Nakaochi Ipponzuke (pickled fish), and metta-kiri halami (sliced halami), etc. We also offer a wide variety of dishes outside of meat.If you are in Ikeda, drop by and try our delicious charcoal-grilled BBQ!

Address：徳島県三好市池田町州津乳ノ木１３８２−１

Phone：0883-87-8155

Chopsticks Storehouse Tokoton, a regional exchange base facility, will be a complex facility designed to promote lifelong learning. It is located along Route 32 in Shuzu, Miyoshi City, On the first floor, there is a bakery, a cafeteria, a local produce market, cooking classes, and consultation services. The second floor is a "children's plaza. There is also a parking lot with space for 35 cars. Don't worry about too much salt in your diet! Tokoton Shokudo Healthy set menus, original gelato, and coffee, You can enjoy healthy set meals, original gelato, coffee, etc. from meals to café. You can also enjoy bread from the Tokoton Bakery. and bread from the Tokoton Bakery are also available.

Address：徳島県三好市三野町芝生４５７

Phone：0883-77-2528

Coffee lovers welcome!

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ１７９８

Phone：0883-72-0512

Address：徳島県三好市池田町州津滝端1314-3

Phone：0883-72-2163

Aji Ichi Asan is a popular local restaurant offering a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. From sushi to mapo tofu and steak set menus, there is such a wide variety on the menu that it is hard to decide which to choose! The restaurant's relaxing, homey atmosphere can be enjoyed with the whole family, and has long been a favorite of the locals.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町シマ 874-8

Phone：0883-72-3451

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2185-3

Phone：0883-72-6389

Address：徳島県三好市池田町ウヱノ３１５８−３

Phone：0883-72-4371

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2234-1

Phone：0883-72-1955

The lunch set is recommended.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ２１８５−２２

Phone：0883-72-1446

Izakaya Wasabi is a cozy restaurant where you can relax. With a spacious tatami room plus counter seating, you can enjoy the reasonable prices of the izakaya menu, wasabi-flavored edamame, delicious Japanese food, and a wide selection of Japanese sake. Conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Awa Ikeda Station, it’s a great place to stop for a drink.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町川崎滝安１３５０

Phone：0883-86-1898

Address：徳島県三好市三野町加茂野宮984-4

Phone：090-9557-3201

Address：徳島県三好市井川町平山7326-26

Phone：0883-78-3003

Address：徳島県三好市池田町西山佐古3798

Phone：0883-72-5277

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Phone：0889-39-1868

Address：徳島県三好郡井川町西井川501

Phone：0883-78-2227

Address：徳島県三好市三野町太刀野山７８０

Phone：090-9775-2899