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：徳島県三好市山城町頼広６６０

Many “Genji Hotaru” (Genji Firefly) flit around Kurokawadani in mid-June every year, where the “Kurokawadani firefly festival” takes place. It is popular to view the fireflies' glow during hot summer nights. (Hotaru inhabits only clean streams.) At festival, there are also fine displays of various crops & vegetables and bonsai, which are on sale along with buckwheat noodle , rice cake and etc.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町ウヱノ２９０３−１

Address：徳島県三好市井川町西井川1359番地1

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：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳１２０４

Jindai Odori's root is said to be a rain-making ritual more than 1100 years ago, which makes it different from other Japanese traditional rituals like "Protection against evil" or "Repelling Insects" rituals. This is designated in 1954, as an important national intangible ethnic cultural property for its brilliance and valiance.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村重末２４９

Phone：0883-87-2322

The traditional drumming performance handed down from long ago at Hachiman Shrine of Shigesue which is said to be built in 1419 in Nishi-Iya Village. It is a prayer for the abundant to harvest of grains and to disperse devils, and is performed in the Autumn festival.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村徳善110

Fusuma Karakuri is a traditional performing art using a series of picture-painted sliding doors moving crisscross to show different images in turns. Tokuzen Fusuma Karakuri is very rare because it's performed on temporary built outdoor stages. The scale is a size larger than that of Usiroyama's, totally 57 fusumas of 9 sets. You can enjoy it with its local folk songs and dances during the autumn festval period. Miyoshi City designated it as a tangible folk cultural property. (On December 20 in 2012)

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村後山２８９

Fusuma Karakuri is a traditional performing art using a series of picture-painted sliding doors moving crisscross to show different images in turns. Although this art had once disappeared during the post-war rebuilding and high economic growth of the 20th century, it was performed again with 69 on-fusuma pictures for the first time in 50 years on October, 2005. At present, you can enjoy it with its local folk songs and dances during the autumn festival period. Miyoshi City designated it as a tangible folk cultural property. (In February 2006)

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村徳善110

Phone：0883-76-0877

Its origin is said to be a part of rainmaking rituals for drought-stricken farmers, while Sugawara-no Michizane was a guard of Sanuki. * It is performed during some October Saturday night programs of Fusuma Karakuri.

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：徳島県三好市山城町寺野

This ruins of Tao Castle lies on the summit of Mt. Shiroyama at the altitude of 460 meters. It was the historic battlefield where the local warriors fought gloriously against the advancing army of Chosogabe in the 5th year of Tensho Period (1577).

Address：徳島県三好市山城町

Yamashiro Cho, renown for the magnificence of Oboke and Koboke ravines, and the beauty of Shiozuka plateau lies in the secluded part of Shikoku mountainous region. It was once a home of brave mountain samurai warriors who fought to protect their country border and is also a home of the Yokai (Hobgoblin) legend, which is quite unique in this country. The legend of Yokais has long lived on in everyday's life of local people here, its stories often being associated with the dangerous part of region. So, the hobgoblins or peculiar phenomenon were sometimes said to be a reminder to people to be diligent in general walk of life and also to respect nature and environment. These legends together with effort of local people trying to energize the community through a little unique and fun theme was recognized and acknowledged as “Yokai Heritage” by World Yokai Society in 25th May 2008. This is the second acknowledgement after Sakaiminato City in Tottori Pref. in its history.

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：徳島県三好市東祖谷菅生２８

The air in the forest feels cool, crisp and refreshing. It is believed this effect is due to the phytoncide given off by plants and trees. Please enjoy the slow monorail ride in the forest and that will give you the feeling as though you are trekking the mountain. You will appreciate the benefit of nature as people in Japan commonly engage in so-called forest bathing to breathe in phytoncides emitted to try to improve their health. The overall length of the monorail ride 4,600 meters, the difference in level 590 meters, the sharpest slope at 40 degree, the highest point at 1,389 meters, those figures at Okuiya monorails come first in the world record among tourist-orientated monorail service. *We adopt electrically powered monorails, which are environmentally friendly.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町松尾松本367-28

Phone：0883-75-2311

The Japanese-style Iya Onsen Hotel is a retreat nestled in Iya Valley, one of Japan's three most mysterious places. The scenery of the precipitous cliffs is as beautiful as a painting. In the season of autumn leaves, the emerald-colored river waters and the mountains form a natural and beautiful brocade. During the season of fresh green leaves, the valley is decorated with vibrant trees.Hotel Iya Onsen boasts an open-air bath where you can enjoy this magnificent view. A cable car takes you 170 meters down to the valley floor, where you can enjoy the panoramic view as you slowly descend the 42-degree cliff. The open-air bath is built so that it enters into the flow of the Iya River, and is a rare hot spring in Shikoku with its own spring water flowing out of the hot spring.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳33-1

Phone：0883-87-2171

Shin-Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi is a facility located near Iya's Vine Bridge, one of the three most mysterious bridges in Japan. Surrounded by the rich nature of the Iya Valley, guests can enjoy Iya's local cuisine and the hidden hot springs of the Heike clan while admiring the seasonal scenery. A special cable car takes you to the open-air bath at the top of the mountain, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Iya during each of the four seasons. In both baths, you can enjoy simple sulfur spring water that works wonders for the skin and relieves fatigue. The meals served around the open hearth are local cuisine, full of seasonal delicacies from the mountains and rivers. The Iya Vine Bridge, from which the inn takes its name, is a 5-minute drive from the inn and can be visited during your stay. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, superb hot springs, and local cuisine.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳9-3

Phone：0883-87-2009

Iya Bijin is a hidden inn nestled in the Iya Valley, with a total of 9 rooms with open-air baths. The Shigaraki-ware ceramic open-air baths warm the body from the core and offer beautiful views of the Iya Valley. The benefits of the hot springs include relief of neuralgia and muscular pain, skin beautification, relaxation and stress relief, and promotion of blood circulation. There is also a restaurant where guests can enjoy special Japanese style kaiseki meals using local ingredients and our famous Iya soba noodles. Guest rooms include Japanese/Western-style rooms and detached suites, all of which offer a panoramic view of the valley. All rooms are also equipped with an open-air bath where you can enjoy Iya Onsenkyo's free-flowing hot spring water. The Vine Bridge and Biwa Falls are also conveniently accessible, allowing guests to enjoy the luxury of being surrounded by nature during their stay.

Address：徳島県三好市山城町西宇1644-1

Phone：0883-84-1216

Oboke-kyo Mannaka is located in the center of Shikoku and is convenient for sightseeing spots such as Oboke Gorge and Iya Vine Bridge. It is only a 3-minute walk to the Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat, and in spring you can enjoy the carp streamers swimming over the valley. In addition, simple sulfur spring water and terrace-style open-air baths are available, which are effective for neuralgia, relieving fatigue, back pain, and stiff shoulders. Guests can also enjoy the “Togol Warm Tight Hot Spring” known to revive and beautify skin. All rooms are equipped with Nano Care products and free Wi-Fi to make your stay a pleasant one. Enjoy your stay in this unexplored region surrounded by the beautiful valleys of Shikoku.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村尾井ノ内401番地

Phone：0883-87-2300

Hotel Hikyō-no-Yu, nestled in the remote Iya Valley, is a serene hot spring retreat surrounded by lush forests and clear streams. The hotel features silky hydrogen carbonate spring water, known for its skin-smoothing and healing effects. Guests can enjoy large panoramic baths, scenic outdoor tubs made with Awa green stone, and relaxing options like jet baths, herbal soaks, and a salt sauna. Savor local cuisine including Awa beef, ayu fish, and handmade Iya soba, served in a traditional dining room with an irori hearth. Comfortable Japanese and Western-style rooms offer views of the mystical valley, especially beautiful when mist drapes the trees. Nearby, explore the historic Kazurabashi vine bridge, linked to Heike legends. Experience the charm, culture, and tranquility of Japan’s hidden heartland.

Address：徳島県三好市山城町西宇1259-1

Phone：0883-84-2111

Hotel Sunriver Oboke is located in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. 29 km from the Mt. Tsurugi Mountain Lift and 7 km from Iya Onsen, it is a perfect location to enjoy nature in all four seasons. From spring's fresh green to autumn leaves and winter's frosts, you can fully enjoy the beauty of nature, and the hot spring with its strong alkaline spring water will keep your skin beautiful. In addition, there is a special room for railroad fans, the “Railway Room Moonlight Oboke,” where you can check out the world of railroads with a view of a bridge over the Yoshino River. Luxuriate in the nature surrounding you while you relax in the hot springs.

Address：徳島県三好市池田町サラダ１８０４−９

Phone：0883-70-0166

Address：徳島県三好市東祖谷釣井438-3

Phone：080-2981-6221

Set in the lovely Ryugugake Park, this secluded assortment of fully equip rental 7 cottages allows one to stay in a pleasant natural setting. Overlooking the Manpu Gorge, which one can also cross here via a soaring wire suspension foot-bridge, the area is noted for its stunning autumn leaves.

Address：徳島県三好市東祖谷落合403

Phone：0883-88-2540

Address：徳島県三好市東祖谷釣井209

Phone：0883-88-5290

Address：徳島県三好市池田町松尾黒川2-2

Phone：0883-75-2322

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サラダ1612-9

Phone：0883-70-0162

阿波池田駅から徒歩約3分。手書きのロゴ看板が目印の「石窯焼きPizza食堂 Nonno e Nonna」は、石窯で焼き上げる本格ピッツァが楽しめるお店です。ピッツァ生地には、３種類の小麦粉を独自にブレンド。外はサクッと、中はモチッとした食感がたまらない美味しさです。約500℃の石窯で一気に焼き上げるため、焼き時間はわずか90秒。香ばしく、もちもちの本格イタリアンピッツァが味わえます。メニューは、定番12種類のピッツァに加え、旬の食材をたっぷり使った期間限定ピッツァも人気。14時までのランチタイムには、ピッツァ1枚の価格でサラダとドリンクが付くお得なセットも楽しめます。テイクアウトも可能なので、近くの公園で青空の下楽しんだりするのもおすすめです。阿波池田を訪れた際は、ぜひ立ち寄ってみてはいかがでしょうか。

Address：徳島県三好市池田町マチ2229-22

Phone：0883-72-3466

Address：徳島県三好市三野町芝生４５７

Phone：0883-77-2528

Coffee lovers welcome!

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2226-3-1

Phone：090-7629-3000

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2413-3

Phone：0883-72-5011

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ウヱノ2668-3

Phone：0883-72-5082