Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳

The legend holds that fleeting Heike warriors played their biwa, a Japanese lute, by this waterfall feeling nostalgic for their old city, Kyoto and comforted each other. The elegant name for this watefall with the height of 50 meters was originated from this legend.*If you walk further about 50m, there is a walkroad. Waling down stone stairs to the riverside, you can play there.

Address：徳島県三好市山城町頼広

Mountain stream of River Kurokawa formed ravine, giant rocks and boulders since ancient times. It is renowned spot for viewing fireflies in early summer and enjoying Japanese maple trees in autumn. It is a tranquil place with an old watermill nearby. It is also said that Chosogabe and his army rested here for a spell when they were on the way to conquer whole of Shikoku. The best time to view the autumn leaves is around mid-November.

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：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村田ノ内

Mt. Kunimi lies majestically between Iya Valley and Oboke Ravine. (1409 m high) It has a pnoramic view with 360-degree visibility. From Tsurugi Mountains to Ishizuchi Mountains, the panoramic scenery around Shikoku mountains, proves its reputation! Suitable time for climbing is from early April to late November. The most recommended time is November for its picturesque scenery. [Copied from Information Board at the starting point] * Approximately 1.9 km from the entrance parking to the summit (Around 50-minute walk)

Address：徳島県三好市山城町仏子

Tobinosu Canyon is formed of upheaved coulee, sharpened schist eroded by fierce current of Shirakawa river, which is a tributary stream of Yoshino River. Its variation of rocks and autumn colours reflected in the crystal clear river are such in harmony and are spectacular as like a grandeur natural park.

Address：徳島県三好市山城町上名

Yamashiro district is steeped in many mysterious legends and is the home of Konaki-Jijii, whose story was first introduced in the book called “The hobgoblins” by Kunio Yanagida, the founder of Society of Japanese folklore in 1938. This statue was created in 25 November 2001 and stands in the Fujinosato Park. Its model is from first volume of comic series, which Shigeru Mizuki wrote based on the Yanagida's story.

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：徳島県三好市山城町重実１００−１

This is a scenic spot where you can get a panoramic view of the beautiful nature of Koboke. You can enjoy the majestic scenery of the rocks of Koboke Gorge, the beautiful emerald green Yoshino River, and the lush mountains that surround it. Located just 5 minutes from National Route 32, it is easily accessible and is the perfect place to stop by during a drive or sightseeing. You can also see trains and rafting, making it a recommended photo spot.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村上吾橋237

From the observation deck you can see Oboke, Yoshino River and Kochi direction, enjoy the viewing and shooting of the sea of clouds.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村今久保345-1

Phone：0883-87-2200

This tourist facility consists of a large souvenir shop packed with local gifts and specialties, an event space, museums, and a restaurant where a variety of meals are served, including the local claim to fame, Iya Soba noodles.

Address：徳島県三好市西祖谷山村尾井ノ内348-2

Rest Area Nishi-Iya is surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery, with the winding Iya river running far below and its beauty of ravine. This place offers 24 hour rest room and other facilities as well as the sodium lighting at night providing an oasis of safety on the mountain. The adjoining shop sells local products and souvenirs. There are also hot springs and hotels nearby.

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.