Oboke

Oboke (Miyoshi city, Tokushima prefecture) is a village at the banks of the Yoshino river. The area is know by rafters and tourboat operators. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views at the impressive rocks of the river banks. The length of the Yoshina river is about 194 km and its depth is normally 4 meters, however, it rises to approx 10 meters with heavy rain or after a typhoon.

Iya Valley

The Iya Valley is the area little east of Oboke. Here, the much smaller Iya-Gawa river floats between the mountains. Because of the beautiful nature this area is loved by hikers and tourist. Known are the Vine bridges (Kazurabashi), the statue of the Peeing Boy and a number of famous shrines. More to the east of Iya valey one can visit Nagoro (the village of the dolls) and Mnt Tsurugi.

Because the beautiful Iya valley resides in the middle of many activities around, also many hotels and camping grounds are situated here. The hotels found in Iya Valey range from simple to luxurious.
The tourist map of the area is downloadable here.

Iya valley map

At the map below you’ll find just some of the famous spots around Oboke and Iya Valley. This is not an extensive list. There are many more places to visit.
Just zoom in at the map and click the markers for details explanations.

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Nagoro -Village of the Dolls: 33.852526, 134.024448

mnt tsurugi: 33.854063, 134.094674

Higashiiyaniiya: 33.854460, 133.893220

Oboke tourboat at Yoshino River: 33.882601, 133.760262

Vine bridge (Kazurabashi) near Iya Kanko Ryokan: 33.875097, 133.835363

Iya Kanko Ryokan: 33.875498, 133.834376

Oku-iya Nija Kazura bashi - Couple rope bridge near Nagoro: 33.853880, 134.045638

Peeing Boy Statue - “撒尿男孩” 塑像: 33.923598, 133.818626

	Vine bridge (Kazurabashi) near Iya Kanko Ryokan Read about the vine bridges
	Oku-iya Nija Kazura bashi - Couple rope bridge near Nagoro Read about the vine bridges
	Oboke tourboat at Yoshino River
	Iya Kanko Ryokan Website Hotel: Iya Kanko Ryokan Japanese style rooms. Friendly owner. 2 minute walk from the scenic spot Kazura (rope) bridge. Homelike hospitality, with excellent seasonal local dishes, also you can experience making soba noodles.
	mnt tsurugi
	Higashiiyaniiya
	Nagoro -Village of the Dolls read about Nagoro
	Peeing Boy Statue - “撒尿男孩” 塑像 Read about this Peeing Boy statue

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