祖谷渓 Iyakei Iya Valley
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Iya Valley is located near the town of Miyoshi, in Tokushima Prefecture.
It lies along the course of the Iya River, a branch of the Yoshino River, and its total length is as much as 10km. The 100 meter-difference in elevation along the ravine and the overgrown trees make for great views unique to an isolated deep valley. The district is known to have been a refuge for the Taira clan and is said to be one of the three major secluded districts of Japan with houses here and there at the foot of the mountain. Because the level of the Iya River often rises and the valley is so steep, it was very difficult to cross the river so a bridge between villages was built. This is Kazura Bridge in West-Iya Mountain, and is designated an Important Folkloric Cultural Asset. There is also a double Kazura Bridge in West-Iya Mountain.
Iya buckwheat noodle is very popular around here and, in addition, konjak plant is cultivated here. The Iya hot spring located here makes the district even more attractive as a sightseeing place.
It lies along the course of the Iya River, a branch of the Yoshino River, and its total length is as much as 10km. The 100 meter-difference in elevation along the ravine and the overgrown trees make for great views unique to an isolated deep valley. The district is known to have been a refuge for the Taira clan and is said to be one of the three major secluded districts of Japan with houses here and there at the foot of the mountain. Because the level of the Iya River often rises and the valley is so steep, it was very difficult to cross the river so a bridge between villages was built. This is Kazura Bridge in West-Iya Mountain, and is designated an Important Folkloric Cultural Asset. There is also a double Kazura Bridge in West-Iya Mountain.
Iya buckwheat noodle is very popular around here and, in addition, konjak plant is cultivated here. The Iya hot spring located here makes the district even more attractive as a sightseeing place.
- address
- 1500-2 Shinmachi, Ikedacho, Miyoshi,Tokushima Prefecture, 778-0004
- name
- Miyoshi City Commerce, Industry and Sightseeing Division
- phone
- 0883-72-7620
- shoukoukankou@city.tokushima-miyoshi.lg.jp