This itinerary explores the mysterious Iya River Valley of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island, following the Iya River Valley as much as possible. Given how much there is to see and do in Shikoku, you are encouraged to combine this itinerary with as many other "Shikoku" itineraries, and/or "Festival" itineraries, as you like and have the time for.

The itinerary is in Tokushima Prefecture, the southeastern quarter of Shikoku Island. It should take at least one-day so we would recommend that you break up the itinerary at one of the accommodations mentioned below. Once you have selected this itinerary and saved it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can daisy-chain with other Shikoku itineraries.

Given the geography and more isolated nature of Shikoku Island the rental car outlets tend to be located at the airports and train stations of each of the four main cities of the four prefectures comprising Shikoku: Kochi City, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, and Tokushima City. This will result in some additional driving to get to one end or the other of this itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of interesting and unique accommodation options in the Iya Valley area of Tokushima Prefecture where you can spend the night. One of the most unique options is to spend 1-2 nights in one of eight revitalized/updated "kominka" (old farm houses) in the traditional Ochiai Town, all part of the Tou (MapCode: 357 142 897*17; http://tougenkyo-iya.jp/stay/stay_style_en.html). Each kominka has kitchen and laundry facilities. You will need to purchase your food at stores along the way. Another excellent choice is the Iya Onsen hotel (MapCode: 357 308 132*28; https://www.iyaonsen.co.jp/en/)

You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.

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The accommodations listed in this itinerary are noteworthy for a variety of reasons. The order is only that of a circle to display them easily on the map. Some are outstanding deluxe properties, while others offer the simplicity of a temple stay, or a farm stay, but all provide unique insights into the local culture of Tokushima Prefecture. We apologize if we have left any other noteworthy accommodations off this list. Please feel free to email us (info at drivejapan dot info) any suggestions for additions.

This itinerary explores the scenic Oboke Area of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island, following the Yoshino and Fujikawadani Rivers. Given how much there is to see and do in Shikoku, you are encouraged to combine this itinerary with as any other "Shikoku" itineraries, and/or "Festival" itineraries, as you like and have the time for.

The itinerary is in Tokushima Prefecture, the southeastern quarter of Shikoku Island. It can take one-day so you may want to begin or end the itinerary at one of the accommodations mentioned below. Once you have selected this itinerary and saved it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can daisy-chain with other Shikoku itineraries.

Given the geography and more isolated nature of Shikoku Island the rental car outlets tend to be located at the airports and train stations of each of the four main cities of the four prefectures comprising Shikoku: Kochi City, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, and Tokushima City. This will result in some additional driving to get to one end or the other of this itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of interesting and unique accommodation options in the Iya Valley area of Tokushima Prefecture where you can spend the night. One of the most unique options is to spend 1-2 nights in one of eight revitalized/updated "kominka" (old farm houses) in the traditional Ochiai Town, all part of the Tou (MapCode: 357 142 897*17; http://tougenkyo-iya.jp/stay/stay_style_en.html). Each kominka has kitchen and laundry facilities. You will need to purchase your food at stores along the way. Another excellent choice is the Iya Onsen hotel (MapCode: 357 308 132*28; https://www.iyaonsen.co.jp/en/)

You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.