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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Miyoshi
三好
Spend 1–2 days in Miyoshi, Tokushima: focus on Iya Valley vine bridges and Oboke gorge; travel by train or bus, rent a car for remote sites.
Miyoshi is a rural hub in central Shikoku, linking the Iya Valley, Oboke gorge and local hot‑springs. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you hike deeper or relax in an onsen.
- Country
- Japan
- Local name
- 三好
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heavy rain, typhoons)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥6,000–9,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥9,000–15,000 excl. bed · High ¥15,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
Get in
By air
- TKS · Tokushima Awaodori Airport
- Direct bus to Awa‑Ikeda Station (~1 h); no rail link.
Typical fares
- JR Dosan Line Awa‑Ikeda ↔ Oboke
- about ¥2,600 one‑way (check)
- Local bus Awa‑Ikeda ↔ Iya Valley
- about ¥800 day‑pass (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
JR Dosan Line serves 9 stations; Awa‑Ikeda is the main hub. Buses run from Awa‑Ikeda to Iya Valley and Oboke. Renting a car gives the most flexibility for remote trails.
See and do
Known for
- Iya Valley vine bridges
- Oboke Gorge
- White‑water rafting
- Stone tofu and Iya soba
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Iya Valley | JR to Awa‑Ikeda, then local bus 15 min to Iya‑Kawashiri stop | ≈1 h total |
| Oboke Gorge | JR to Oboke Station, then bus 10 min to gorge entrance | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Iya Valley guest houses
- Traditional inns and farm‑house cabins; good base for hiking and vine‑bridge visits.
- Oboke area ryokan
- Onsen hotels near the river; convenient for rafting and hot‑spring baths.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Can I pay by card? | カードで払えますか？kādo de haraemasu ka |
| Where is the bus stop? | バス停はどこですか？basu tei wa doko desu ka |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited bus frequency on weekends; verify timetables.
- River rafting runs only in dry season; confirm operator schedule.
- Some mountain huts lack electricity or water; bring supplies.
Miyoshi is low‑risk; main concerns are mountain weather changes and occasional river‑level rise during heavy rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Miyoshi yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Iya Valley vine bridges
- Oboke Gorge
- White‑water rafting
- Stone tofu and Iya soba
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Miyoshi official tourism site: miyoshi-tourism.jp/
- Wikidata – Miyoshi (Tokushima): www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Miyoshi (Tokushima), revision 5333549 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5333549
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/miyoshi-tokushima). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.