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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, typhoons)
- Airport
- TKS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Miyoshi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Miyoshi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyMiyoshi is low‑risk; main concerns are mountain weather changes and occasional river‑level rise during heavy rain.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport (Direct bus to Awa‑Ikeda Station (~1 h); no rail link.).
- Getting aroundJR Dosan Line serves 9 stations; Awa‑Ikeda is the main hub.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥35,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥3,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · High ¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TKS Tokushima Awaodori Airport (Direct bus to Awa‑Ikeda Station (~1 h); no rail link.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Miyoshi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iya Valley
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
JR to Awa‑Ikeda, then local bus 15 min to Iya‑Kawashiri stop
Visit Kazurabashi vine bridge and Ochiai hamlet.
Oboke Gorge
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
JR to Oboke Station, then bus 10 min to gorge entrance
Rafting and riverside onsen nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–15,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥10,000 |
| JR Dosan Line round‑trip (Awa‑Ikeda–Oboke)2 × ¥2,600 · check | ¥5,200 |
| Local bus day‑pass2 × ¥800 · check | ¥1,600 |
| Car rental (1 day, compact)2 × ¥5,000 · check | ¥10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,180 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,990 per person per day, bed included | ¥45,980≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Dosan Line Awa‑Ikeda ↔ Oboke: about ¥2,600 (≈ US$18) one‑way (check)
- Local bus Awa‑Ikeda ↔ Iya Valley: about ¥800 (≈ US$6) day‑pass (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Miyoshi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental option for flexible Iya Valley hikes.
- Include night‑stay in a thatched‑roof farmhouse for cultural immersion.
Sources
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