Iya Valley, Tokushima

AfarAug 17

Hike for Ramen and Kaiseki on This 700-Mile Temple and Food Trail Through Japan

After seven hours of trekking through sleepy rural villages, past five Buddhist temples, and into bamboo forests peppered with massive sugi cedar trees and ancient stone shrines, sitting feels really ...

Remote area with deep gorges and vine bridges

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Naruto sea breamRestaurantFresh catches of the day from the Naruto Strait
Sudachi limePlaceTiny but tangy citrus used in many dishes
Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoesPlaceBright yellow, slightly sticky, sweet white rice
Inotani Ramen ShopRestaurantServes short-noodle ramen in rich brown broth
Iya ValleyAttractionRemote area with deep gorges and vine bridges
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Shikoku Temple PilgrimageTrailShikoku, Japan746-mile circular route across four prefectures
Walk JapanPlaceShikoku, JapanOffers guided custom private and group versions of the pilgrimage
Sanuki udonFast foodKagawa, JapanThick wheat noodles in savory dashi fish broth
7-ElevenRestaurantJapanセブンイレブンの公式ウェブサイト。電子マネーnanaco、新商品紹介、キャンペーン情報、セブン-イレブンネット、コンビニATM、各種店舗でのサービスなどのご紹介。企業情報掲載。…
Otorii-enHotelBando, JapanTraditional ryokan with premium red sea bream sashimi
kaisekiPubJapanTraditional multi-course meal, often features sea bream
taimeshiRestaurantJapanSea bream rice dish
udonRestaurantJapanNoodles served in a hot pot with seafood
Iya no dekomawasiRestaurantIya Valley, JapanGrilled skewers with potato, dumplings, tofu, and miso
Zentsu-jiPlace of worshipKagawa, JapanFinal temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage
Sanuki beefRestaurantKagawa, JapanLocal meat from olive-fed pigs
Sanuki cochinRestaurantKagawa, JapanLocal breed of chicken
katsuo no tatakiRestaurantKochi, JapanSeared bonito tuna, raw inside
Ryozen-jiPlace of worshipJapanFirst temple of the pilgrimage
Anrakuji TemplePlace of worshipJapanOffers cultural immersion with prayer rituals
Hotel Shiki no SatoHotelKamiyama, JapanPerched on Uetsunotani River with hot spring pool
Hotel Kazura-bashiHotelIya Valley, Japanくねくねとした道をひたすら奥へ奥へその昔平家の落人たちが、かくれ住んだといわれている祖谷渓谷。その祖谷かずら橋の近くに私どもの宿はございます。皆さんには里帰りする田舎はありますか？ある人もない人も、きっと自分の田舎に帰ったような…
Kotohira KadanHotelKotohira, JapanLuxurious mountainside ryokan with shrine views
Family MartRestaurantJapan
LawsonRestaurantJapan

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Hike for Ramen and Kaiseki on This 700-Mile Temple and Food Trail Through Japan