In the afternoon, we took a stroll through the hot spring streets of the Dogo Onsen area. After dining at the Tsubaki-kan Hotel and enjoying the Matsuyama Suigun Taiko drum performance in the evening, we decided to explore the nighttime scenery here. The daytime crowd was too overwhelming, and since we wouldn’t have time to … Read more
With the spirit of a tourist, we strolled through the Dogo Onsen Shopping Street, enjoyed the punctual show of the Botchan Karakuri Clock, and prepared for our next destination: the Dogo Onsen Sky Walk. It’s about a leisurely 10-minute walk from here. From the elevated vantage point, you can enjoy a full view of the … Read more
In the morning, we departed from the New Iya Onsen Kazurabashi Hotel in Tokushima, visited Besshi Copper Mine and the Towel Museum in Imabari, and planned to stay the night at the Tsubakikan Hotel near Dogo Onsen Station in Matsuyama, Shikoku. In the afternoon, we quickly drove to Dogo Onsen and parked at Tsubakikan Hotel … Read more
On the morning of the fourth day of our 10-day, 9-night self-driving trip in Shikoku, we started the day at the Mine Topia Besshi, where we rode a small train and tried a rock crusher experience. Afterward, we continued toward Matsuyama in Shikoku. On the way, we passed through Imabari City, which is famous for … Read more
At Mine Topia Besshi (Besshi Mining Park), you can take a small train to reach the tourist tunnel. This is a popular spot where both adults and children come to observe, learn, and experience the hard work of copper mining in the past.Through guided educational tours, every corner presents different scenes. Notably, near the exit, … Read more
Mine Topia Besshi: A Hidden Gem in Shikoku Mine Topia Besshi, located in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, is one of the top three copper mines in Japan and has been transformed into a unique theme park. As a lesser-known destination among foreign tourists, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Besshi Copper Mine. After … Read more
On the third night of our 10-day, 9-night self-drive trip in Shikoku, we explored the Iya area in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. Naturally, we chose to stay at the Shin-Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi , so we wouldn’t feel rushed and could enjoy a nighttime visit to the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge. After checking out the nearby … Read more
The Peeing Boy Statue in Iya Valley is a popular photography spot in Tokushima’s Miyoshi City. Since we were on a self-drive trip, it was much easier to reach. After visiting the Iya Vine Bridge and the nearby Biwa Waterfall, we retrieved our car from the parking lot and drove towards the statue, located on … Read more
The summer heat was almost unbearable. After crossing the historic Iya Vine Bridge, which has stood for over a century, we noticed a sign nearby pointing toward Biwa Waterfall (Biwa-no-taki), just a one-minute walk away. With many visitors heading in the same direction, we decided to follow and check it out. We love visiting waterfalls … Read more
At noon, after an exhilarating zipline experience at the Forest Adventure IYA VALLEY, we rested for a bit before continuing to the next destination: Iya-no-Kazurabashi, the most famous vine bridge in Tokushima’s Iya Valley. If you visit Iya, this is a must-see spot. It is one of Japan’s three great unusual bridges and a suspension … Read more