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The mountain paths,which change their expressions with the seasons, such as deep spring greens and autumn leaves, areamazing.
At several observation points along the mountain path, you c an see the plain through which the majestic Yoshinogawa River flows.
Take a moderate break on the undulating mountain paths along the way.
Large waraji(straw sandals) at the gate of Aizenin Temple welcome visitors.
Dainichiji, the fourth temple along the 88-temple Shikoku pilgrimage.
The path between the bamboo grove on the left side of Yamajinja shrine leads to a full-fledged mountain path.
Jizōji, a temple with five hundred arhats.
From the starting point to the Sanjinja Shrine, the trail winds through a quiet mountain village landscape, and along the way you can enjoy famous landmarks such as Furisode Jizō, which enshrines statues of Jizō with charming face, and Aizenin Temple, whose gate is decorated with huge straw sandals. The path between the bamboo grove on the left side of the Sanjinja Shrine(mountain shrine) leads to a full-fledged mountain trail.
After continuing along a path lined with deciduous trees and ferns, the trail climbs steeply to the first overlook. From here you can see the plain that stretches to the southeast at the foot of Mt. Bizan(290 m). The second and third viewpoints are further ahead, and both offer views of the mountain range. From the observation spot in Daiyama Park, reached by a paved road, you can see the plains of the Yoshinogawa River basin stretching from east to west. Continue along the road to Waza no Yakata, a facility where you can experience traditional handicrafts. Follow the signs and you will arrive at Anrakuji Temple, the 6th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage route.
Nato ～ Sanjinja Shrine ～ Site of the closed Ōyama Outdoor Youth Center Park ～ Awa Wasanbon Museum ～ Anrakuji Temple
MAP 【A】 Go along the narrow road in the mountains
MAP 【I】 Go west to avoid going toward Ōyama Pass
MAP 【U】 Pass under the elevated railway and walk for about 30 minutes.く
MAP 【E】 Pass in front of the "Waza no Yakata" facility and walk southwest
Halfway along the course in Kamiita-town is is "Waza no Yakata" a facility to learn about local traditional crafts (ex. indigo dyeing) and food (ex. wasanbon - fine-grained sugar). Please experience indigo-dyeing here.
Sign [No. 240] at the Daisen No. 2 observation deck
Those wishing to receive a certificate of completion must take a photograph of oneself at the defined photo points on each course.
Go to "Nato" by train or bus.
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◎START
Railway: Approx.15-minute walk from "Itano Station" on the JR Kotoku Line.
Bus: 3-minute walk from "Nato" on the Tokushima bus line.
◎GOAL
Railway --
Bus: 8-minute walk from "Higashibara" on the Tokushima bus line.
