A deep, mist-bound gorge in Shikoku's mountainous interior, where vine bridges sway over jade water and feudal-era refugees once hid from pursuers. Most foreign visitors stop in Tokushima city and never reach the highlands.

Best season

Spring and autumn (koyo peaks early November)

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Japanese needed

Basic

Opening hours

Outdoor — Kazurabashi vine bridge 7:00–18:00, ¥550

Best paired with

Continue your route

Kamikatsu

Tokushima

Tsumago

Nagano