Hashikura Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

A single accommodation, "Hotel Iya Onsen," is located on the cliffs of the Iya Valley. An open-air bath is situated at the bottom of the valley, approximately 170 meters down via cable car, where you can soak while enjoying the stunning views of the gorge. The beauty of the valley can also be admired from the guest rooms.

A secluded resort newly opened on a hilltop overlooking the breathtaking Iya Valley in Tokushima—one of Japan’s three great hidden regions. Leave the city behind, and the moment you step inside, an overwhelming panorama and a sky full of stars unfold before you, beginning a luxurious escape from everyday life. Enjoy the ultimate “totonoi” experience with our scenic tent sauna or a riverside sauna where you can plunge into crystal-clear waters. For dinner, we offer an exceptional BBQ featuring Tokushima’s three signature brand meats—including Awa Beef—along with seasonal local vegetables. At night, gather around the flickering flames of our large fire pit with a drink from TOMORI BAR in hand, and enjoy warm moments that bring people together. Choose from five distinctive cabins inspired by the theme of “light,” each offering a special seat for an extraordinary stay that sharpens all five senses.

10 minutes by car from Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway. Conveniently located for sightseeing in Shikoku. The panoramic bath overlooking the clear Yoshino River is popular, and day-use bathing is also available. Next to the entrance, there is a literary monument of the writer Fumiko Hayashi, who stayed here before the war, with photos and autographs displayed inside the Property. Recommended nearby sightseeing includes the "Kurozo Marsh," known as the "Oze of the West," about 30 minutes by car from the Property. This rare wetland plant community is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture due to its large scale and diverse plant species. Particularly famous is the "Sagiso," a flower resembling a white egret spreading its wings, which grows naturally here. During the summer blooming season, many enthusiasts visit. Other nearby attractions include Oboke, Iya Valley, rafting, and athletic activities. The Property is also popular among pilgrims as accommodation for the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is conveniently used for visiting nearby temples such as the 66th Unpenji, 65th Sankakuji, 15th Betsugaku Hashikuraji, and 14th Tsubakido.

Gaze upon the ridgelines adorned by the four seasons, where the mountain breeze and tranquil streams converge at "Kotonami." Embracing the traditional Japanese culture, environment, and lifestyle of yesteryears, forgotten in modern living, you can stay as if residing here. Yes, this is the hot spring retreat "Asan Kotonami" nestled in the mountain valleys of Shikoku. Crossing the bridge leading to this countryside villa, an ideal holiday surrounded by the charm of the village and the warmth of fireplaces and hearths begins...