2 Days in Tokushima | Iya Valley, Homestay & Naruto Whirlpools

Welcome to Tokushima! We’re on the Japanese island of Shikoku. We’re visiting this beautiful place for 3 nights (2 days) to explore some of the amazing sights of the Iya Valley, Naruto Whirlpools and try the local delicacies. We stayed at Shizuya-san’s Blue Merchant’s Mansion (booked on Airbnb) for the duration. It’s remote but a perfect place to experience rural Japan. Places visited: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Ferry from Wakayama to Tokushima 02:34 - Blue Merchant’s Mansion homestay 04:59 - Drive to Iya Valley 05:31 - Kazurabashi (main vine bridge) 06:27 - Biwa Taki 09:49 - Autumn Leaves of the Mountain 10:20 - Ochiai Village 11:01 - Nagoro Scarecrow Village 12:15 - Okuiya Kazurabashi (Twin Vine Bridge) 14:05 - More Autumn Leaves of the Mountain 14:39 - Awa Odori Kaikan Ropeway 17:55 - Naruto Whirlpools 19:40 - Shizuya-san’s Garden tour Restaurants: 01:10 - Chuka Soba Yatake (Chinese Noodles - Tokushima Style) 07:11 - Takimi Shokudo (Aya & Mitarashi Dango) 08:11 - Mori no Kumasan (Toasted Sandwich & Hot cakes) 16:25 - Awaya Izakaya (Lunch Rice Bowl Sets) If you're enjoying our trip so far, stay tuned for more Japan adventures!