Sightseeing Spots
・Higashi Iya History and Folklore Museum
・Samurai residence Kita House & Hoko-Sugi (Spear Cedar)
・Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore
Sansho Shrine
The shrine is located in the center of Ochiai village and can be visited on foot from the lodge.
Depending on the season, festivals are held in the traditional style, with portable shrines and Danjiris, and parades of people dressed as tengu (genies) and other characters.
Ochiai Village Viewpoint
Located across the valley from Ochiai Village, this observation point offers a panoramic view of Ochiai Village.
There is also a parking lot and public restrooms.
Higashi Iya History and Folklore Museum
Many valuable materials related to the history and culture of Higashi Iya are on display,
allowing visitors to see the changes in the lifestyle and culture of the region.
It is a 20-minute drive (approx. 9 km) from the lodge.
Adult：410yen
Elementary school student：100yen
Junior high school student：210yen
Parking lot is available in 10 units. (free)
Ryugu Cliff Park
There is a suspension bridge about 70 meters above the ground that offers a thrilling and beautiful view.
Once across the bridge, there is a path leading to the river, and it is possible to descend to the riverbank.
Samurai residence Kita House & Hoko-Sugi (Spear Cedar)
Built about 250 years ago, this samurai residence is one of the largest in the Iya region.
It is a historical building deeply related to the legend of the fallen Heike warriors, and many materials of high historical value are on display.
The adjacent Hoko Shrine is home to a giant cedar tree, "Hoko-sugi," which is said to be 800 years old.
It is a 40-minute drive (about 15 km) from the lodge.
Adult：310yen
Elementary and junior high school students：100yen
Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore
This museum is designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property by Miyoshi City.
Visitors can view the interior of an old thatched roof house, where daily utensils and memoirs from the Edo period to the modern era are on display.
The attic, smoked by the fire of the sunken hearth, has turned a magnificent black color over a long period of about 200 years.
Please note that photography is not allowed inside the museum.
It is 50 minutes (about 30 km) from our lodge.
Hours of Operation
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (March - November)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (December - February)
Information on temporary closures, etc. is posted on Instagram and the website.
