Savour food, made with fresh, local ingredients from the beautiful Iya Valley, while walking this scenic 11km course. After the hike, you can enjoy any one of the five local Onsen within the Oboke-Iya Onsen resorts.
Savour food, made with fresh, local ingredients from the beautiful Iya Valley, while walking this scenic 11km course. After the hike, you can enjoy any one of the five local Onsen within the Oboke-Iya Onsen resorts.
| Date | October 20, 2019
＊Rain-or-shine event. If the weather is difficult for walking, only a meals will be served. |
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| Start/Finish | Iya Valley, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima: Hotel Iya Onsen 367-28 Matsuo Matsumoto Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima Japan |
| Registration period | From October 1, 2019 Open until October 11, 2019 |
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▼11km(By Car: Gather in the parking lot at Kazura Bridge Yumebutai) ［Eligibility］Should be able to walk the distance of about 11km ・Men and women of any nationalities and ages. ・Should follow the rules and manner of the event and traffic rules. ・Young children are expected to be accompanied by a guardian, and people who have difficulty walking should bring someone to assist them. ・Younger than elementary school children can walk together with their guardian, but no meals will be provided. (No subject to entry) ＊This walking offers meals and beverages including alcohol, so please keep this in mind when applying for participation. ＊The registration fee includes: food and drinks, ticket for hot spring(with towels), and accident insurance. |
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| 1）11km Gastronomy Walking [9:00-10:00] (By Car: Gather in the parking lot at Kazura Bridge Yumebutai)*Start from Kyoda at 10:00 【Adult】 | ¥3,500 (JPY) | Closed |
| 1）11km Gastronomy Walking [9:00-10:00] (By Car: Gather in the parking lot at Kazura Bridge Yumebutai)*Start from Kyoda at 10:00 【Under elementary school age】 | ¥2,000 (JPY) | Closed |
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▼11km(By JR train: Gather in Oboke station) ［Eligibility］Should be able to walk the distance of about 11km ・Men and women of any nationalities and ages. ・Should follow the rules and manner of the event and traffic rules. ・Young children are expected to be accompanied by a guardian, and people who have difficulty walking should bring someone to assist them. ・Younger than elementary school children can walk together with their guardian, but no meals will be provided. (No subject to entry) ＊This walking offers meals and beverages including alcohol, so please keep this in mind when applying for participation. ＊The registration fee includes: food and drinks, ticket for hot spring(prepared towels), and accident insurance. |
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| 2）11km Gastronomy Walking[09:30～10:05](By JR train: Gather in Oboke station)*Start from Kyoda at 10:30 【Adult】 | ¥3,500 (JPY) | Closed |
| 2）11km Gastronomy Walking[09:30～10:05](By JR train: Gather in Oboke station)*Start from Kyoda at 10:30 【Under elementary school age】 | ¥2,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 3）11km Gastronomy Walking[10:10～10:40](By JR train: Gather in Oboke station)*Start from Kyoda at 11:10 【Adult】 | ¥3,500 (JPY) | Closed |
| 3）11km Gastronomy Walking[10:10～10:40](By JR train: Gather in Oboke station)*Start from Kyoda at 11:10 【Under elementary school age】 | ¥2,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Date | October 20, 2019
＊Rain-or-shine event. If the weather is difficult for walking, only a meals will be served. |
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| Start/Finish | Iya Valley, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima: Hotel Iya Onsen 367-28 Matsuo Matsumoto Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima Japan |
| Registration period | From October 1, 2019 Open until October 11, 2019 |
| Zip / Postalcode | 778-0002 |
| Office Address | 2145-1 Ikeda-cho Machi, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima Oboke-Iya Onsen Gastronomy Walk Executive Committee (Miyoshi City Marugoto Miyoshi Tourism Strategy Division) |
| Phone number | 0883-72-7620 |
| Fax number | 0883-76-0203 |
| Email address | mailto... |
| Website | https://onsen-gastronomy.com/eventinfo/oobokeiya-20191020/ |
| What is ONSEN Gastronomy Walking? | ONSEN・Gastronomy Tourism is a new tourism that introduces the charm of hot spring resorts in Japan by walking and experiencing the food, nature, culture and history of local areas. We open this event, ONSEN Gastronomy Walking, to enjoy a stroll through the beauty of hot spring areas, to experience our history and nature, to taste local foods and beverages, and finally to soak in a soothing hot spring at the end of the tour. |
| The number of paticipants | 250 * Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached. |
| Registration place on the day of event | 1)Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking: 345-1 Nishi iya Yamamura Imakubo Miyoshi city, Tokushima 2)JR Oboke station: Nishi iya Yamamura Aza Tokuzen Miyoshi city, Tokushima |
| Clothes and items to bring | Please participate in comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and bring your own headwear, rain gear, beverages, and towels for bathing. * We will provide beverages at some of the gastronomy points. |
| Parking | Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking (free) |
| Direction to the venue | ■By Train JR Dosan Line: Get off at “Oboke Station”. ■By Bus JR Oboke Station: Take the Shikoku Kotsu Bus to “Oboke Station” bus stop. ■By Car Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking Lot: About 60 minutes by car from Ikawa Ikeda IC. ■By Airplane Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking Lot: About 110 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airport and about 120 minutes by car from Tokushima Airport. ■By Courtesy bus From Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking(345-1 Nishi Iya Yamamura Imakubo Miyoshi city, Tokushima): There is a free shuttle bus from the Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Parking (reception area) From JR Oboke station(reception area): There is a free shuttle bus from Oboke Station (reception area) |
| Accommodation inquiries | [Miyoshi Tourism Association] TEL 0120-404-344 URL https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/ |
| Registration place on the day of event and schedule | [Reception on the day] If you come by car, please use the Kazura Bridge Yumebutai parking lot. If you arrive by JR train, please use Oboke station. ・We will take you to the starting point from both reception places by shuttle bus. [Shuttle bus schedule] ・From Kazura Bridge Yumebutai: Shuttle bus operates between 9:00-9:30 ・From JR Oboke station: Shuttle bus operates between 9:30-10:05 and 10:10-10:40 [Starting Point] Kyoda [Destination]Hotel Iya-Onsen/ Iya Fureai Park *The hike destination is Hotel Iya-Onsen. *We will take you to Iya Fureai Park from Hotel Iya-Onsen by shuttle bus. *An additional shuttle bus will be available to transfer from Iya Fureai Park to JR Oboke Station and Kazura Bridge Yumebutai. 1)By Car: Kazura Bridge Yumebutai Park ・Reception time: 9:00-9:30, Departure from Kyoda at 10:00 2)By JR: JR Oboke Station ・Reception time: 9:30-10:05, Departure from Kyoda at 10:30 ・Reception time: 10:10-10:40, Departure from Kyoda at 11:10 Destination cut-off: 15:00 (Hotel Iya-Onsen) |
| Gastronomy menu | ・Iya Soba: Soba made without the use of a “binding agent” - popular within the Iya Region for since old times. ・Dekomawashi: Made of dengaku (a miso-glazed tofu dish), served on a bamboo skewer and grilled over charcoal. Other common ingredients include sweet potatoes and konnyaku (a jelly made from yam roots) ・Handa Somen noodles: Thick and springy Somen noodles traditionally made in Tsurugi-cho, Tokushima. ・Salt-grilled sweetfish: Salt-grilled sweetfish caught locally. ・Meat dishes ・Japanese Sake: Local Sake made in a brewery in Miyoshi City. You can enjoy Imakomachi, Yoshimizu and Miyoshigiku-zero. ・Dessert and Coffee ・Green tea *The menu is subject to change. Please understand in advance. |
| Scenic point | [Iya Road] Enjoy the beauty of the Iya Valley, a two-star Michelin “Green Guide” route, while walking in splendid nature. [Manneken-Pis statue] This bronze statue, standing on a rock overlooking a 170m high cliff to the valley floor, is based on an historic legend of children testing their courage. There are also many other scenic spots along the Iya Road, such as the “Hinoji Valley”, just beyond the final destination at Iya Onsen. This valley is said to have been named after the winding Iya River, which looks like a Hiragana character. |
| Information on hot springs *hot spring bath (free / discount, etc.) | All participants will receive a one-day bath ticket that can be used at any of the 5 facilities at “Oboke Onsen and Iya Onsen”. |
| Restroom Locations along the Course (in addition to the starting and finishing points) | 5 places |
| Event policy・Disclaimer | 1. In order to hold the event smoothly and safely, participants shall comply with the regulations specified by the organizer and the traffic regulations. 2. The organizer shall not take any responsibility except for emergency measures in case of injury, loss or other accident." 3. The change of time or cancellation by personal reason is not accepted after registration. 4. The event may be canceled in case of an unexpected accident such as natural disaster, stormy weather, or new strain of influenza epidemic, etc. In that case, we can not compensate for the individual expenses such as participation fee, transportation or accommodation expenses." 5. Please check the event homepage for a cancellation notice. 6. It will be an event involving alcoholic beverages. Please enjoy the appropriate amount and please refrain from acting to disturb other participants. (loud voice, excessive drinking, etc.)" 7. We may ask for an identification card for age verification. Driving cars, bicycles, etc. with drinking is prohibited by law. Please use public transportation. " 8. The publication rights for any video, photographs, articles, records, the names/ages/addresses of participants (country, prefecture) that might be released to magazines, internet and others belong to the event organizer, the General Incorporated Association, and the ONSEN Gastronomy Tourism Promotion Organization. |
| About the Certification of ONSEN Kishidan (Order) | You can be certified as a member of “ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs)” when you register for the walking event. (*No fee to be certified) “ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs)” is a group of members supporting ONSEN・Gastronomy Tourism and consists mainly of people who have a passions for hot springs. “ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs)” members will receive ONSEN・Gastronomy Walking and other up-to-date information. Official website for members of ONSEN Kishidan (Order)” https://onsen-gastronomy.com/chivalric/ “ONSEN＋” option is available for members. For ONSEN＋ information: https://onsen-gastronomy.com/lp/onsenplus/ A ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs) badge will be sent to your address. Please make sure to write your mailing address correctly and clearly. * Personal information such as name, address, mail address, etc. received at the time of registration may be shared within the operating company, ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Association. Information about ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Association: https://onsen-gastronomy.com/ |
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