Oboke Gorge in the mountainous interior of Tokushima Prefecture is carved through translucent white and green marble by the Yoshino River, creating one of Shikoku's most scenic natural landscapes. Traditional flat-bottomed sightseeing boats carry visitors on 30-minute guided tours through the most dramatic section of the gorge, where the marble cliffs glow in shades of jade and sapphire. Spring brings cherry blossoms cascading to the water's edge, while autumn transforms the surrounding forest into vivid red and gold. The nearby Kazurabashi vine bridge and Iya Valley make this an excellent extension into Shikoku's remote interior.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Nature
- Season
- Year-round
- Month
- Year-round (spring and autumn peak)
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Tokushima
- City
- Miyoshi
Highlights
- ◆Marble cliff gorge with vivid emerald river water
- ◆Traditional guided sightseeing boat tours
- ◆Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage lining the cliffs
- ◆Gateway to the remote Iya Valley and Kazurabashi vine bridges
- ◆Accessible by rail from Okayama or Kochi