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標高938mの山腹にある八十八カ所中でも難所の一つ。古くから修験道の修行地としても知られている。昔、この山には魔性の大蛇がいて、民衆に被害を与えていた。弘法大師が修行しようとしたときも、入山させぬよう幻火をもって阻止した。そこで、大師は垢取川で身を浄め、真言を唱えながら山を上ると火が徐々に消えたが、八合目辺りに来ると大蛇の姿が現れた。このとき虚空蔵菩薩が現れ、大蛇を封じ込めた。この話は大師が実際に登山、求聞持法を修行したことを示しているという。

県内最大級の30万平方m、1万本余りの梅林が広がり、早春には山里がピンク色に染まる。鶯宿梅が多く、収穫した梅は梅酒などに使われる。近くには石風呂などの史跡もあり、のどかな散策が楽しめる。

中部山湲県立自然公園内の高根山[こうねやま]から流れ出る高根谷川に架かる滝。日本の滝百選にも選ばれた名瀑で、2段になって流れ落ちる高さ45mの雌滝と、直落する高さ27mの雄滝がしぶきをあげて1つの滝壺に流れ落ちている。かつて農民が干ばつの際にこの地で雨乞いをしたことからその名が付いたといわれ、滝壺そばには竜王神と不動尊が祀られている。駐車場から約800mの遊歩道が整備されており、途中にはうぐいす滝や不動滝、観音滝などの滝も見られる。

A temple known for its rhododendrons. Hundreds of rhododendrons bloom in the precincts from the beginning of May. During the period (late April to mid-May), a viewing fee of 300 yen is required.

It is a plateau at the top of the Asahi Maru mountain at an altitude of 1019m, with a spectacular panorama that overlooks the Tokushima Plain, the Asan Mountains, and, if the weather is good, the Kii Channel. From early to late July, about 30,000 hydrangeas bloom.

Yuyu, which springs on a high ground overlooking the Katsuura River, is a hot spring in the area related to Hiroho Daishi. The hot spring facility, which can be enjoyed while viewing the seasonal scenery surrounding Lake Mei, is a gender-switched system, and on the second floor there is a large bathhouse of Yushen using the blue stones of Awa. You can enjoy shiitake mushrooms and amego mountain food at the restaurant. Day bathing is also possible.

Under the motto "Fresh, Safe and Magorokoro", it sells fresh and highly safe agricultural and forest products and processed products produced in Kamikatsu-cho. A popular spot that is visited by about 30,000 people a year. There are a total of 130 kinds of products handled annually, including seasonal vegetables and fruits grown by farmers in Kamikatsu town, and processed products, including "Phantom of the Kamikatsu Ocha", which was also introduced in TV programs as a secret to longevity. On the second floor there is a coffee shop with a scent of wood, where you can taste "Ikkyu set meal" made from local vegetables while looking down at Lake Miyu (Masaki Dam).

Kamikatsu-cho, which does "Zero Waste Policy"; and a workshop run by Hidamari, a general incorporated association, sells miscellaneous items made from remakes such as koinobori and kimonos that are no longer needed in Kamikatsu-cho.

A campsite located within the village of Tsukigaya Onsen in Kamikatsu-cho that can be used year-round. Glamping, auto camping and cottages, and glamping with a waterside theme is warm in winter with a wood stove in the room. A women's trip plan that includes a hot spring bathing ticket and breakfast (9800 yen per person for three or more women) is recommended for female campers. Dinner is an optional Italian restaurant dinner, or ingredients provided, and can be brought with you.

標高400m、周囲を山に囲まれ、眼下には美しい清流が流れるキャンプ場。敷地内には築300年の古民家を改装したバーと、バーカウンター付きの大人なBBQ場を用意。昔ながらの展望薪風呂もある。晴れた日の夜は満天の星空観測もできる。