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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Miyoshi

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Miyoshi, Japan

Updated July 3, 2020

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Miyoshi, Japan

The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.
Peeing Boy with valley below

Miyoshi, Japan

Peeing Boy of Iya Valley

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.
Entrance to the yokai tunnel.

Miyoshi, Japan

Yokai Yashiki (Monster and Stone Museum)

Hidden by the roadside in the Iya Valley, this gem brings together folk monsters and the region's unique geography.
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Zenigata Sunae, the curious sand art of Kan-onji.

Kanonji, Japan

Zenigata Sunae

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.
12 miles from Miyoshi
Nagoro Village

Nagoro, Japan

Nagoro Village

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.
16 miles from Miyoshi
Saya Kubota, the creator of Missing Post Office.

Mitoyo, Japan

Missing Post Office

A unique art exhibit home to letters addressed to those unable to receive them.
19 miles from Miyoshi
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