Shikoku

Ferry arrived in Tokushima on the island of Shikoku after a two hour trip. Japanese ferries have few seating areas. Instead there are upraised carpeted sections where you remove your shoes and are able to lay down and read, rest, or do whatever you wish, very civilized. B.C. ferries could learn a thing or two!

After staying the night in Tokushime. we headed inland to the Iya Valley, a remote area by Japanese standards. Twisty roads, mountainous and some rain. Like a lot of Japan outside of the urban areas, it is heavily forested.

Above, Simon on a curve, Iya Valley.

Near the town of Oboke in the Iya Valley, we stayed at a `Minshuku`, the Japanese equivilent of a B. & B..

It had tatami mats, Japanese furniture and sliding doors.

Futons were layed out for us, shoes left at the front door and slippers provided, as well as sleepwear.

Simon at rest.







Room and exterior view

View from the front window.







View of the valley.

Supper.








Breakfast.

The`Peeing Boy`,Iya Valley.

Camping at Iya Valley campsite. Excellent place with cabins and cooking area.

Supper at the campsite.