Kurozo Marshland: A Natural Oasis
Discover Kurozo Marshland: A serene mountain retreat in Tokushima, offering boardwalks, rare plants, and tranquil scenery.
Kurozo Marshland, nestled in the mountains of Miyoshi, Tokushima, is a serene escape boasting rare aquatic plants and tranquil boardwalks. Known as 'Shikoku no Oze' (Oze in Shikoku), this 26.7-hectare marsh offers a peaceful retreat into nature.
A brief summary to Kurozo Marshland
- Kurozo Ikedacho Shitsukawa, Miyoshi, Kurozo Ikedacho Shitsukawa, Tokushima, JP
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during Golden Week for cooler weather and fewer insects.
- Consider an alternative route through Ikeda for easier road access.
- Bring snacks or plan a lunch stop, as food options in the immediate area are limited.
- Allow 30 minutes to an hour to explore the different routes across the marshland.
Getting There
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Car
From Awa-Ikeda Interchange (Ikawa-Ikeda IC), take National Route 32 towards Kochi. Then, take Prefectural Road 5 and the Woodland Path Ikeda-Shitsukawa to Kurozo Marshland. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes, covering 18km. Parking is free.
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Public Transport
From Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal, take the Miyoshi Municipal Bus bound for Shitsukawa Hachiman Jinja-mae. Get off at the Shitsukawa Hachiman Jinja-mae Bus Stop, from where it is a 60-minute walk to Kurozo Marshland. Bus fare is approximately ¥500.
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