Ryugugake Park

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Ryugugake Park in Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City, features the symbolic 70-meter high "Ryugu Bridge" suspension bridge over the deep Iya River gorge. The view from this bridge is a mysterious, spectacular scene fitting the name "Ryugu" (Dragon Palace), overwhelming visitors with a panorama of sheer cliffs and emerald green streams. Its greatest charm is allowing a quiet enjoyment of the hidden region's atmosphere without the crowds of the main Kazurabashi. The park is equipped with campsites and cottages, providing a luxurious time gazing at star-filled skies at night and valley mists in the morning. Strolling through the grounds while admiring natural sculptural beauty offers a chance to deeply reset mind and body at this undercover healing spot.

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祖谷の絶景穴場スポット/龍宮崖の吊り橋　Ryugugatake Bridge: A hidden spot with superb views in the Iya region

Miyoshi City Tourism Association

Ryugugake Park

Address: 438 Higashi-Iayatsurui, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website: https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/
Operator: Miyoshi City Tourism Association

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