Ochiai Pass

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Ochiai Pass, connecting Miyoshi City and Tsurugi Town, is one of the highest passes in Tokushima Prefecture at approximately 1,520 meters. With few tall trees obstructing the view, the summit area offers a 360-degree panorama of the ruggedly beautiful Tsurugi mountain range. It is considered a mecca among enthusiasts for exhilarating drives or cycling that feel like traveling above the clouds. Seasonal expressions in fresh summer green, autumn foliage, and winter snow are all dramatic. The silence of the remote highlands and the non-daily feeling of clouds passing right before your eyes are unique. It's a spot where you can most dynamically and quietly enjoy the charms of Tokushima's mountains.

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天空の峠から望む絶景/落合峠　Ochiai Pass：A spectacular view seen from the celestial pass

Miyoshi City Tourism Association

Ochiai Pass

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

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