Akano
Akano is a locality in Miyoshi Shi, Tokushima. Akano is situated nearby to the quarter Nishiiyayamamura-Ichiu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ōboke Station and Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore.
Ōboke Station
Railway station
Photo: Mitsuki-2368, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ōboke Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D27".
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oboke and Koboke and Iya Valley.
Oboke and Koboke
Photo: さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ōboke and Koboke mean, respectively, "big steps dangerous" and "small steps dangerous" — an apt description of the perils of traversing on foot through these steep gorges in Shikoku. The river views and awesome white water rafting are the big draws here.
Iya Valley
Iya Valley is a remote mountain valley deep in the heart of Shikoku. One of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys, Iya has dramatic mountain scenery, traditional thatched roof homes, and historic vine bridges.
Akano
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kami-myō”
- Location: Miyoshi Shi, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
33.88333° or 33° 53′ northLongitude
133.76667° or 133° 46′ eastElevation
506 metres (1,660 feet)Open location code
8Q5MVQM8+8MGeoNames ID
1865531
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Akano” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “赤野”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Yamashirocho-Kamimyo and Nishiiyayamamura-Ichiu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mt. Kunimi and Koboke Station.
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