Okawahara Plateau (hydrangea, driving, starry sky/night view)
大川原高原（アジサイ、ドライブ、星空・夜景）
30,000 blue hydrangeas. Recommended for driving, night view, and astronomical observation.
The Okawahara Plateau in Sanakawachi Village, the only village in Tokushima Prefecture, is located at an altitude of 1,020 meters and covers an area of 120 hectares.
The gently sloping terrain is home to the village's pastureland, a forest for preservation of the living environment, and a 5-hectare colony of azalea trees.
The view from the summit is exceptional, with the Asan Mountains and Kii Waterway in the distance, and even Awaji Island on a clear day.
The clear air also makes it possible to enjoy the star-filled night sky and the night view of Tokushima below at night.
Because of its high elevation, the temperature is 4 to 5°C lower than in the city center, making it a cool summer resort even in mid-summer.
■Hydrangea Festival (early July every year)
Visitors can stroll among 30,000 blue hydrangeas.
■Astronomical Observation
An astronomical telescope is installed in the Hilltop House on the grounds, and astronomical observation events are held in the summer.
Please contact the Industrial Environment Division of Sanakawachi villege Hall (088-679-2115) before visiting.
■15 wind turbines
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of 15 windmills for wind power generation.
■Other recommendations
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=22
The gently sloping terrain is home to the village's pastureland, a forest for preservation of the living environment, and a 5-hectare colony of azalea trees.
The view from the summit is exceptional, with the Asan Mountains and Kii Waterway in the distance, and even Awaji Island on a clear day.
The clear air also makes it possible to enjoy the star-filled night sky and the night view of Tokushima below at night.
Because of its high elevation, the temperature is 4 to 5°C lower than in the city center, making it a cool summer resort even in mid-summer.
■Hydrangea Festival (early July every year)
Visitors can stroll among 30,000 blue hydrangeas.
■Astronomical Observation
An astronomical telescope is installed in the Hilltop House on the grounds, and astronomical observation events are held in the summer.
Please contact the Industrial Environment Division of Sanakawachi villege Hall (088-679-2115) before visiting.
■15 wind turbines
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of 15 windmills for wind power generation.
■Other recommendations
https://www.east-tokushima.jp/feature/detail.php?id=22
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| Address | 徳島県名東郡佐那河内村大川原 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 088-679-2115 |
| Directions | Tokushima Bus Sanakouchi Line "Nakabe" alighting→approx. 180 minutes on foot (*Passenger cars are allowed) Tokushima City→30 km by car (about 50 minutes) |
| Word-of-mouth | Reviews (TripAdvisor) |
| Remarks | Recommended months: April to October |
