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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A comforting rest stop in the countryside, full of care and warmth
Located between Kirihataji and Fujii-dera along the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima Prefecture, Minshuku Awarakuya is a cozy, countryside inn offering a warm welcome to walking pilgrims. With just three traditional-style rooms, the inn provides a calm and restful space that gently soothes the traveler’s fatigue. Thoughtful amenities include free pick-up service, shoe drying, and packed ingredients for lunch. Meals are lovingly prepared using local Awa ingredients, and the owner is happy to accommodate allergies or food dislikes with flexibility. With no television in the rooms, guests can reflect peacefully on their pilgrimage. Every aspect of the stay—from walking advice to heartfelt hospitality—makes guests feel like they’ve returned home.
Basic information
| Address | 178 Kawashima, Kawashima-cho, Yoshinogawa-shi, Tokushima |
| Phone number | 0883-25-3699 |
| Parking | 3 cars (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 3 rooms |
| Price | Room only : 5,300 yen With breakfast : 6,300 yen With dinner : 7,300 yen Half board : 8,300 yen *dditional charges for vegetarian meals, etc.: • Breakfast: +300 yen • Dinner: +400 yen |
| Website | wwwe.pikara.ne.jp |
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (200 yen) Dryer: ✓ Available (200 yen / 20 min.) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✓ Accepted e-money: ✓ Accepted (PayPay) |
Supplementary information
- Various services
〇Free transportation to nearby temples (consultation required, please contact us as soon as possible)
〇Paid luggage delivery (from the previous day’s hotel to our hotel, please contact us as soon as possible)
〇Free rice ball ingredients for lunch (for those going to Yakesanji on the walking pilgrimage, please make your own)
〇Free shoe drying
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Greetings from the owner
Greetings from the ownerHello everyone, Awarakuya opened in July 2019.
The name “Awarakuya” expresses our hope that guests will be able to relax in peace while savoring Awa (Awa) masterpieces and food in a Japanese space.
We warmly welcome you all. Please use it and have a relaxing time.
If you need transportation, please contact us as soon as possible. We will try our best to help you.
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Guests praise the inn for its cleanliness, including both the rooms and the bath, and for the creative and delicious meals. Many appreciate the attention to dietary needs and the effort put into making each dish special. Travelers also note the helpful resources such as a guidebook for climbing Mt. Shōzanji, and thoughtful advice from the innkeepers, which provide peace of mind during their pilgrimage. The owners are frequently commended for their heartfelt service, including assistance with reservations and even small acts of kindness like local gifts. Overall, Minshuku Awarakuya is beloved by a wide range of guests as a peaceful, dependable lodging filled with care.
There is no TV in the room, but on the contrary, I think it was good that I could concentrate on my trip. The meal was gorgeous, and I was able to nourish my spirit for Shosan-ji the next day. Very clean and comfortable.
★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars)
I stayed here as a lodging option just before heading from Fujii-dera to Shosan-ji Temple. To put it simply, it was an excellent place to stay. The room and bath were clean, and the meal, which was skewered and fried dishes when I stayed, was delicious. They checked for any food dislikes or allergies, which was very considerate. In the room, there was a handmade guidebook for tackling Shosan-ji Temple, and by referring to it, I was able to envision the hike and complete it in 3 hours and 50 minutes. The host and hostess gave me valuable advice, which was very helpful. When I left, their son provided me with refreshments, which revitalized me during the tiring mountain hike. I definitely want to stay here again.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
They let us stay with them on October 16th during the Tokushima Ikkokuuchi pilgrimage. I am 82 years old and my husband is 86 years old, and this was my first time walking the pilgrimage. Before leaving home, we had only booked accommodation for four days. We had planned accommodation after that, but they also considered it together with us. They gave us valuable advice, which made things much easier after that. We are grateful that we were able to complete the pilgrimage safely.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
We were also happy to receive candy from your son. Thank you very much.
