In Tottori Prefecture, Misasa Onsen, Kaike Onsen, and Togo Onsen are all considered prestigious hot spring villages in Japan. Among them, Misasa Onsen Village, located in Tohaku District, Tottori, has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 hot springs. It is also adjacent to the popular tourist destination of Kurayoshi in central Tottori and the national treasure, Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji Nageiredo. Many visitors stop by Misasa Onsen after exploring Kurayoshi to relax in the healing hot springs and then challenge themselves by visiting Nageiredo the next day.

The Iya River stretches 10 kilometers, and within this lush, wooded gorge, one can see the sheer cliffs carved by nature, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of the natural world. The Iya region can be simply divided into East Iya and West Iya. To the west, there are the Iya River hot springs, while to the east lies the hidden scenic village of Ochiai and Tsurugi Mountain, the second highest mountain in Western Japan.