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Yakkoso

It is an annual plant that is fully parasitic only on the roots of a limited number of shii trees in a limited area.

The milky-white appearance with the scales and leaves open resembles the appearance of a yakko (a samurai's attendant) with unfolded sleeves, so it was named by Dr. Makino in 1911. It can be seen at the top of Mt. Myoken in Kaiyo-cho and Suzugamine.

Said to be the northernmost natural habitat in the world, it is designated as a national and prefectural natural monument.

Spot Information

Address
Mt. Myoken: East side of Pierkaifu, Okuura Kaiyo Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture
Suzugamine: Kubo, Kaiyo Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture

Telephone number
0884-76-3050 (Kaiyo Town Tourism Association)
Access
Mt. Myoken: About 5 minutes by walk from Asa Kaigan Railway Kaifu Station
Suzugamine: About 10 minutes by walk from Asa Kaigan Railway Shishikui Station (Entrance to Suzugamine trail)
Period
From early November to late November
Best time to see
Mid-November
*However, please note that the best time to see the flowers changes every year depending on the climate.

  • R1.11.12 Taken at Mt. Myoken

  • R1.11.12 Taken at Mt. Myoken

  • R1.11.12 Taken at Mt. Myoken

  • R1.11.12 Taken at Mt. Myoken

  • R1.11.7 Taken at Suzugamine

  • R1.11.7 Taken at Suzugamine

  • R1.11.7 Taken at Suzugamine

  • R1.11.7 Taken at Suzugamine