Miyoshi Scavenger Hunt: Whispers of the Iya Valley
Two hours. One epic Miyoshi adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Miyoshi you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Miyoshi. This top rated Miyoshi Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.56 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Whispers of the Iya Valley
Step into Miyoshi's downtown and embark on a walking tour that brings history to life. Solve riddles at the Ueno Ruins, snap photos near the Former Seikai Ryokan, and uncover secrets at the Onishi Ikeda Castle Site. Each stop reveals hidden gems and fun facts about local families, samurai gates, and unique architecture. Compete for points on the leaderboard as you complete trivia and creative challenges. Perfect for group outings, date nights, family adventures, or team building events, this immersive scavenger hunt is a memorable way to explore Miyoshi.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Ueno Ruins
Travel back over a thousand years to ancient Miyoshi, where early villagers shaped clay and customs that would ripple across the region. This archaeological site unveils echoes of a vibrant, interconnected world.
Former Seikai Ryokan
Let nostalgia sweep over you as you gaze at this elegant Meiji-era inn. It's walls have welcomed emperors and writers, spinning tales and dreams for generations of travelers passing through Miyoshi.
Shin-zashiki
Quiet elegance is hidden in this refined hall, once the hub of classy gatherings and secret deals. Let your imagination wander through the delicate walls of one of Ikeda's most graceful spaces.
Onishi Ikeda Castle Site
Travel back to the samurai era at this storied plateau above the Yoshino River, where tales of power and ambition shaped the Miyoshi region. Ancient walls stand quietly, holding secrets of a clan that once ruled with strength and vision.
Sato Family Residence
Glance at this dignified merchant home, where ingenuity met prosperity. The unique upper floor design hints at clever architecture and the spirit of progress that swept through old Ikeda.
Uchida Family Residence
Take a stroll past a mansion that glimmers with stories of tobacco fortunes. Gaze up at the bold rooftop design—this house whispers secrets of prestige and fierce competition among Miyoshi's merchant elite.
Bukemon Samurai Gate
Step beneath this historic samurai gate and imagine the patrols and processions that have passed under it for centuries. Strength and tradition echo in every beam of this formidable entrance to Miyoshi's past.
Japan Tobacco Ikeda Factory Site
Wander through this open site where bustling tobacco production once fueled the fortunes of Ikeda. The air is heavy with stories of industry, invention, and transformation.
How the Miyoshi Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Miyoshi like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
Earn The Miyoshi Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Miyoshi leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Miyoshi Scavenger Hunt: Whispers of the Iya Valley
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman