Cross Iya no Kazurabashi vine bridge
1 hour | Easy | bridge admission range
Where to visit
Where to visit in Iya Valley (Miyoshi)?
Tokushima, Japan
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Iya Valley is a remote mountain valley in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, known for deep gorges, vine bridges, hot springs, thatched hamlets, and slow roads through western Shikoku. It is a true stay-base destination for travelers who want rural Japan, walking, rafting, and dramatic scenery.
Iya Valley is a remote mountain valley in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, known for deep gorges, vine bridges, hot springs, thatched hamlets, and...
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A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.
Take an Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
1 hour | Easy | boat fare varies by operator and visitor type
Go Yoshino River rafting
Half day | Easy | seasonal rafting price varies by operator
Ochiai Hamlet
A steep historic mountain settlement with preserved thatched houses. | 22 km
Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges
Two remote vine bridges deeper in Higashi-Iya. | 40 km
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Good first tap
Visit Iya Valley for vine bridges, Oboke and Koboke gorges, hot springs, and one of Shikoku's most atmospheric mountain landscapes.
Best time
April to November
How to reach
Most travelers enter via Awa-Ikeda, Oboke, or Kotohira, then use limited buses, taxis, or rental cars on narrow mountain roads.
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