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Iya Valley
祖谷渓Tokushima · Shikoku
A deep, mist-bound gorge in Shikoku's mountainous interior, where vine bridges sway over jade water and feudal-era refugees once hid from pursuers. Most foreign visitors stop in Tokushima city and never reach the highlands. Best timed for spring and autumn (koyo peaks early November).
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 50 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to enter the valley/gorge; the Iya Kazurabashi vine bridge is a separate ticketed attraction. Miyoshi tourism.
- Nearest station
- Tosaiwahara Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
Travel tipJR All Shikoku Rail Pass covers Oboke, the gateway station.
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naturemountainoff-the-beaten-pathhistoryScenic
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