Kazura bridge at the Iya Valley

The wooden bridge extends 45 meters across the Iya River gorge, constructed from interwoven vines and reinforced with steel cables at 14 meters above water.

Local records indicate the bridge was initially constructed during the Heian period by Heike clan refugees seeking refuge from pursuers in the remote mountains.

The bridge represents traditional Japanese engineering methods, designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property and recognized as one of Japan's three unusual bridges.

Visitors can cross the bridge daily between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with admission fees collected at the entrance and parking facilities available nearby.

The bridge undergoes complete reconstruction every three years using woven mountain vines, maintaining its traditional construction methods despite modern engineering alternatives.

Location: Shikoku

Made from material: wood

Address: 162-2 Nishiiyayamamura Zentoku, Miyoshi, Tokushima 778-0102, Japan 778-0102

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Phone: +81883760877

Website: https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/spot/iyanokazurabashi

GPS coordinates: 33.87528,133.83528

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02