Iya Valley, Mountain valley in Miyoshi, Japan
The Iya Valley stretches through western Tokushima Prefecture with steep mountain slopes, deep rocky gorges, and traditional wooden structures along the Iya River.
The valley provided refuge to members of the Taira Clan following their defeat in the Gempei War during the late 12th century Heian Period.
Local inhabitants maintain three traditional vine bridges, including the Iya Kazurabashi, which spans 45 meters across and rises 14 meters above the river.
Visitors can reach the valley by taking a local bus from Oboke Station, with numerous hiking trails and accommodation options available throughout the region.
Hotel Iya Onsen features riverside thermal baths accessed through a cable car that descends 200 meters into the valley.
Location: Miyoshi
GPS coordinates: 33.87528,133.83528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Kazura bridge at the Iya Valley
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Hakuchi Castle
16.4 km
Buraku-ji
13.6 km
Roadside station Oboke
7 km
Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore
5.1 km
Ryuo Falls
13.7 km
Jōfuku-ji
11 km
Mount Yahazu
14 km
三好橋
15.9 km
Mount Kajigamori
15.1 km
Mount Shiraga
16.3 km
Chōfuku-ji
15.3 km
地福寺
13.5 km
Biwa Falls
103 m
Oboke Bridge
6.3 km
Mount Nokanoike
12.1 km
祖谷口橋
11.8 km
Mount Nakatsu
5.6 km
持性院
7.5 km
安楽寺
4.5 km
Enmei-ji
10.7 km
秘境祖谷大橋
514 m
光明寺
9.2 km
Ōboke Gorge
7.5 km
Mount Miune
14.6 km
Ōboke and Koboke
8.3 km
Yakushi hall, Burakuji
13.6 km
Chiiori
2.7 kmReviews
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