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Iya Valley・Oboke Shuttle Bus
Iya Valley・Oboke Shuttle Bus

Iya Valley・Oboke Shuttle Bus

Round trip: Mon-Fri 4,800 yen / Weekends and Holidays 5,300 yen

Starts operation on July 19, 2025

 

From Kotohira, let's head to the hidden area of Iya in Tokushima Prefecture.

Iya in Tokushima Prefecture is one of the "Three Great Unexplored Regions of Japan." You can take a half-day tour of the thrilling "Kazurabashi Bridge" and the spectacular "Oboke" valley on a tour bus departing from Kotohira.

  • IYAbus
    POINT 1

    Experience one of Japan's three most remote areas in just the morning! Departure is at 8:20am and return is at 12:40pm, so you can keep your afternoon plans as they are! Perfect for those who want to travel in the afternoon or the morning after staying overnight in Kotohira!

  • Manneken Pis
    POINT 2

    Easily access the hidden Iya region, where it's difficult to survive on your own, by bus. Transportation to Oboke Station and Kazurabashi Bridge is inconvenient and the frequency of buses is low. With a tour bus, you can get there smoothly without having to transfer!

  • Kazurabashi Bridge
    SPOT Kazurabashi Bridge

    The legendary Kazurabashi Bridge, tucked away in the mountains of Iya, Tokushima Prefecture, is a 45m-long suspension bridge woven from Japanese vines. It is one of the few remote spots in Japan where you can enjoy the thrill of peeking into the valley through the gaps beneath your feet, as well as the spectacular views of untouched nature.

Schedule

Konpira Sando-guchi 8:20 Dep ⇒ JR Kotohira station 8:25 Dep ⇒ 9:25 Arr Oboke-kyo 9:40 Dep ⇒ 10:10 Arr Kazurabashi Bridge 11:00 Dep ⇒ 11:30 Arr Oboke-kyo 11:35 Dep ⇒ 12:35 Konpira Sando-guchi ⇒ 12:40 Arr JR Kotohira station
※Winter suspension period: All flights will be suspended from Monday, December 8th to Monday, February 27th.

 

Discounts

・Student Discount : 20%0FF for junior high school students and above (student ID required)
・Child Discount : 50%0FF for elementary school students and younger
・Infants (0-3 years):Ride free when seated on an adult's lap
・Disability Discount : 50%0FF (with appropriate ID)

※ Preschool children 0-3 years old: Free on lap

Fare
 
Adults(weekdays) 4,800yen
Adults(Weekends and Holidays) 5,300yen
Cancellation Refund Fee
between 7 to 2 days before departure 30%
A day before 40%
On the day 50%
After departure 100%
Itinerary
Konpira Sando-guchi Boarding 8:20 Dep
JR Kotohira station Boarding 8:25 Dep
Oboke-kyo Mannaka Sightseeing 9:25 Arr

9:40 Dep
Kazurabashi Bridge
Yume Butai
Sightseeing 10:10 Arr

11:00 Dep
Oboke-kyo Mannaka Alighting 11:30 Arr

11:35 Dep
Konpira Sando-guchi Alighting 12:35 Arr
JR Kotohira station Alighting 12:40 Arr

※ The bus departs on time. Please arrive at the bus stop before the departure time. The seat will be assigned by the driver on the day of trip.
※ Online reservations are available until 10am on the day of the tour. Same-day walk -ins are possible if there are available seats.
※ Admission to Kazurabashi Bridge is not included in the price.