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Nikobuchi
Nikobuchi · にこ淵
View the valley water known as Niyodo Blue at Nikobuchi. Follow the trail down to the valley and look at the water’s colour, which varies with light, rain and water conditions.
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Visitor information
Admission
An environmental conservation contribution box stands at the trail entrance. The tourism council requests a voluntary ¥100 per person; this is not mandatory admission.
Opening hours
The official attraction guide specifies no fixed hours or closing days. Check trail access and crowd notices before visiting and follow on-site guidance.
What to see at Nikobuchi
Valley water colours changing with the light
Light, rain and water conditions change the valley’s colours. The water will not always match photographs; enjoy the colours visible on your visiting day.
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How to get to Nikobuchi
The official tourism council guide gives about a 70-minute drive from Kochi City. Parking waits and the walk to the valley take extra time. Set your navigation to Green Park Hodono as instructed, then look for Nikobuchi parking signs about 5 km before that destination. There are five marked parking areas and temporary spaces when full. Do not park on unmarked roadsides. The new trail has slopes and low steps, so check access and surface conditions for your date. Consult the official sightseeing-taxi guide if mountain driving feels difficult.
Nikobuchi car, parking, trail and sightseeing-taxi guide Current location, crowd and transport links
From JR Ino Station, take a bus towards Hodono Iriguchi or Nagasawa and get off at Hodono Iriguchi. Walk about 2 km to Nikobuchi, allowing about 30 minutes one-way. The adult bus fare is ¥1,430 one-way. Before boarding, choose the Ino-bound return, using the weekday or holiday timetable for your date.
Ino tourism association bus guide October-revised weekday timetable Weekend and public-holiday timetable Current linked fare table Current location, crowd and transport links
Visiting tips
You still need to walk after parking
Even after arriving by car, a walk remains to the valley. The trail has slopes and low steps. Check access notices beforehand and follow on-site surface conditions and guidance.
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Questions about Nikobuchi
Can I play in the water at Nikobuchi?
Do not enter the water at Nikobuchi. Avoid eating in the valley, and follow on-site guidance while viewing the water.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Current location, crowd and transport links ·
- ¥100 contribution guidance ·
- Nikobuchi car, parking, trail and sightseeing-taxi guide ·
- Ino tourism association bus guide ·
- October-revised weekday timetable ·
- Weekend and public-holiday timetable ·
- Current linked fare table ·
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