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Iya Vine Bridge
Iya Vine Bridge · 祖谷のかずら橋
At Iya Vine Bridge, cross a vine bridge over the valley. You can see the valley below, and the bridge moves as you step, making the crossing itself the experience.
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Visitor information
Admission
Crossing costs JPY 550 for junior high school students and older and JPY 350 for elementary school students; preschool children enter free. Kazurabashi Yumebutai parking costs JPY 500 per ordinary car, separately from bridge admission. Parking cannot be reserved.
Opening hours
Open 08:00–18:00 April–June, 07:30–18:30 July–August and 08:00–17:00 September–March. There are no regular closure days.
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What to see at Iya Vine Bridge
Walking above the valley
Walk the vine-woven bridge for valley views. Watch your footing: the decking has gaps and the bridge moves.
How to get to Iya Vine Bridge
Travel from JR Oboke Station by bus or taxi. Get off at Kazurabashi or Kazurabashi Yumebutai and walk about five minutes to the bridge. By car, park at Kazurabashi Yumebutai and walk through the facility to the bridge. Iya Kazurabashi and Oku-Iya’s double vine bridges are different places; distinguish your destination. Return bus users should go back to their arrival stop. Arrange your date’s return services and hotel transfers in advance.
Visiting tips
Distinguish your destination from the other vine bridges
Iya Kazurabashi and Oku-Iya’s double vine bridges are different places. By car, find Kazurabashi Yumebutai parking; by bus, find both Kazurabashi Yumebutai-bound and return services.
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Before crossing
If height or movement feels daunting, look at the bridge on site before deciding to cross. Heavy-rain warnings and similar conditions can cause temporary closures, so check operations in heavy rain.
Questions about Iya Vine Bridge
Can I visit Iya Vine Bridge without a rental car?
Take a bus or taxi from JR Oboke Station. By bus, choose both Kazurabashi Yumebutai-bound and return services and check your connecting JR train at Oboke. The operator states that all buses are suspended January 1.
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