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Iya Kazurabashi
Iya Kazurabashi · Iya Vine Bridge · 祖谷のかずら橋
At Iya Kazurabashi, cross a vine bridge above the valley. You can see the valley below, and the bridge sways as you step across, making the crossing itself part of the experience.
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Admission
Crossing costs ¥550 for junior high school pupils and older visitors and ¥350 for elementary pupils. Children below school age cross free. Kazurabashi Yumebutai parking costs ¥500 per ordinary car, separate from bridge admission, and cannot be reserved.
Opening hours
The bridge opens 08:00–18:00 from April to June, 07:30–18:30 in July and August, and 08:00–17:00 from September to March. There are no regular closed days.
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What to see at Iya Kazurabashi
Walking above the valley
Cross the woven vine bridge for valley views. The floor has gaps and the bridge sways, so watch your footing as you walk.
How to get to Iya Kazurabashi
From JR Oboke Station, continue by bus or taxi. By bus, get off at Kazurabashi or Kazurabashi Yumebutai and walk about 5 minutes to the bridge. By car, park at Kazurabashi Yumebutai and walk through the facility to the bridge. Iya Kazurabashi and the Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges are separate destinations. For the return bus, go back to the stop where you got off. Match return services and hotel transfers for your date in advance.
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Before you visit
Distinguish this from other vine bridges
Iya Kazurabashi and the Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges are separate places. By car, choose Kazurabashi Yumebutai car park; by bus, find outward and return services to Kazurabashi Yumebutai.
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Before crossing
If heights or swaying are uncomfortable, look at the bridge when you arrive before deciding whether to cross. Heavy rain warnings may cause temporary closures, so check operating information in wet weather.
Questions about Iya Kazurabashi
Can I reach Iya Kazurabashi without a rental car?
Continue from JR Oboke Station by bus or taxi. By bus, choose outward and return Kazurabashi Yumebutai services together, then check your onward JR train at Oboke Station. The operator states that all bus services are suspended on 1 January.
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