Kagawa,Kotohira Departure: Half-Day bus to Oboke & Kazura Bridge

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Explore the Hidden Iya Valley – Half-Day Bus Tour from Kotohira
Discover Iya Valley, one of Japan’s “Three Great Remote Regions,” on an easy half-day trip!
From thrilling walks across the vine-made Kazura Bridge to the breathtaking views of the Oboke Gorge, this tour lets you experience the natural wonders of Tokushima’s Iya Valley — all before lunch!

Tour Highlights
✅ Visit Japan’s Legendary “Hidden Region” in Just One Morning
Departs at 8:00 AM and returns by 12:30 PM — perfect for travelers with afternoon plans!
Ideal for those staying overnight in Kotohira or moving on later in the day.

✅ Hassle-Free Access to Hard-to-Reach Iya
Public transport to Oboke and Kazura Bridge is limited and time-consuming.
This tour offers a direct, comfortable ride with no transfers required.

⚠️Due to system limitations, please check the departure time below!⚠️
[Konpira Sandoguchi 8:20 AM ⇒ JR Kotohira Station 8:25 AM]

【Schedule】
8:20 Depart from Konpira Sando-guchi

8:25 Depart from JR Kotohira Station
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9:25–9:30 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka)
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10:00–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge
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11:30–11:35 Oboke Gorge rest stop
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12:35 Arrive at Konpira Sando-guchi

12:40 Arrive at JR Kotohira Station

⚠️ Please Note:
This is a public route bus (not a chartered tour). No guide or tour conductor will accompany the trip.

※For Child Discount (ages 3–12) and Student Discount (ages 13–22) bookings,please present a valid ID or a Japanese student ID when boarding.
Overseas student IDs are not accepted.
Without proper ID, you may be charged the difference to the adult fare.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Kazura Bridge admission fee is not included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meeting Point ① Konpira Sandoguchi – Departs at 8:20 AM ★This is the correct departure time! The system cannot display it accurately, so it shows “8:00.”

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Meeting Point ② JR Kotohira Station – Departs at 8:25 AM ★This is the correct departure time! The system cannot display it accurately, so it shows “8:00.”

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    9:25–9:40 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Iya Kazura Bridge

    10:10–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge

    50 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kotohira Travel

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Bus Services
Small Group
Additional fees
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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