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 travellers 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.