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By Kotohira Travel
Price is AU$56 per adult
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Overview

  • 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
    ↓

    9:25–9:30 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka)
    ↓

    10:00–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge
    ↓

    11:30–11:35 Oboke Gorge rest stop
    ↓

    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.

Activity location

  • Kompira Sandoguchi
    • 766-0001, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kotohira Station
    • Enai
    • 766-0004, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
Price details
AU$51.31 x 1 AdultAU$51.31
Paid at activityAU$4.87
Total
Price is AU$56.18

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Kompira Sandoguchi

  • 5m
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.”

JR Kotohira Station

  • 5m
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.”

Oboke Koboke

  • 15m
9:25–9:40 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka)

Iya Kazura Bridge

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
10:10–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge

Location

Activity location

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    Kompira Sandoguchi
    • 766-0001, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kotohira Station
    • Enai
    • 766-0004, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kompira Sandoguchi
    • 766-0001, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

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