Kagawa,Kotohira Departure: Half-Day bus to Oboke & Kazura Bridge
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
📍Meeting point: ★Departure time fixed — please check below★ 【8:20 Konpira Sando-guchi ⇒ 8:25 JR Kotohira Station】 Bus departs on time. Arrive early. Seats assigned by staff on the day.
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 ↓ 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.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 5 minMeeting 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.”
Stop 2
⏱ 5 minMeeting 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.”
Stop 3
⏱ 15 min9:25–9:40 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka)
Stop 4
⏱ 50 min10:10–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge
What’s Included
- ✓On-board WiFi
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Entrance fees
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
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