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Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

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Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

A thrilling suspension bridge experience deep in a remote mountain region.

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Deep beyond the Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge in Oboke Gorge, one of Japan’s most remote regions, lie the Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges. Located at an elevation of about 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), these two suspension bridges are made from hardy vines such as shirakuchi-kazura.
The two bridges are known as the Male Bridge and Female Bridge, earning them the nickname “Wedded Bridges.”

The Male Bridge is 42 meters (138 feet) long and 2 meters (6.6 feet) wide, standing 12 meters (39 feet) above the water. Although slightly smaller than the Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge in Oboke Gorge, it offers nearly the same thrill when you stand on it.
The Female Bridge is 22 meters (72 feet) long, 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) wide, and 4 meters (13 feet) above the water.

Another highlight is Yaen, a human-powered ropeway beside the Female Bridge. Passengers sit in a wooden basket called a yakata and pull themselves across the gorge by hauling on a rope. It takes some strength to operate, but the experience is both thrilling and fun.

Highlights

  • Two vine bridges located deep beyond the Iya-no-Kazurabashi Vine Bridge.
  • Beautiful natural scenery and thrilling suspension bridges.
  • A human-powered ropeway called Yaen is located beside the bridges.

Photos

  • Beautiful scenery with the atmosphere of a remote mountain region

    Beautiful scenery with the atmosphere of a remote mountain region

  • A thrilling suspension bridge

    A thrilling suspension bridge

  • The Sarubashi human-powered ropeway

    The Sarubashi human-powered ropeway

  • The Sarubashi human-powered ropeway

    The Sarubashi human-powered ropeway

Reviews

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  • wendy
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    When visiting the remote mountains of Tokushima, Shikoku, don't miss the rustic Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge! The vine bridges suspended over the gorge sway slightly as you walk, with a mountain stream directly below your feet. It's quite a thrill, so you'll definitely need some courage.

    This time, we visited both Iya no Kazurabashi and Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi. The scenery and experience were actually very similar. However, the former is easier to access and much more crowded. You often have to wait in line, and people have to walk shoulder to shoulder across the bridge, making it really hard to take good photos.

    In contrast, Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi is in a more remote location, so there are far fewer visitors. You can take your time walking and taking photos, and you also get to experience both the Male Bridge and Female Bridge!

    If you can work out the transportation, I'd recommend this place instead. It feels much more secluded, and you can enjoy the experience more fully!

  • Chen ca
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    It’s surrounded by mountains and valleys, and the scenery feels really untouched. It has that hidden-gem vibe.
    The bridge itself is made of vines, so it feels a little unsteady when you walk on it, but it actually feels fairly safe.

  • 周黛西
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    I visited the vine bridge twice—last fall and again at the beginning of this year. Every step was nerve-wracking...
    The gorge is deep and quiet, but there were too many random trees, so the scenery didn’t leave a stronger impression.

  • 江啟東
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    The bridge is much higher above the water than I expected. If you're afraid of heights, you might want to skip this one!

  • Phlion Chen
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    This is a truly wild and natural forest, with very few tourists around. It's not the easiest place to get to, but that's part of its charm.

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Details

Name in Japanese
奥祖谷二重かずら橋
Postal Code
778-0201
Address
620 Sugo, Higashi-Iya, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Phone
0883-76-0877 (Miyoshi Tourism Association)
Hours
April–June: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July–September: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
October–November: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on
Winter season (December–March)
Admission
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥550 / Children (elementary school students): ¥350 / Preschool children: Free
Access
From JR Oboke Station, take a Shikoku Kotsu bus bound for Kubo. At the Kubo bus stop, transfer to a Miyoshi municipal bus bound for Mt. Tsurugi. Get off at the Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges bus stop; the bridges are a short walk away.
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa