The Iya Kazurabashi is a National Scenic Treasure bridge constructed from shirakuchi-kazura vines, rebuilt every three years using traditional methods unchanged since the feudal era. Spanning 45 metres at 14 metres above the Iya River, the swaying, gap-planked walkway is as thrilling as it is ancient. The surrounding Iya Valley is one of Japan's three great hidden regions, renowned for deep gorges, thatched farmhouses, and dramatic autumn foliage. A second bridge, the Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi, lies further upstream for adventurous visitors.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Nature
- Season
- Year-round
- Month
- Year-round (best Autumn October–November)
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Tokushima
- City
- Miyoshi
Highlights
- ◆45-metre vine bridge rebuilt every three years by tradition
- ◆Spectacular gorge scenery and turquoise river below
- ◆Adjacent thatched-roof farmhouse accommodation (kayabuki)
- ◆Second double-vine bridge deeper in Oku-Iya valley
- ◆Peak autumn foliage colour late October to mid-November