Oboke Iya Onsen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Iya Valley region in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan is a scenic area known for its dramatic mountain valleys.
The Iya Valley region in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan is a scenic area known for its dramatic mountain valleys.
The valley is a famous travelling spot in Tokushima and the colourful autumn leaves attracted me to visit it.
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Oku Iya Niju-Kazura Bridge is a set of two suspension bridges located in Iya Valley on Shikoku Island in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture’s Higashiiya Sugeyoi.  

The bridge in this photo is the larger of the two bridges, Husband Bridge (Otto no Hashi). It stretches 44 meters across the river next to a small waterfall. 

The slightly lower Wife Bridge (Tsuma no Hashi) is a 22 meter span a little way upstream.  The bridges are connected to each other by a network of paved hiking trails.

The vine ropes of the bridges are constructed with steel cables hidden within the braided monkey kiwi vines that are then tied to a tree, holding the bridge suspended over the Iyagawa River. 

Iya Valley is a scenic area known for its dramatic mountain valleys and  thatched roof farmhouses. 

Iya Valley and the inner parts of Shikoku have historically been remote and difficult to enter, making them a favorite retreat for refugees and defeated warriors. Most notably, members of the Taira clan (aka Heike clan) were rumored to have entered the area after losing the Genpei War to the Minamoto clan in the late 12th century.

Today, the Iya Valley has become an increasingly popular destination due to its natural environment and for being one of the last few vestiges of old world Japan and is still relatively difficult to access.
Iya Valley
Hotel Iyaonsen

Hotel Iyaonsen

3.5 out of 5
367-28 Matsuo Matsumoto, Ikeda-cho Miyoshi Tokushima-ken
Stay at this ryokan in Miyoshi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine and Mt. Nakatsu are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Gorgeous property and very helpful staff. Very comfortable room and terrific food and views.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Iyaonsen
Kotohira Onsen Onyado Shikishimakan

Kotohira Onsen Onyado Shikishimakan

4 out of 5
713-1 Kawanishi Kotohira Kagawa
The price is Rp3.083.107 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp3.083.107
Rp3.391.418 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this ryokan in Kotohira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
Good service, great food, free private onsen

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Kotohira Onsen Onyado Shikishimakan
Kotohira Park Hotel

Kotohira Park Hotel

3 out of 5
706-7 Enai Kotohira Kagawa-ken
The price is Rp989.343 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp989.343
Rp1.088.331 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Kotohira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions New Reoma World and Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
四人房,房內空間寬敞,除了四張單人床外,還有小餐桌,行李可以攤開。二樓有共享區域,裡面有小廚房可烹煮食物,飯店對面就是超市,隔壁有LAWSON,很方便。

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Kotohira Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GOKAN KOTOHIRA

GOKAN KOTOHIRA

4 out of 5
279-3 Kotohira Kagawa
Stay at this holiday home in Kotohira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions New Reoma World and Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum ...
GOKAN KOTOHIRA
Tougenkyo-iya Mountain Village

Tougenkyo-iya Mountain Village

3 out of 5
Higashiiya Ochiai 403 Miyoshi Tokushima
Stay at this holiday home in Miyoshi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oku Iya Ni-jū Kazura-bashi and Tsurugisan Quasi-National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Ten-ippou hut was spacious, clean, and beautiful. Though we only stayed a night, it is well-eppuippdd for long stays, given you pick up groceries prior to arriving. Acessibility to the general area is a bit of a challenge. The kitchen has all necessities plus more. The bath is good-sized with all ...

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2021

Tougenkyo-iya Mountain Village
CrossFit Otoyo Strength TINY HOUSE

CrossFit Otoyo Strength TINY HOUSE

3 out of 5
317-1 Higashidoi Otoyo Kochi
Stay at this cabin in Otoyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a health club. Popular attractions Ryuo Fall and Lapis Ōboke are located nearby.
CrossFit Otoyo Strength TINY HOUSE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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