Iya Valley Kazurabashi Vine Bridge

History comes alive! A suspension bridge made entirely of vines in a secluded valley

The Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge, located within Iyayama-mura in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, is known as one of the three remaining vine suspension bridge in Japan. Weighing approximately 5.5 tons (4.9 tonnes), the bridge is rewoven from kiwi vines (Actinidia arguta) every three years. While the area around the bridge has been cleared to allow access by cars and buses, in the past it was highly secluded, requiring difficult travel through mountains and along cliffs to reach.
The bridge is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide, and suspended 14 meters above the water's surface. Designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan

Beatuty Through the Four Seasons
The bridge is surrounded by natural scenery and crosses over the Iya River. It is surrounded by wisteria blossoms in Spring, fresh greenery in Summer, autumnal foliage in Fall, and stunning snowfalls in Winter. The unique vistas of each season tempt visitors back with new scenery each time.

• Springtime wisteria blossoms
• Beautiful autumnal foliage

Address

162-2 Zentoku, Nishi Iyayamamura, Miyoshi, Tokushima (徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳162-2)

Phone

0883-76-0877 (Miyoshi city tourst information center)

Hours

April-June: 8am-6pm; July-Aug.: 7:30am-6:30pm; Sept.-March: 8am-5pm

Closed

Open every day

Parking

Large Buses: 14 spaces; Other Vehicles: 300 spaces (Reservations not available) Large Buses ¥1,570　/ 　Medium Buses ¥1,050　/　　Standard Cars ¥500　/　Motorcycles ¥210

Website

https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/spot/iyanokazurabashi/

Additional
Information

90 minutes' drive from Chichibugahama Beach.

＜Admission＞
Adult (JHS and up):　 　　 ¥550
Child (Elementary):　 　　 ¥350
Group Adult (20+ people): ¥500
Group Child (20+ people): ¥320
Physical Disability/Developmental Disability Passbook Holders: Adult ¥270, Child ¥170

＜Directions＞
By Car: Ikawa Ikeda Interchange→National Route 3 (Towards Kochi)→ Prefectural Route 4→ Prefectural Route 32→ Municipal Roads→ (Total time: about 1 hour)
By Bus: Take the Shikoku Highway Bus (To Kazurabashi/Kubo) from JR Oboke Station→ Kazurabashi Bus Stop or Kazurabashi Yume Butai Bus Stop→ Walk 5 min