Vine Bridges of Iya Valley
“Iya no Kazurabashi,” known as one of Japan’s three largest strange bridges, is made by weaving together five tons of vines, which are replaced every three years. The bridge is full of thrills, creaking and shaking with every step you take. The bridge, which is 45 meters long, two meters wide and 14 meters above the water, is designated as an important tangible folk cultural property by the state.
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More Information about Vine Bridges of Iya Valley
Street address
- 162-2 Zentoku Nishiiyayamason, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima Prefecture
About TOKUSHIMA Access
- Get off at Kazurabashi bus stop, several minutes by foot
Opening Hours
- April – June: 8:00-18:00
July – August: 7:30-18:30
September – March: 8:00-17:00
Closed
- Open all year
Best season
- All year
Point
- It is said to have been originally built by the Heike samurai clan with vines so that it could be cut to allow them to flee from their pursuers.
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