Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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The Heike clan is said to have built the double vine bridges to access to their riding ground about 800 years ago, using "shirakuchikazura" vines that grow naturally in the high mountains. There are two bridges, "Male Bridge" and "Female Bridge," that are sometimes called the "Wedded Bridges."
Street address
- 620 Sugeoi Higashi-Iyayamason Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima Prefecture
About TOKUSHIMA Access
- Bus from JR Awa Ikeda Station (bound for Kubo) → Get off at Niju Kazurabashi (About 140 minutes)
Opening Hours
- From sunrise to sunset
Closed
- December 1 through March 31
Best season
- Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.
Point
- There is the human-powered ropeway "Yaen." You get in a small cable car and cross the valley by pulling on the ropes.
Spots around
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges excursion boat)
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Ai-no-Yakata
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Awaodori Kaikan
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Yakuo-ji Temple
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Otsuka Museum of Art
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Naruto whirlpools
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Ryozen-ji, the first temple of the pilgrimage circuit
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Awa Odori Dance Festival
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
