MUST SEE REMOTE JAPAN | Shikoku Island (scarecrow village, waterfalls, bridges) IYA VALLEY TOKUSHIMA



This place is wild! 😮 The Iya Valley blew us away. We went to a village filled with hundreds of scarecrows, crossed 3 bridges made of vines, saw a waterfall, ate lunch on top of a mountain, and drove some pretty sketchy narrow roads. We had a great day getting off the beaten path in Japan, in such a peaceful and remote area that’s just filled with things to do!

MORE IYA VALLEY ADVENTURES: https://youtu.be/i4FOFWAznT0

The Iya Valley (祖谷渓, Iyakei) is a remote, mountainous valley in the Tokushima Prefecture on Japan’s Shikoku Island. There used to be 13 suspension bridges existing in the valley, but now there are just 3 remaining. While the main pull for tourists is Iya Kazurabashi, we recommend going early to see it, as it can get really crowded! Or alternitively, you can visit the more remote and less visited double vine bridges and possibly have the place to yourself. There are a lot of activities, museums and sites to see in the valley, so 2-3 days to see it all would be best.

We recommend renting a car to explore the valley, as the area is pretty remote. There are a few buses, but they only come a few times a day and limit how much you can see in a day! If you are wanting to experience remote Japan, the Iya Valley is a must see.

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Contents of the Video:
00:00 – The Iya Valley
00:50 – Scarecrow Village
05:10 – Double Vine Bridges
07:52 – on the road/views
09:06 – Mt. Tsurugi
12:00 – Kazurabashi Bridge & waterfall!

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See you next week!
かんぱい,
Adrian + Shaneen

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10 thoughts on “MUST SEE REMOTE JAPAN | Shikoku Island (scarecrow village, waterfalls, bridges) IYA VALLEY TOKUSHIMA”

  1. Thanks for the video. It’s so fun to watch, and it’s soothing at the same time. Thank you for sharing your trip and spreading joy…love all your videos. Question: Is Adrian taking time off work for this trip?

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  2. Hi guys,
    Holly sh*t, Adrian! What gorgeous sceneries. It seems each one of those wooden suspension bridges must have an interesting story behind it.
    I also wonder if a Japanese media outlet has covered Ayano-San and her creations, at some point.
    Anyhow, thank you for introducing another gem,
    Shin from Colorado

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