Iya Kazurabashi and Ōboke Gorge Sightseeing Cruise: A Day of Hidden Gems and Thrills

A classic full-day course through Iya in Tokushima, counted among Japan's three greatest hidden gem regions. In the morning, board the sightseeing cruise of the Ōboke Gorge and experience up close the sculptural rock cliffs carved by timeless epochs and the emerald-green Yoshii River from the water's surface. Visit the Yokai Mansion at the Michi no Eki Ōboke (roadside station), where yokai legends still breathe, have lunch, and explore the historical romance of the Heike Manor Folk Museum with its fallen clan legends. The climax is the Kazurabashi (vine bridge) of Iya, woven from wild vine cords. With each step forward, you glimpse the valley floor through the gaps at your feet—a thrill-filled experience sure to become an unforgettable memory. The finale features Biwa no Taki (Biwa Waterfall), a renowned cascade with Heike legends. This signature itinerary perfectly captures the appeal of the hidden gem region: gorge beauty, yokai, and the Heike—all in one.