Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges
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The Heike clan is said to have built the double vine bridges to access their riding ground about 800 years ago, using "shirakuchikazura" vines that grow naturally in the high mountains. The two bridges, the "Male Bridge" and the "Female Bridge" are sometimes called the "Wedded Bridges."
More Information about Oku-Iya Double Vine 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
- April – June: 9:00-17:00
July – August: 8:00-18:00
September – November: 9:00-17:00
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.
update: Sep.3.2024
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