Vine Bridge in the Iya Valley
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mystic_mindmystic_mind
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Visited Monday, May 13, 2024 What an exhilarating experience! Parking for the area was plentiful and easy to access; we used the unpaved lot on the right side of the road (across from the station), which cost 500 yen for use until close, about sunset. Other lots are paved and more expensive. The station offers food (including delicious udon), souvenirs, and clean toilets. The walk to the bridge is short, and you have a great view of the river along the way. The price to cross the bridge was 550 yen for adults. Crossing the bridge is both exciting and nerve-racking; the slats are nearly a foot's length apart and other people are often moving along ahead of and behind you while you cross, creating a swaying motion for most of the crossing. We were able to stop and take a few pictures near the middle before continuing along with everyone else. At the end, Biwa waterfall is just a short distance walk, with food stalls along the way. We spent about 2 hours in the area. The history of why the bridge (and two others like it nearby) exists is quite a mystery, with several theories explained on plaques throughout the area. No matter the why, the "how" is certainly something to preserve and admire! I recommend to anyone up for a little adventure. We saw young children walking across while holding onto parents as well as elderly folks with walking sticks, so it seems appropriate for anyone able and willing to try. The views from the middle are well worth it!
Kacey JohnstonKacey Johnston
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The scenery here is amazing! I was spellbound by the blue-green color of the water below that I almost forgot that I was afraid of heights while I was crossing the bridge. According to the posters near this place, this is one of the three remaining vine bridges in Japan. However, there's steel support so the bridge is still sturdy. The bridge does move and creak as people cross it so it's reassuring that they keep a limited number of tourists in at a time. The planks between are quite far from each other so the bonus is you can see the waters below clearly. The not so good part is if you're already scared of heights, you hardly need any more reason to remind you that you're feet above ground on a slightly moving bridge made of vine. Haha still recommended for a unique experience on a one-of a kind piece of structure.
tia idrustia idrus
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**Vine Bridge in Iya Valley: A Must-Experience Destination** The Vine Bridge in Iya Valley is a must-visit destination for those exploring Japan. For a small fee of 300 to 400 yen, you can park your car and then purchase a 500 yen ticket to cross the iconic bridge. Although it is woven from vines, rest assured that it is safe, as the inner core is reinforced with steel. The adventure doesn’t end at the bridge; as you continue your journey, you’ll discover a refreshing waterfall that provides a cool respite during the summer months. For an added bonus, you can descend to the river below, where you can play in the water and capture stunning photographs of the picturesque scenery. The combination of natural beauty and unique experience makes the Vine Bridge a standout attraction in Iya Valley.
Tứ Xuyên NguyễnTứ Xuyên Nguyễn
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Stopped by the famous vine bridge in Iya Valley - Incredible how they rebuild it every 3 years - by trimming vines which helps keep the forest healthy, they can maintain the traditional practice. This creates jobs and generates income for the local economy by bringing visitors to cross this bridge. They then wander around the area, see the waterfall, other nearby tourist attractions, buy local foods and souvenirs and pay for parking. Check out the souvenir shop up the hill for great local products like locally grown Awa-tea, local sake, soba noodles and other products. The dango 🍡 mochi on a stick is also a delicious and filling vegan snack 😋 It was fun (and a bit scary) to cross the vine bridge - so many great views along the way too!
jj walshjj walsh
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It was a fun experience but it’s a little short 😆 because you have to pay to go across the bridge and you can only go one way. The gaps on the bridge was huge so need to becareful. Many tourist so hard to take a good photo 😂. After crossing you can walk downwards and there is a waterfall and I think depends on the water level, you can go down to the streams. It’s beautiful there so worth going down. And there is a place where you can park nearby, they have souvenirs. I recommend parking at the opposite of the souvenirs shop since it only 300yen (see last photo) and the parking at the souvenirs shop is 500yen (second last photo).
shelley lukshelley luk
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