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Explore the Hidden Iya Valley – Half-Day Bus Tour from Kotohira Discover Iya Valley, one of Japan’s “Three Great Remote Regions,” on an easy half-day trip! From thrilling walks across the vine-made Kazura Bridge to the breathtaking views of the Oboke Gorge, this tour lets you experience the natural wonders of Tokushima’s Iya Valley — all before lunch! Tour Highlights ✅ Visit Japan’s Legendary “Hidden Region” in Just One Morning Departs at 8:00 AM and returns by 12:30 PM — perfect for travelers with afternoon plans! Ideal for those staying overnight in Kotohira or moving on later in the day. ✅ Hassle-Free Access to Hard-to-Reach Iya Public transport to Oboke and Kazura Bridge is limited and time-consuming. This tour offers a direct, comfortable ride with no transfers required. ⚠️Due to system limitations, please check the departure time below!⚠️ [Konpira Sandoguchi 8:20 AM ⇒ JR Kotohira Station 8:25 AM] 【Schedule】 8:20 Depart from Konpira Sando-guchi 8:25 Depart from JR Kotohira Station ↓ 9:25–9:40 Oboke Gorge (photo stop at Oboke Gorge Mannaka) ↓ 10:10–11:00 Explore Kazura Bridge ↓ 11:30–11:35 Oboke Gorge rest stop ↓ 12:35 Arrive at Konpira Sando-guchi 12:40 Arrive at JR Kotohira Station ⚠️ Please Note: This is a public route bus (not a chartered tour). No guide or tour conductor will accompany the trip. ※For Child Discount (ages 3–12) and Student Discount (ages 13–22) bookings,please present a valid ID or a Japanese student ID when boarding. Overseas student IDs are not accepted. Without proper ID, you may be charged the difference to the adult fare.