Iya Valley All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour with a Driver

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Miyoshi, Japan

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket

Overview

Discover the Iya Valley and see the sights that interest you the most on this full-day excursion from Miyoshi. With a private guide, create your itinerary and head into the valley to see sights such as the Iya Kazura Bridge, Ochiai village, and Mount Tsurugi. While you explore, your guide provides context for each sight, leaving you with a better understanding of the region.

Combine history, culture, and nature in one tour
Transfers are available from anywhere in the valley
Choose from two vehicle sizes to suit your group
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Local driver: The driver for this tour has a limited level of English.
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pick you up at your preferred place near Oboke station. We can not pick you up at Tokushima port.

Itinerary

Iya Kazura Bridge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Peeing Boy Of Iya Gorge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oboke Koboke

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nagoro Scarecrow Village (Pass By)

Okuiya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mt. Tsurugi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ochiai Village

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
If you want to visit Mt. Tsurugi, you have to extend the tour duration by 2 hours as it takes about one hour from Iya Valley to Mt. Tsurugi.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 22 reviews

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Trip in Iya Valley

Oscar_F, Feb 2026

First of all I have to say that I would give 5 stars to my driver Mr.Higashi, a wonderful and kind person who showed me even more than what I expected to see in the incredible Valley. BUT. I booked a tour with a English speaking driver, and I didn't get it. Also, the provided device for translating wasn't really working, Mr.Higashi himself gave up some time in using it, so the communication became hard and not really functional. In the end of it, with a little bit of japanese, with a lot of Google translate, and especially thanks to Mr.Higashi's patience, the tour was really worthy! But I can't give 5 star at the whole experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your review! We are glad that you had a lovely time with your driver. The tour does state 'Local driver: The driver for this tour has a limited level of English.' We will ask about the translation device though to make sure it is working! Japan Guide Agency

Day in Iya Valley

JeriMarie_H, Nov 2025

Our taxi driver, Mr. Higashi was an unbelievable driver taking those hairpin turns up and down the valley. Knowing where, when to pull aside for traffic coming the other way seeing how narrow the roads are in this valley. It definitely made our trip more enjoyable not having to navigate and drive to the various points of interest ourselves. When I booked this tour, it had the scarecrow valley as a passby. I messaged and asked if we could stop by and do a walk around? The reply was yes, if conditions on road & weather good for that day. So, glad we picked a good day as there were so many scarecrows all with unique faces, clothing, and placed throughout this village. But, a bit sad to know the scarecrows outnumber real people living in this community. The double vine bridges lived up to the hype per descriptions in travel brochures and reviews. I concur it is a "must see and do" as part of your day in Iya Valley. The outing pace was good as we got to see all the places and not feel rushed. We had good eats at the place we stopped for lunch too! Overall, I'd recommend this activity. However, I wish we would've stayed in this area v commuting by train from Kochi. This would've given us a chance to extend our day to either visit Mt. Tsurugi, walk through Ochiai mountainside village or take the Oboke/Koboke gorge river boat cruise.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We appreciate your kind feedback ! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your driver. We look forward to your next visit to Japan! Japan Guide Agency

We did the full day tour...

Rene_S, Oct 2025

We did the full day tour (6 hrs) of Iya Valley in Shikoku. Our driver Osako-san was outstanding! He took us to places as described in the brochure but added things as time permitted. He lives in the area so he had a lot of local knowledge. His english was limited but with help of his electronic translator he communicated very well. He helped us get tickets quickly to various attractions by talking to the staff so we just needed to pay and go. He took us to a restaurant in a secluded area with wonderful food and impressive woodwork. We are 100% satisfied with this tour and would recommend it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We appreciate your kind feedback and our driver do too! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to your next visit to Japan! Japan Guide Agency

Natural beauty that took my breath away

Philip_D, Oct 2025

Tthe views of the valley and locations are breathtaking. There is guided audio to help you understand more about the area. My driver was very professional and kind. Having a car to take you to places cuts out on unecessary waiting. Very much worth it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We appreciate your kind feedback! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your driver. We look forward to your next visit to Japan!

Friendly, Helpful, and Memorable Taxi Tour

Antonella_V, Aug 2025

We had a wonderful tour with our taxi driver. He was very friendly and helpful, answering all our questions and even going back to retrieve the wallet I had forgotten. He also took plenty of pictures for us and drove us to a great place for lunch, making sure to find somewhere that could accommodate my allergies. He carried a portable translator to explain each spot, but even without it, we could ask him about life in the valley and he happily answered. Overall, it was a very good and memorable experience. ありがとうございました。

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback, and we are sure your driver will be delighted to hear it as well. We are so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the Iya Valley and that your driver could make the experience both comfortable and memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back to Japan on your next visit! Japan Guide Agency

This was the day we were...

Annabelle_T, Nov 2024

This was the day we were most looking forward to on our trip and it did not disappoint. Our guide did not speak any English but came prepared with a nifty electronic translator. He was an exceptional driver as well - I could not imagine navigating the winding roads myself. We got our fill of the beautiful scenery, the vine bridges, and lunch at a traditional soba restaurant. This is a must-see area!

Beautiful landscapes

Chantal_R, Sep 2025

This excursion allowed us to see the most beautiful corners of the Iya Valley. Through winding and narrow paths, we were able to easily admire the best corners. Of course, the ivy bridges remain the highlight of the excursion, but the whole walk is beautiful. Thanks to our driver (unfortunately I forgot his name, not having written my review close enough to the activity). Although we were told that he would not speak much English, he was really very good at English and knew how to guide us throughout this tour. Thanks again.

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