Oboke Gorge & Iya Valley Day Tour
Oboke Gorge & Iya Valley Day Tour
No need to drive the mountain roads yourself. Board at JR Oboke Station or JR Awa-Ikeda Station and enjoy the highlights of Iya and Oboke by sightseeing bus.
JR Oboke Station 11:45 — Reservation Required ｜ JR Awa-Ikeda Station 10:55
Lunch & sightseeing fees included ｜ Adult ¥13,000
Important: JR Oboke Station is reservation-only. If there is no reservation for boarding at JR Oboke Station, the bus will pass without stopping.
Book NowAT A GLANCE
Depart from JR Awa-Ikeda Station at 10:55
or JR Oboke Station at 11:45
and explore the highlights of
Oboke and Iya in one day.
Boarding at JR Oboke Station requires
an advance reservation.
Travel between the sightseeing spots by bus. Enjoy Iya Valley without having to drive the mountain roads yourself.
Visit Kazurabashi Vine Bridge, Iya Valley and the Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat in one convenient day tour.
Adult ¥13,000. Bus transportation, lunch and sightseeing fees are included in the tour price.
One of Iya Valley's most iconic sights. Get off the bus and explore the vine bridge and surrounding area.
See the dramatic scenery of Oboke Gorge from the river. The sightseeing boat is one of the highlights of this tour.
Lunch is included in the tour price. Enjoy local flavors while exploring the Oboke and Iya area.
The tour also visits the Heike Folk Museum, Hi-no-Ji Valley, the Peeing Boy Statue and Roadside Station Oboke.
ITINERARY
11:45 JR Oboke Station Reservation Required
The bus does not stop here unless boarding has been reserved.10:55 JR Awa-Ikeda Station
11:10 Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal
Departure
Departure
Departure
Boarding at JR Oboke Station requires an advance reservation. If nobody has booked boarding here, the bus will pass without stopping.Iya Valley
Iya Valley
Roadside Station Oboke
Arrival
Arrival
ACCESS
JR Oboke Station — 11:45 Departure
Travel to JR Oboke Station by train and transfer directly to the sightseeing bus. You can explore Iya Valley without renting a car or driving the mountain roads yourself.
*Google Maps will open. Please check your train schedule and arrive before the 11:45 departure.
JR Awa-Ikeda Station: 10:55 departure. Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal: 11:10 departure.
Get Directions to JR Awa-Ikeda Station
Free parking is available at Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal for passengers joining this sightseeing bus tour.
Leave your rental car here and enjoy Oboke and Iya without driving for the day.
Get Directions to Awa-Ikeda Bus TerminalOPERATION DAYS
Check the operating dates below when planning your trip.
2026
2026
2026
*Currently confirmed operating days are shown above.
Winter operating dates will be added once confirmed.
*An operating date does not guarantee seat availability.
Please check availability when booking.
PRICE
Lunch & Sightseeing Fees Included
Bus transportation, lunch and sightseeing fees are all included.
Group discounts are available for parties of 5 or more.
Group Booking Form →*Submitting the form does not confirm your reservation. Our staff will contact you after reviewing your request.
FAQ
The bus does not have a luggage compartment. If you have a large suitcase or other large luggage, please use station lockers or the luggage storage service at Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal before boarding.
If you have questions about what to do with your luggage, please contact us in advance using the inquiry form.
*The inquiry form is currently mainly displayed in Japanese.
Yes. You do not need a car. You can board at JR Awa-Ikeda Station, Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal or JR Oboke Station. Transportation between the sightseeing spots is provided by bus.
Boarding at JR Oboke Station requires an advance reservation.
No. Once you board the sightseeing bus, transportation between the sightseeing spots is provided for you. You can explore Oboke and Iya without driving the mountain roads yourself.
Yes, but an advance reservation is required.
JR Oboke Station is a reservation-only stop. The bus stops there only when a passenger has booked boarding at JR Oboke Station in advance. If there is no reservation, the bus will pass without stopping.
There are three boarding points.
JR Awa-Ikeda Station — 10:55
Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal — 11:10
JR Oboke Station — 11:45
JR Oboke Station is reservation-only. If nobody has booked boarding there, the bus will not stop.
Yes. You can leave your rental car at Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal and join the sightseeing bus. Free parking is available for passengers joining this tour.
Yes. Bus transportation, lunch and sightseeing fees included in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
Advance booking is recommended. Same-day participation may be possible if seats are available, but lunch may not be available for same-day bookings.
If you want to board at JR Oboke Station, an advance reservation is required. Without a boarding reservation, the bus will not stop at JR Oboke Station.
BOOKING
Adult ¥13,000
International travelers can book the Oboke Gorge & Iya Valley Day Tour through Japan Bus Online.
Book on Japan Bus OnlineCONTACT
If you have questions about large luggage, boarding or drop-off points, or anything else about the tour, please contact us using the inquiry form.
*The inquiry form is currently mainly displayed in Japanese.