Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges
Also written: 奥祖谷二重かずら橋 · 奥祖谷二重葛藤桥
Two suspension vine bridges—called the Male Bridge and the Female Bridge—located deep in the Oku-Iya region, offering an especially secluded, mysterious mountain atmosphere.
An Illustrated Japan / Tokushima / Townscape & Scenery
About this place
Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges in Tokushima is a hallmark of Townscape & Scenery in Shikoku, offering: Two suspension vine bridges—called the Male Bridge and the Female Bridge—located deep in the Oku-Iya region, offering an especially secluded, mysterious mountain atmosphere. Male Bridge 42 m and Female Bridge 20 m at 650 m elevation upstream Iya, deep Heike refugee village. Male 30 m high, Female mossy valley, wilder than Iya Kazurabashi. Cross by wild monkey yane-en pulley. Nearby Heike house museum, campsite, rich autumn insects. The landscape reflects volcanic and fluvial history, Edo-period trade, and community revival. Early morning 7:00-9:00 has soft light and few crowds, late afternoon 16:00-sunset saturates colors for photography. Walk 30-60 minutes linking viewpoints, lanes and cafés. Check timetables as rural buses run hourly. Pair with local markets and craft shops for a full day.
