Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

If you go deep along the winding roads of eastern Iya Valley, you’ll find the Oku-Iya area, where you can uncover many hidden charms.

 

One such spot is the Double Vine Bridges (Kazurabashi). These bridges were constructed with thick vines that could be severed in the case of enemy pursuit. They are said to lead to the ancient Heike family’s riding grounds. The bridges are affectionately referred to as the “male bridge” and the “female bridge”, and together, the “husband and wife bridges”.

 

This area is a popular spot for viewing the colourful leaves in autumn. Surrounded by thick foliage and the clear river’s flow, the bridges make for a scenic view.
* The leaves here colour earlier than the rest of the valley, around the end of October ~ early November, depending on the weather.

 

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[Private car included] Tour of Oku-Iya - a thousand years, a hidden hamlet (6 hours)