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Iya Vine Bridge

The Kazurabashi Vine Bridge stretches over a canyon in a secluded mountain village in Iya Valley. The bridge itself is tied to the legend of the Heike clan, once the most powerful ruling clan, who fled into these mountains from their enemies. This bridge was once the only way to cross over the deep canyons in this area, and was built with vines that are easy to cut in case of enemy pursuit. Nowadays, the bridge remains an important National and Prefectural significant folk cultural asset, and visitors come from all around Japan to test their courage and cross. The vines are safe and sturdy, and replaced once every three years.

The Kazurabashi bridge is made of kiwi vines (Actinidia arguta) and is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide. It weighs approx. 6 tons and is suspended 14 meters above the river.

* Light-up
Every night from 19:00 till 21:30, the bridge is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

* Biwa-no-Taki (Biwa Waterfall)
This nearby waterfall was a place of refuge for the ancient people, who would come here to comfort each other by playing their Biwa Flutes, and remembering the home in Kyoto they were driven from. The water falls from 50 meters and is a majestic sight.

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Miyoshi City
Oboke Gorge & Iya Area

Sadamitsu Udatsu Street

The udatsu of Sadamitsu are based on Kyoto’s merchant street culture from the early Meiji period. These walls are called niso udatsu, and bear beautiful and artistic patterns on the front of each house.

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Mt. Tsurugi & Oku-Iya Area

Wakimachi’s Udatsu Townscape

These ancient streets are lined with traditional-style homes featuring white udatsu barriers, specially designed to prevent the spread of fire between buildings. Such luxurious homes were a testament to the wealth and prosperity merchants enjoyed in Wakimachi during the indigo boom, and today, the buildings are protected and preserved to give visitors the feeling of strolling back in time.

Also lit up at night, the street offers a mysterious and beautiful atmosphere.

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Mima City
Wakimachi Udatsu Townscape Area

Mima Teramachi (Temple Town)

This area features a variety of beautiful Buddhist temples and also a theatre where Noh and Kabuki festivals are held each year.

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Great Camphor of Kamo (Kamo no Okusu)

This massive tree is one of the largest in western Japan, and is over 1000 years old. It has been designated as a national natural memorial site, and has become a symbol of the town where it resides, Higashimiyoshi.

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