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Hotel Iyaonsen: The Only Hotel in the Secluded Iya Valley
Because the hotel is in a remote location, we recommend coming by car or train and bus rather than by taxi.
A shuttle bus runs once a day between the hotel and JR Oboke Station for overnight guests. (Reservation required.)
Access Guide
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For Guests Coming by Car
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Map of Area
*Click on the image to enlarge.
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Iyaguchi Sign
Can be seen when the blue bridge comes into view.
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Oboke Sign
Can be seen when coming from Kochi.
- Parking Lot
- There is free parking for up to 37 cars (first-come, first-served).
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For Guests Coming by Train
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For Guests Coming by Highway Bus
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For Guests Coming by Plane
Shuttle Bus Information
A shuttle bus runs once a day between the hotel and JR Oboke Station. Reservations are required for pick up and drop off.
Pick UpPlace: Entrance to JR Oboke Station. Departure time: 15:10 (The ride to Hotel Iyaonsen takes about 30 minutes.)
*Guests cannot take the shuttle bus without a reservation.
The following trains are the most convenient when using the shuttle bus.
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■From Okayama & Tadotsu: Nampu No. 11 arriving at 14:44
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■From Kochi: Nampu No. 18 arriving at 15:05
Please reserve by phone or email up to one day in advance of your stay.
TEL：+81 883-75-2311
DeparturePlace: In front of the entrance to Hotel Iyaonsen
Departure time: (It takes about 30 minutes to JR Oboke Station.)
*The shuttle bus will take you to JR Oboke Station or specific tourist sites along the way.
The bus arrives at JR Oboke Station at 10:20. The following trains are the most convenient for departing guests using the shuttle bus.
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■To Kochi: Nampu No. 3 departing at 10:37
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■To Okayama & Tadotsu: Nampu No. 10 departing at 11:03
Please reserve the shuttle bus at the front desk by 20:00 the day before you leave.
SightseeingTourist Information
There are many scenic spots in Miyoshi, including Oboke Gorge, the Kurosawa Wetlands, and Ryugatake with its beautiful autumn colors, as well as many historical and cultural sites, such as the Kazurabashi vine suspension bridge.
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Iya Valley
In front of Hotel IyaonsenThe emerald-green Iya River cuts a V-shaped ravine through the mountains. Spectacular fall colors robe the mountain slopes and can be enjoyed from both the hotel and a bus or car.
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Peeing Boy Statue
5 minutes on footA statue of a boy peeing perches on a precarious outcrop jutting over the gorge. Erected when the Iya road was constructed, it is based on local legends of children and travelers testing their courage on this rock.
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Iya Kazurabashi Suspension Bridge
20 minutes by carOne of three such bridges in Japan, it is woven from wild kiwi vines and suspended at a height of 14 meters across a span of 45 meters. Glimpsing the river through the slats is quite thrilling, and on the other side is Biwa no Taki, a legendary waterfall.
