Iya Valley All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour with a Driver
Overview
6 hours
Mobile ticket
For a more efficient way to explore Iya Valley, take a private taxi on a one-day tour!
To start your day, meet your driver at your hotel near Oboke Staion. Potential stops on a six-hour tour include the Manikin Peeing Boy Statue, with stunning views of the steep surrounding mountains and turquoise Iya River; Iya Kazurabashi vine bridge, Ochiai Village, a small hamlet in the heart of Iya Valley with farm houses from the mid-Edo era; and Oku-Iya Kazurabashi double vine bridges.
Note*1: The driver for this tour has a limited level of English. Your driver will communicate with you using a translation app. Please decide your itinerary or send a list of your desired sites to see 1 week before the tour date and send it directly to Japan Guide Agency.
Note*2: Tour details has a possibility of change due to seasonal influence, Mt. Tsurugi and Okuiyanijukazurabashi is closed during the winter season, December to March.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
If you want to visit Mt. Tsurugi, you have to extend the tour duration by 2 hours as it takes about one hour from Iya Valley to Mt. Tsurugi.
What To Expect
Iya Kazura Bridge
In the past centuries over 13 of these bridges offered passage over the Iya River, but nowadays only 3 remain. **Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge is closed during winter season**
The Peeing Boy Of Iya Gorge
Visitors have a stunning view over the steep surrounding mountains and the turquoise Iya river, flowing more than 200 meters below them.
Options
Regular (for 3 PAX)
Regular (for 3 PAX) Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Van (Up to 7 Pax) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Local driver: The driver for this tour has a limited level of English.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups
Pickup points
Hotel Obokekyo Mannaka
1644-1 Yamashirocho Nishiu, Miyoshi Japan
Sunriver Oboke
1259-1 Nishiu Yamashirocho, Miyoshi Japan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great serive and an Amazing driver
gohy747,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot praise both the tour operators and my driver, Mr Higashi enough. When there was a system glitch, the team was quick to respond and help. Mr Higashi was a fantastic navigator being incredibly steady on narrow roads making the drive feel completely effortless. He also shared where he could great local insights along the way. Thank you for the wonderful trip!
Great tour experience
Patriciatrip24,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on this tour in Japan. Our guide was excellent—very kind, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. He explained everything clearly and made the whole trip even more enjoyable. We visited beautiful places and everything was perfectly organized. We 100% recommend this tour!
Excellent experience in Ina valley.
Quest80203,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience. Mr. Hirai, who was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable and he knew what we wanted.
Trip in Iya Valley
Oscar F,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00First of all I have to say that I would give 5 stars to my driver Mr.Higashi, a wonderful and kind person who showed me even more than what I expected to see in the incredible Valley. BUT. I booked a tour with a English speaking driver, and I didn't get it. Also, the provided device for translating wasn't really working, Mr.Higashi himself gave up some time in using it, so the communication became hard and not really functional. In the end of it, with a little bit of japanese, with a lot of Google translate, and especially thanks to Mr.Higashi's patience, the tour was really worthy! But I can't give 5 star at the whole experience.
Experience the Iya Valley without renting a car!
150beauk,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to see the highlights of the Iya Valley and do not have a car, you cannot beat this experience. Our guide Yuki was very knowledgeable, professional, and a great driver. She picked us up at our hotel, discussed what sights we wanted to see, then planned the ideal route. We were able to see everything on our list, including visiting the double vine bridge in late afternoon when there were almost no other tourists. This was an amazing experience and we'd recommend it to anyone looking to explore the Iya Valley.
Wonderful day dab in the valley of the Iya
W9742VCmarionv,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day. Our guide Osakō drove us perfectly to the valley where he lives. He showed us all the beautiful places and was a perfect guide. As he went along he gave us explanations about the site we were going to see, in French on a phone. Osakō was a very pleasant company, we enjoyed the day spent with him, his level of English was not a hindrance in communication. Great Iya Valley, we highly recommend
Day in Iya Valley
JeriMarie H,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our taxi driver, Mr. Higashi was an unbelievable driver taking those hairpin turns up and down the valley. Knowing where, when to pull aside for traffic coming the other way seeing how narrow the roads are in this valley. It definitely made our trip more enjoyable not having to navigate and drive to the various points of interest ourselves. When I booked this tour, it had the scarecrow valley as a passby. I messaged and asked if we could stop by and do a walk around? The reply was yes, if conditions on road & weather good for that day. So, glad we picked a good day as there were so many scarecrows all with unique faces, clothing, and placed throughout this village. But, a bit sad to know the scarecrows outnumber real people living in this community. The double vine bridges lived up to the hype per descriptions in travel brochures and reviews. I concur it is a "must see and do" as part of your day in Iya Valley. The outing pace was good as we got to see all the places and not feel rushed. We had good eats at the place we stopped for lunch too! Overall, I'd recommend this activity. However, I wish we would've stayed in this area v commuting by train from Kochi. This would've given us a chance to extend our day to either visit Mt. Tsurugi, walk through Ochiai mountainside village or take the Oboke/Koboke gorge river boat cruise.
Everything was as advertised
Connector16705039150,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service level is nothing short than professional. Prompt reply, direct communication, reliable on-site partners.
We did the full day tour...
Rene S,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the full day tour (6 hrs) of Iya Valley in Shikoku. Our driver Osako-san was outstanding! He took us to places as described in the brochure but added things as time permitted. He lives in the area so he had a lot of local knowledge. His english was limited but with help of his electronic translator he communicated very well. He helped us get tickets quickly to various attractions by talking to the staff so we just needed to pay and go. He took us to a restaurant in a secluded area with wonderful food and impressive woodwork. We are 100% satisfied with this tour and would recommend it.
Natural beauty that took my breath away
Philip D,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tthe views of the valley and locations are breathtaking. There is guided audio to help you understand more about the area. My driver was very professional and kind. Having a car to take you to places cuts out on unecessary waiting. Very much worth it.
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