Shikoku attractions! One of Japan's three most secret sights, Oboke, stride across the Iya Vine Bridge🌉

#JapaneseAttractions #Shikoku #OBOK #Iya Manbashi The three most secret places in Japan are Shirakawa-go Gassho Village in Gifu Prefecture, Shiiba Village in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Ōboke Iya in Tokushima. This trip to Takamatsu was specially arranged to visit Oboke. Takamatsu takes about an hour and a half by JR. Dabu Ke Station is an unmanned station. After walking out of the station, you will see houses and shops. The bus station is also nearby. There are buses running through various scenic spots in Dabuwei, such as the Vine Bridge and the tour boat boarding area. However, the bus frequency is less frequent, so it is recommended to arrange your trip in advance. If you don't take the bus, you can also walk slowly along the trails beside the highway. The scenery along the way is also beautiful. The first stop is the famous secret spot, Iya Vine Bridge. After getting off the bus, you can walk a short distance to the entrance. If you don’t want to walk through the vine bridge, you can admire the vine bridge and take photos on the opposite cement bridge. There is a fee to cross the vine bridge, 550 yen for adults and 350 yen for children. You can only cross the vine bridge in one direction from the toll office, and you cannot swing on it. Although the vine bridge will be reinforced and repaired regularly, when you walk up it, you will find that the vine bridge will sway slightly, and the gap between the pedals is very wide. Fortunately, the vine bridge is not long, so you can walk slowly and concentrate on it, and it will take a few minutes to complete it. When walking across the vine bridge, you need to be careful with your personal belongings to avoid slipping off. After walking over the Manqiao bridge, you can go further to Pipa Waterfall, a small waterfall, but the river water is also clear, so it’s good for taking pictures.