This bridge is made of vines.

This rare bridge built with vines is known as one of the three most unique bridges in Japan and is one of the famous attractions in the area.

Legend has it that it was originally built by the warriors of the Heike clan who were defeated in the famous Genpei War in Japanese history.
At that time, they were escaping from pursuers, and used vines to build a bridge so that they could quickly cut the bridge to block the attack in case of enemy attack.

Today, steel bars are installed in the bridge for safety, and the vines are re-erected every three years.
It is not possible to cross the bridge while it is being rebuilt, but you can watch the craftsmen building the bridge.

When actually crossing the bridge, the shaking of the suspension bridge and the spacing between the sleepers on the bridge deck made many tourists so nervous that they had to hold on to the handrails to move forward.

The Iya Kazura Bridge, designated as an important tangible folk cultural property, is a suspension bridge that is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 14 meters high above the river. The Iya Kaminari Bridge is made of 6-ton kiwi vines and wood. It shakes and vibrates from time to time when you walk across it, causing screams. Through the gaps in the wooden pedals, you can look out over the clear blue river water below. This is an adventure that those who love adventure and dare to test their courage definitely cannot miss!

Iya Kazura Bridge
・Address: 162-2 Zentoku, Nishi-Iyayama Village, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
・Ticket price: Adults 550 yen

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Post by Alichan | Jan 3, 2025