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Iya Valley
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- Iyadani
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- +81-883-72-7620
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About this sight
Located on Shikoku Island, this secluded, mountainous valley is well known for its thatched roof farmhouses and ancient vine bridges. Due to its remoteness, Iya valley has served as a retreat for defeated samurai and other refugees. Members of the famous Taira clan are said to have entered the region after losing the Genpei War to the Minamoto clan at the end of the Heian Period (794-1185).
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Statue of the Peeing Boy (Iya Valley)
Located on a steep cliff overlooking the Iya River, a statue of a boy urinating indicates what is known as the most dangerous location in the valley. The story
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Shin-Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi
Hotel Kazurabashi is located in the hot spring resort of Shin-Iya and has a special cable car to take guests to the open-air hot spring.
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Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore
This museum showcases materials and relics of the Taira Clan, a major clan of samurai. The family is also often referred to as Heishi or Heike, using a differen
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Kazurabashi Bridge
Stretching 45 meters across Iya River, this suspension bridge is made of vine roots. According to legend, the bridge was created by members of the Heike clan se
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