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Iya Valley travel guides

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The Iya Valley is Shikoku's hidden interior — a steep-sided gorge of vine bridges, thatched farmhouses, the Oboke Gorge boat ride, and the eerie scarecrow village of Nagoro. Long one of Japan's most remote regions, it remains a genuine escape. These guides cover the vine bridges, valley logistics, and where to stay.