One Day Guided Tours
In-depth encounters with an Iya insider
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Our guided tours allow you and your group to properly explore and experience all that makes the Iya Valley such a special place.
Each of these tours includes a private car and driver as well as one of Iya's top English speaking local guides. All of our guides are approved by the Iya Valley Tourism Association and they will not only introduce and explain Iya's rugged lifestyle and customs, but also bring you on in-depth walks along the ancient paths of remote villages, take you inside traditional farmhouses, and reveal many hidden wonders that most visitors never get to encounter.
We have a selection of fixed routes and activities based on a variety of interests, as well as the option for more flexibility to create your own customized tour.
- Pick-up and/or drop off can be to/from any Iya Valley accommodation as well as JR Oboke Station. Pick-up or drop-off at other places outside the area can also be arranged (farther hotels, cities, airports, etc), but may require an additional fee and travel time depending location. Just let us know.
- For all guided tours, availability may be limited between December 1 and March 31 (some locations close and/or have reduced hours during this time, and our guides may have limited availability in winter).
- We are generally
not available for guided tours on any
Wednesday.
We will not be available for Guided Tours from July 24 to August 20, 2024. But if you are planning to come during this time, it is instead possible to arrange a Taxi-only Tour by contacting Kazurabashi Taxi directly via their website. Thank you.
Fixed Route Tours
Save money and planning time with these special itineraries
*All prices are per group (not per person)
Half Day ( 4 hours )
Along with encountering several stunning viewpoints, you also walk through a historic village, tour the interior of a traditional farmhouse, and walk across Iya's largest vine bridge.
From ¥35,200 per private group
Full Day ( about 7 hours )
From Iyakei Gorge all the way to the hidden Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges, you can experience all of our favorite spots and more with our most extensive and most popular tour!
From ¥59,500 per private group
Full Day ( about 7 hours )
The Iya Valley is renowned for its collection of well preserved traditional buildings, and here you will go inside a variety of dwellings, from the simple homes of farmers to the stately thatched-roof manors of the old ruling samurai.
From ¥59,500 per private group
Full Day ( about 7 hours )
Learn how to make traditional Iya soba noodles yourself, then after enjoying your creation for lunch, go deep into Iya to some of our favorite off-the-beaten path places!
From ¥63,500+ per private group, incl. Lunch
Full Day (7 - 7.5 hours)
Learn the traditional art of etegami, which is a postcard painting craft specifically developed to allow even first-time participants a chance to make fun and eye-catching creations. With the class is held in a mountainside farmhouse, this tour also goes to the deeper part of Iya to some of the valley's best sights.
From ¥59,500 per private group
Flexible Route Tours
Let's build a route to experience Iya in your own unique way!
*All prices are per group (not per person)
Full Day ( about 7 hours )
Get a full yoga workout with deep valley views from either a hidden farmhouse or a mountainside village, then go farther into Iya to explore some of our favorite spots!
From ¥59,500+ per private group
Half or Full Day ( 4 - 8+ hours )
Our fully customizable tour allows you to personalize your experiences in the Iya Valley to see and do whatever you would like. Let us to help make your visit to Iya the ultimate adventure that's unlike anything available anywhere!
Tours from 7 - 9+ hrs up to 2 days
The mountains surrounding the Iya Valley offer some of the best hiking in western Japan. Whether looking for a simple half-day hike up the legendary Mt Tsurugi, or a multi-day traverse along the panoramic south ridge, our skilled guides can help create the best route based on the season, your ability, and your interests.
Iya Valley Tours
Discover the Wonders of Our Hidden Home
