Question 1

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 20 minutes by bus or car from JR Oboke Station. By car it is about 40 minutes from Ikawa-Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway via National Route 32, or about 30 minutes from Otoyo IC on the Kochi Expressway if coming from the Kochi direction.

Question 2

Can I bring a pet?

Accepted Answer

Please check with the Miyoshi City Tourism Association or on site regarding pets on the bridge. Arrangements may differ in the surrounding nature areas.

Question 3

Is there a rule about which way to cross?

Accepted Answer

Crossing is one way, from the left bank to the right bank. You cannot cross back over the bridge, so please use the footpaths to return.

Question 4

When does the rebuilding work take place?

Accepted Answer

The bridge is rebuilt once every three years. It cannot be crossed during the work. Please check the latest information with the Miyoshi City Tourism Association or similar before visiting.

Question 5

Can children and older visitors cross?

Accepted Answer

The bridge sways considerably, so those who dislike heights, small children and those unsteady on their feet should take great care. The bridge is 2 m wide and you can see the stream below through the gaps. Please cross with full attention to safety.

Question 6

Are there other sights nearby?

Accepted Answer

Biwa Falls is about 1 minute's walk from the bridge. Footpaths run along the Iya River, so you can stroll while enjoying nature. A short drive away there is also the Double Vine Bridge in deeper Iya.

Question 7

How much does it cost to cross?

Accepted Answer

550 yen for adults and 350 yen for children. Crossing is one way only (from the left bank to the right bank), so use the surrounding footpaths to return.

Question 8

What kind of bridge is the Kazurabashi?

Accepted Answer

It is a suspension bridge woven from bundled shirakuchikazura vines and is one of Japan's three unusual bridges. It is 45 m long, 2 m wide and 14 m above the water, and it creaks and sways as you walk, making it quite a thrill. It is rebuilt every three years and is designated a national Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

Question 9

What are the highlights of each season?

Accepted Answer

Each season offers superb scenery: wisteria and fresh greenery in spring, deep green and clear streams in summer, vivid autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter. The autumn leaf season is especially popular, when the surroundings turn magnificent colours.

Question 10

When can I see the illumination?

Accepted Answer

The bridge is illuminated every evening from 19:00 to 21:30, when you can enjoy a magical view of the bridge and the gorge at night. Please check the official website or the Miyoshi City Tourism Association about whether the bridge can be crossed at night.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

The municipal Kazurabashi Yume-butai car park (about 300 spaces) is about 4 minutes' walk from the bridge. There are also several other paid car parks nearby.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

162-2 Zentoku, Nishiiyayama-mura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

The bridge cannot be crossed during rebuilding work (once every three years).

Question 14

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 550 yen, children 350 yen

Question 15

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 20 minutes by bus or car from JR Oboke Station. About 40 minutes by car from Ikawa-Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway via National Route 32. About 4 minutes' walk from the municipal Kazurabashi Yume-butai car park (300 spaces).

Question 17

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise to sunset (illuminated every evening 19:00-21:30)

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