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How to get fromHimeji to Iya Valleyby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Himeji to Iya Valley by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
    4h 54m

  2. Drive 200.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Iya Valleycar car 200.2 km
    3h
    ¥3,476–5,021

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Awa-Ikedatrain train
    3. Take the bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前bus bus 祖谷線
    5h 56m

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  • Distance: 206 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Iya Valley via Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 4h 54m.

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