There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
4h 5m¥6,052–8,872Drive 231.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Iya Valleycar 231.1 km
3h 36m¥3,535–5,106Train, bus
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashikitrain
- Take the bus from 倉敷駅前 to Ｊｒ児島駅bus
- Take the train from Kojima to Awa-Ikedatrain
- Take the bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前bus 祖谷線
6h 15m¥3,972–6,849Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus Setouchi Express
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
7h 45m¥7,110–8,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and arriving at 祖谷大橋 via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大歩危橋. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Oboke via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Iya Valley is 274 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Iya Valley bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi station.
Hiroshima to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Iya Valley via Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and ホテル秘境の湯 in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Iya Valley via Takamatsuchuo IC BT, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Oboke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kojima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Oboke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kojima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Website
- Shikoku Kotsu
Bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,400
- Schedules at
- Shikoku Kotsu
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hiroshima to Iya Valley bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Takamatsuchuo IC BT station.
Hiroshima to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Iya Valley is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Hiroshima to Iya Valley.
There are 48+ hotels available in Iya Valley.