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How to get fromKōchi Shi to Iya Valleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kōchi Shi to Iya Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboketrain train [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 大歩危橋 to 祖谷大橋bus bus 祖谷線
    2h 34m

  2. Drive 69.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kōchi Shi to Iya Valleycar car 69.9 km
    1h 8m
    ¥1,204–1,738

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kōchi Shi to Iya Valleytaxi taxi 69.9 km
    1h 8m
    ¥20,000–24,000

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  • Distance: 72.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Kōchi Shi, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kōchi Shi to Iya Valley. However, you can take the train to Oboke, walk to 大歩危橋, take the bus to 祖谷大橋, then walk to Iya Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Kōchi Shi to Iya Valley in around 1h 8m.

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