There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
6h 13mDrive 276.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Iya Valleycar 276.4 km
3h 53m¥4,766–6,884Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus Kuroshio Express
9h 17m¥8,240–13,430Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboketrain
6h 43mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikedatrain
9h 19m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at 祖谷大橋 via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and 大歩危橋. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Oboke via Kyoto and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Kyoto (State) and Iya Valley is 333 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley, including transfers.
Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?
You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Iya Valley via Kyoto, Kyoto, Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and ホテル秘境の湯 in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Iya Valley via Kyoto Station, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Kochi(Kochi) to Oboke
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Iya Valley.
There are 82+ hotels available in Iya Valley.