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How to get fromNaoshima to Iya Valleyby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Uno to Chayamachitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kojima to Oboketrain train
    4. Take the bus from 大歩危橋 to ホテル秘境の湯bus bus 祖谷線
    5h 38m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    2. Drive from Uno to Iya Valleycar car
    2h 13m
    ¥1,937–5,054

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kimura to Unoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chikkoginza to Okayama Sta.bus bus
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Awa-Ikedatrain train
    4. Take the bus from 阿波池田駅前 to 西祖谷局前bus bus 祖谷線
    6h 22m

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  • Distance: 138.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Naoshima to Iya Valley. However, you can take the ferry to Uno, walk to Uno, take the train to Chayamachi, take the train to Kojima, take the train to Oboke, walk to 大歩危橋, take the bus to ホテル秘境の湯, then walk to Iya Valley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kimura to Iya Valley via Uno, Chikkoginza, Okayama Sta., Okayama, Awa-Ikeda, 阿波池田駅前, and 西祖谷局前 in around 6h 22m.

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