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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Kumamoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain train
    10h 35m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takachiho to Saganosekicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Misaki to Iya Valleycar car
    5h 56m
    ¥6,721–9,379

  3. Bus, train via Hiroshima

    1. Take the bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Hakata Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus bus
    14h 6m
    ¥15,293–20,800

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 716.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Takachiho to Iya Valley. However, you can take the bus to Kumamoto Station, walk to Kumamoto, take the train to Okayama, 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 take a bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Iya Valley via Hakata Bus Terminal, Hakata Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi, Takamatsuchuo IC BT, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 14h 6m.

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