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How to get fromIya Valley to Ritsurin Gardenby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Iya Valley to Ritsurin Garden by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Kotoden-Kotohira

    best
    1. Take the bus from ひの字渓谷 to 大歩危橋bus祖谷線
    2. Take the train from Oboke to Kotohiratrain
    3. Take the train from Kotoden-Kotohira to Ritsurin-Koentrain
    3h 31m
    ¥2,760–4,680

  2. Drive 74.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iya Valley to Ritsurin Gardencar74.2 km
    1h 19m
    ¥1,264–1,826

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 祖谷大橋 to 大歩危橋bus祖谷線
    2. Take the train from Oboke to Osugitrain
    3. Take the bus from Otoyo to Ritsurin Koenmaebus
    4h 12m
    ¥5,310–7,080

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Iya Valley to Ritsurin Gardentaxi74.2 km
    1h 19m
    ¥21,000–26,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iya Valley, Japan and Ritsurin Garden, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Iya Valley to Ritsurin Garden. However, you can walk to ひの字渓谷, take the bus to 大歩危橋, walk to Oboke, take the train to Kotohira, walk to Kotoden-Kotohira, take the train to Ritsurin-Koen, then walk to Ritsurin Garden. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Ritsurin Garden via 祖谷大橋, 大歩危橋, Oboke, Osugi, Otoyo, and Ritsurin Koenmae in around 4h 12m.

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