Ōboke Gorge & Iya Valey 4-Hour Scenic Tour
¥19,600 JPY~
- Tour Duration
- 4h
- Tour Highights
- ・Ōboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat Cruise
・Iya Valey (Hinoji Valley & Peeing Boy Statue)
・Kazurabashi Vine Bridge
・Biwa Waterfal
・Taste of Nature: Forest Café or Local Ingredients Lunch
- Pick-up & Drop off Location
- Oboke Station or nearby accommodations
Tour Schedule
Oboke Station or nearby accommodationsPick-up Location

Ōboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat Cruise
A tranquil cruise through a dramatic gorge surrounded by towering cliffs. Enjoy the stunning contrast of rock formations and clear water in every season.
• Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
• Admission: Adults ¥1,500 / Children ¥750
• Open year-round
• Audio Guide Available (Upon Request)

Iya Valey (Hinoji Valley & Peeing Boy Statue)
A hidden gem of Japan awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Marvel at the Peeing Boy Statue standing boldly atop a 200-meter cliff, and admire the scenic curves of Hinoji Valley.
• Free admission, open year-round
• Audio Guide Available (Upon Request)

Kazurabashi Vine Bridge
A legendary suspension bridge woven from wild vines. Thrill to the sway beneath your feet and the gaps between the planks as you walk acrossーa bridge once used by the fleeing Heike warriors.
• Admission: Adults ¥550 / Children ¥350
• Open year-round
• Audio Guide Available (Upon Request)

Biwa Waterfal
A peaceful waterfall flowing quietly near Kazurabashi. Listen to the sounds of nature and enjoy a serene moment of relaxation.
• Free admission, open year-round
• Audio Guide Available (Upon Request)

Taste of Nature: Forest Café or Local Ingredients Lunch
Take a relaxing break at a quiet forest café, or enjoy a locally prepared meal using fresh regional ingredients.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.
• Audio Guide Available (Upon Request)

Oboke Station or nearby accommodationsDrop off

Highlights of this tour
This 4-hour tour is a great way to explore the highlights of Ōboke and the Iya Valley in a short time.
The Iya Valley, awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, is one of Japan’s most scenic and secluded regions.
Enjoy a scenic boat cruise in Ōboke Gorge, take in the views of the Hinoji Valley and the Peeing Boy Statue, and experience the thrill of crossing the Kazurabashi Vine Bridge.
Visit the peaceful Biwa Waterfall, surrounded by lush nature.
To finish the tour, choose your preferred experience under the “Taste of Nature”
concept:
relax at a forest café or enjoy a lunch made with fresh local ingredients.
The tour includes a multilingual audio guide and driver support with local insights, offering the comfort of a guided tour with the freedom of a private trip.
Perfect for travelers looking to discover nature, history, and relaxationーall in just four hours.
Please choose either 8:30 am or 1:00 pm as your departure time.
Tour Price Details
- What’s Included / What’s Not Included
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Whatʼs Included
・Private taxi with air conditioning
・Experienced local driver (licensed)
・Multilingual translation device (74 languages)
・Fuel and insurance
・Pickup and drop-off at the designated meeting point
・Welcome nameplate (upon request)
・In-car audio guide (English / Chinese)Whatʼs Not Included
・Meals and drinks
・Entrance fees to attractions
・Pickup/drop-off outside designated areas
・Highway tolls and parking fees (if applicable)
・Overtime charges
・Any personal expenses
- Booking & Cancellation Policy
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Please read our booking and cancellation policy carefully before making a reservation.
Booking Policy
・Advance Reservation Required
Please make your booking in advance through our official website or by email.
・Confirmation
Your booking will be confirmed by email after we check availability.
・Payment
・Standard payment is cash directly to the driver on the day of the tour.
・Credit card payments are also available with advance request, as our drivers need to bring a card terminal.
・Minimum Participants
Tours are available from 1 person. For groups, we can arrange multiple Jumbo Taxis (up to 9 passengers per vehicle).
・Tour Duration
If your tour exceeds the reserved time due to your own circumstances, additional charges will apply.
・Changes to Bookings
Changes to date, time, or itinerary can be made free of charge up to 3 days before the tour.Cancellation Policy
・Cancellation 3 days or more in advance: Free of charge
・Cancellation 2 days before: 30% of the total fee
・Cancellation 1 day before: 50% of the total fee
・Cancellation on the day of the tour: 100% of the total fee
- Notes:
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・If public transportation is suspended due to natural disasters or other unavoidable events, no cancellation fee will be charged, even on the day of the tour.
・For cancellations due to personal reasons, the above rules generally apply. However, we may consider individual circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
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