Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge

So worth coming all the way down this narrow road for these two vine bridges! I only had to share the spot with one other visitor, plus the lovely old man who was blowing the leaves off of the staircase. Bless him for still working so meticulously. A great bonus for me was the super clean and modern toilet building right next to the entrance.

Don't wear a skirt. :) Didn't know I was coming here but I wasn't dressed for the occasion. Was cool to see, not many people there at the time of going in May/June. There are a few steps down to the bridge.

Difficult to get to without a car but wow it's amazing! Even in fairly heavy rain, it added to the atmosphere. It's a long, winding and narrow drive from the other vine bridge so be careful. But it's totally worth it as we had the whole place to ourselves! The only negative was that the transport cart was out of commission.

Two beautiful vine bridges hidden in the Iya Valley. While the construction is not original (the wood has rotted over the years), the bridges have been in this location for over 800 years. There is a small fee (~$4 USD) per person to access the area, but we were happy to pay it to support the struggling tourism industry here and support continued upkeep of the bridges. We had the area to ourselves when we went. Recommend these vine bridges over the more popular one in the western Iya Valley, as there were 2 bridges at this location and much fewer people.

Wow! Amazing location for hike and sight seeing! The bridge is really wabbly and the gap is enough to slip your food sideways. That's what makes it exciting. However, be careful when crossing the bridge. Ticket is required during opening hours, however after the counter closes, you can just get in and enjoy the area for free.

A wonderful set of two vine bridges. The area is very peaceful and not a lot of other people are around, so you will find lots of space to relax and enjoy the scenery. There is also a small rocky river bank to relax, paddle and swim in below the bridges.

Fantastic experience. Very good walking tracks after crossing the bridges. Spent two hours walking, sitting and being present. Very peaceful. Surrounded by nature and no people. Clean toilets at carpark.

The place was not easy to go because it was inside a mountain area. Part of the road in this area was narrow and only allowed one car to pass through. The condition of the road was quite raw with nothing on the roadside, which might not be suitable for inexperienced drivers. During winter time, it was closed till the end of March. Parking was free. Shop and eateries were operating here but closed in winter as well.