Japan Trip: Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat Cruising, Cherry Blossom. Tokushima
【★008★Tokushima Iya Valley Oboke Gorge Oboke Sightseeing Boat Cruise】
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The Oboke Gorge (Ōboke) has unusual geological strata, including a rudaceous schist formation designated as a natural monument. Oboke Gorge and neighboring Koboke Gorge a little ways downstream, are narrow, steep sided gorges near the entrance to the Iya Valley. Their names mean “big dangerous steps” and “small dangerous steps” as their jagged, rocky walls can be dangerous to navigate. Yoshino River has cut through the Shikoku Mountains over the ages, eroding crystalline schist into winding gorges with myriad shapes and forms, which almost look like marble statues.
The gorges are one of the leading outdoor destinations in Japan and are known for their beautiful natural scenery and for the variety of outdoor attractions.
Oboke Sightseeing Boat Cruise
Guides show interesting rocks, many of which resemble different animals, along the way on this gentle 30 minute boat ride down the Yoshino River. Boats depart and return to a dock a short ways away from Lapis Oboke and Oboke Station. Passenger requires taking off their shoes and sitting on the floor of the boat during the cruise.
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 1080 yen
Access Information
A rental car is recommended to visit the area.
1. The hourly limited express trains between Okayama and Kochi stop at Oboke Station along the way.
2. Oboke can be reached by train (30 minutes, 450-770 yen, hourly departures) or bus (40 minutes, 660 yen, 4 per day) from Awa Ikeda Station and then walk 30 minutes to 1 hour from the station.