Iya Onsen Hotel

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The Iya Valley in western Tokushima is one of Japan's most remote and dramatic landscapes — a deep V-shaped gorge of forested mountains with vine-bridge crossings and ancient Heike clan refuge villages. Iya Onsen Hotel occupies a remarkable position on the edge of the gorge, with an outdoor cable car descending the cliff face to reach the riverside onsen baths where guests soak directly beside the Iya River. The contrast — dense mountain forest above, crystal river below — is unlike any other ryokan setting in Japan. Traditional rooms maintain views down into the gorge. The valley's remoteness, combined with the ryokan's unique access infrastructure, creates an experience that feels genuinely wild.

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