Oku Iya Valley Tourist Monorail

4.5

The monorail is located in the mountains of Oku-Iya and is said to be the world's longest monorail for sightseeing, with a total length of 4,600 m, a height difference of 590 m, a maximum gradient of 40 degrees, and a peak elevation of 1,380 m. Because it travels at the same speed as a person walking, you can enjoy forest bathing as if you were mountain climbing. Tickets for the ride will be sold out as soon as they are sold out (reservations are not accepted), so it is advisable to arrive early to purchase your tickets.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Miyoshi-shi Higashiiya Sugeoi 28 Map
Area: Iya / Oboke Koboke Area
Phone: 09077815828
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.]8:30-16:00[Oct.- Nov.]8:30-15:30
Closed: Wednesday (However, Temporary closure may take place due to regular inspections or abnormal weather), Dec.-Next Mar. is closed for the winter season.
Fees: Adults2,000yen, Elementary School Students1,000yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Slow monorail ride through a mountainside forest

Reviewed : 2020.09.05

We decided to try it out because mountain monorail sounded interesting, although that was about all we knew about it. Before we got there, I expected it to be enjoyable but that Y2000 per person...
Wowsers, a bit scary!!!

Reviewed : 2019.08.22

We would highly recommend this monorail but beware that you are traveling on a track straight up 600 meters, then back down again. It was like a very slow roller coaster with the scary part being...
Something to do if you are in the area . make sure weather fits

Reviewed : 2019.04.21

A long slow ride (more than an hour) between trees. Weather and season must be adequate so you will see the nature in its beauty and see the view around when reaching the top. Not a cheap ride...