The Peeing Boy Of Iya Gorge
Tokushima Prefecture · Japan
Visitors have a stunning view over the steep surrounding mountains and the turquoise Iya river, flowing more than 200 meters below them.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of the most remote and breathtaking corners of Japan: the Iya Valley in Tokushima Prefecture. We are standing high above the Iya River, overlooking a gorge that has been carved over millions of years by the…
Listen in the app2The 200-Meter Precipice: A Lesson in Vertigo
Standing here at the viewpoint, the first thing that hits you is the sheer verticality of the landscape. The cliff drops 200 meters—that’s roughly 650 feet—down to the turquoise waters of the Iya River. …
Listen in the app3The Old Road and the Heike Refuge
To understand why this statue is here, we must look at the history of the road it overlooks. For centuries, the Iya Valley was almost inaccessible. …
Listen in the app4The Kazurabashi Connection: Bridges of Vines
While the Peeing Boy is a relatively modern addition, he is closely linked to the most famous historical structures of the valley: the Kazurabashi, or vine bridges. These bridges, made of 'shirakuchi-kazura' vines, are located…
Listen in the app5Oboke and Koboke Gorges: The River's Sculpture
The Iya River eventually flows into the Yoshino River, where the gorge expands into the spectacular Oboke and Koboke areas. The names 'Oboke' and 'Koboke' literally mean 'Big Dangerous Steps' and 'Small Dangerous Steps,'…
Listen in the app6Local Flavors: The Cuisine of the High Mountains
After taking in the views, your senses might turn toward the local culinary traditions, which are as rugged and unique as the landscape itself. The Iya Valley is famous for its 'Iya Soba.' Because rice was difficult to grow on…
Listen in the app7Onsen and Healing: The Valley's Hidden Waters
To conclude our tour of the gorge area, we must mention the healing waters that lie beneath the cliffs. The Iya Valley is home to some of the most dramatic 'Onsen' (hot spring) experiences in Japan. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we stand once more by the Peeing Boy of Iya Gorge, looking out over the vast, green expanse of the valley, let us reflect on what this place tells us about the human spirit. In the face of such overwhelming natural power—the…
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What is The Peeing Boy Of Iya Gorge?
The Peeing Boy Of Iya Gorge is a place in Tokushima Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokushima Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.9236, 133.8185 |
| Last updated |