Spiritual Japan Journal

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The Twin Vine Bridges of Oku-Iya

Have you ever heard of bridges built to vanish in an instant—to protect the people who crossed them?

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Jul 23, 2025
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Hidden deep within the quiet valley of Oku-Iya in Tokushima Prefecture, at an altitude of 1000 meters, stand two modest vine bridges known as the Twin Kazura Bridges. This place holds the wisdom of ancient times and a quiet, enduring beauty.

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