Iya Valley in Japan

Iya Valley is known as Japan’s “Grand Canyon” for its deep ravines and steep mountainsides. // © 2015 Tokushima Prefecture and Japan National Tourism Organization

The “peeing boy statue” is perched at the top of a 200-meter cliff overlooking the valley. // © 2015 Tourism Shikoku and Japan National Tourism Organization

When visiting Tokushima Prefecture, guests may notice locals using indigo dye that is produced locally. // © 2015 Tokushima Prefecture and Japan National Tourism Organization

Iya Valley is famous for its numerous vine bridges, such as Kazurabashi Vine bridge, pictured here. // © 2015 Tourism Shikoku and Japan National Tourism Organization