Iya Gorge & Peeing Boy Statue
祖谷渓・小便小僧
The Peeing Boy statue stands on a cliff edge 100 metres high, above the deep V-shaped Iya Gorge, which drops some 200 metres.
Iya Gorge is a deep V-shaped canyon carved by the Iya River. Prefectural Route 32 winds along the cliff face and is known as the “Seven Bends of Iya.” A statue of the Peeing Boy stands on a rock jutting out beside the road. Local children used to stand on this rock to test their courage, and the valley floor lies about 200 metres below. Nearby, the Iya Gorge Viewing Platform offers views over layered valleys. At the entrance, the Hi-no-ji Gorge gets its name from the shape of the river, which bends into the form of the Japanese character “ひ” (hi). The road is narrow, so take care when passing other vehicles. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Iya Onsen
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge
- Koboke Gorge & Yoshino River Rafting
- Oboke Gorge Boat Ride
- Michi-no-Eki Oboke & Yokai Yashiki
- Chiiori
- Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Townscape
- Ochiai Village