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  • Yoro Valley
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    Chiba Pref. Isumigunotakimachi
    This gorge runs along the Yoro River, which stretches from Ichihara City to Otaki Town, Isumi County. Visitors can experience the seasonal nature of the gorge in a number of ways including fishing, camping, and playing in the river. Hikers can also use the promenade built around Awamata Falls to visit the waterfalls and other places of scenic beauty that dot the gorge. The area is also home to the best hot springs village on the Boso Peninsula. There, visitors can enjoy outdoor baths with views of the Yoro River, and the Yoro Gorge Autumn Foliage Festival in the fall.
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  • Shiratani Unsui-kyo Gorge
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    Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Miyanoura
    This is a ravine located on the Shiratani River, a tributary of the Miyanoura River flowing in the northern part of Yakushima. At an elevation of 620 meters, this is situated at a transition zone from evergreen forest to Yakusugi (a type of Japanese cryptomeria or cedar) forest, and here visitors can see Yayoisugi and stout Yakusugi with an estimated age of 3,000 years, and splendid waterfalls cascading through openings in granite builders can be seen at every turn. This is a magical old growth forest that reportedly served as the model for the animated film Princess Mononoke, and visitors will enjoy the mountain streams weaving through the natural beauty.
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  • Oboke and Koboke
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    Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Yamashirochoushigezane - First name
    Oboke and Koboke are great valleys created by the erosion of the Yoshino River running through the Shikoku Mountains. The strangely shaped rocks chiseled over time, the lush green forest and natural beauty of the clear stream meandering along the valley floor are sights to behold. The valleys were designated a National Natural Monument in 2014. Activities such as boat trips and rafting, as well as sightseeing train tours and sightseeing buses are also recommended things to do here.
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  • Taishakukyo Gorge
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    Hiroshima prefecture Shobara-shi Dongcheng-cho/Kamishi Takahara-cho
    A gorge 18 kilometers long straddling the towns of Tojo and Jinsekikogen in Shobara City Hiroshima Prefecture. The gorge is one of the major scenic features making up Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park. It is also a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. The beautiful gorge follows the flow of the Taishaku River. Some of its many highlights include limestone caves created through erosion, a giant natural stone bridge, and various curiously shaped rocks and boulders. The manmade Lake Shinryu is surrounded by the beauty of fresh verdure in spring and gorgeous fall foliage in autumn, and you can also enjoy the scenery from on the lake via a pleasure cruise.
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  • Geibi Gorge
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    Iwate Pref. Ichinosekishi Higashiyamachounagasaka Machi 467
    Geibi Gorge runs along the Satetsu River in Ichinoseki City, and was Iwate prefecture’s first officially designated Place of Scenic Beauty. Its main attraction is the limestone cliff walls rising more than 50 meters. Boating downstream through the river forks between those towering walls is one of Geibi’s true pleasures. There are also many unusual rock formations and caves as well, and the fall colors or spring wisteria offer lovely seasonal beauty. Summer and the fall leaf season also see boat-top tea parties in special tea boats, and in winter you can enjoy a hotpot at a heated kotatsu table as you watch the snowy landscape passing by.
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  • Kankakei
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    Kagawa Pref. Shouzugunshoudoshimachou Kankakedori
    Shodoshima offers scenery to enjoy in all four seasons. Kankakei, located nearly in the center of the island, is a valley located between the island’s highest peak of Mt. Hoshigajo and Shihozashi. Andesite and agglomerate, which formed approximately 13 million years ago due to volcanic activity, have turned over a long period of time into strangely shaped rocks and bizarre stones. From the ropeway visitors can enjoy fresh green foliage in the early summer, the intense colors of the leaves in the autumn, and the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, and even encounter unusual flora and fauna on the hiking trail. It is ranked as one of Japan’s three most beautiful gorges, and this valley offers some of Shodoshima’s most picturesque scenery.
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  • Nezame no Toko
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    Nami Prefecture Kiso County Kamimatsu Town sleeping sensation
    This government-designated scenic spot is located along the Nakasendo route between Agematsu and Suhara. It contains rare terrain formations such as cubic joints and potholes. The strong current of the Kiso River has carved several unique rock formations, and the sight of its enchanting emerald hue is one worth beholding. This place appears in the legend of Urashima Taro as well, and it is said the name is taken from the scene when Urashima Taro returned from the dragon palace and opened the treasure casket.
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  • Dakigaeri Gorge
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    Akita Pref. Sembokushi Kakunodatemachi ツキ Tazawako
    This picturesque spot is also known as Tohoku’s Yabakei. They say the name, meaning “returned embrace,” comes from the trails so narrow, two people couldn’t pass “without embracing.” It’s now designated part of Tazawako Dakigaeri Prefectural Natural Park. With its well-maintained trails, waterfalls of various size, and brilliant red suspension bridge, it offers a variety of pleasures. Currently, the trail is closed past Mikaeri Falls due to fallen rocks. In addition. the trails are closed every year from late November to late April due to heavy snow.
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  • Ryuokyo Gorge
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Fujihara 1357
    This scenic area extends for about three kilometers along the Kinugawa River from Kawaji Onsen to Kinugawa Onsen. It is known for its beautiful scenery along the valley that weaves the forest, river, and volcanic rock of the gorge that's been eroded by the flow of the river into the shape of a dragon. Nature trails provide hiking access where you can take in the seasonal surroundings, including the colorful foliage of fall.
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  • Kurobe Gorge
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    Toyama Pref. Kurobeshi Unadukimachifunami Tomorrow Mr. Asoawa
    Japan’s deepest V-shaped gorge, Kurobe Gorge divides the northern Hida Mountains into the Tateyama Mountains and the Ushiro-tateyama Mountains, and awes people all year round. You can enjoy an electric trolley ride weaving through the 20.1 kilometers of the gorge, a 1-hour 20-minute ride. The hidden areas accessible only through electric trolley are—simply put—astounding.
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  • Hanekoshi Gorge
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    Gunma Pref. Kanragunshimonitamachi Hakusan
    """This gorge is along the Nishi-Joshu Yamabiko Highway in Hakusan, Shimonita Town, Kanra County. Carved by the flow of the Kabura River, the gorge's narrow width gives it the name ""Hanekoshi,"" which means ""leaping over"" in Japanese. It's part of the Shimonita Geopark as recognized by the Japan Geopark Committee."
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  • Nishizawa Gorge
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi-shi
    You’ll find this canyon in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. It is known as one of the country’s leading “forest therapy” spots. There’s a promenade inside the canyon, and you can enjoy trekking and hiking as well. In addition to the Nanatsugama Godan Falls, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls, you’ll also find a matrix of caverns, a frog-shaped rock formation, and many other sights. It’s also a well-known rhododendron and fall foliage spot, and plenty of tourists visit throughout the seasons.
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  • Kanmangafuchi Abyss
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Takumichou 8-28
    This is a beauty spot which was formed by the lava from Mt. Nantai. A stone statue of Acala is enshrined here which was installed by the high priest Koukai on a large rock on the riverbank. It is said that the name, “Kanman” comes from the last verse of Acala’s mantra. There are a group of about 70 Jizo statues on a cliff upstream on the south bank of the river and since it is said that the number of statues differ each time they are counted, they are called “Ghost Jizo”. The word “kanman” is inscribed in Sanskrit characters on the cliff in the upper stream and is said to have been done by Kobo Daishi.
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  • Ritsuun Gorge
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    Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Wadayamachoutakeda
    A picturesque area located partway up Mt. Asago in Takeda Wadayama-cho, Asago City. Dotted with ponds, waterfalls, huge boulders, and stunning rock formations, the gorge is also Japan's most renowned place for viewing cherry blossoms in San'in region, and in the spring cherry trees 300 years old come into bloom. The gorge is also located across the Maruyama River from Takeda Castle and is famous for its view of the castle floating on a sea of clouds which forms when conditions are right.
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  • Sarugajo Gorge Michi no Eki Tarumizu
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    Kagoshima Pref. Tarumizushi Shinmidou 1344-1
    This nature experience facility adjacent to Sarugajo Gorge is located at the base of the Takakuma Mountains inside a prefectural natural park. It is equipped with heated and air-conditioned cottages, a cooking pavilion, multipurpose conference rooms, a workshop, and other facilities. Visitors can enjoy activities such as exploring the lush nature around the gorge or canyoning in the summer (reservation required).

    巨大な岩がゴロゴロしている清流に沿って遊歩道が整備され、近くには財宝温泉、売店、喫茶店もありました。残念だったのは遊歩道や釣り橋が災害のため所々通行止めになっていたことです。早い時期の復興を願います。

  • Yasui Gorge
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    Kouchi Pref. Agawagunniyodogawachou Oya
    This river gorge is located in Oya, Niyodogawa Town, Agawa County along Niyodo River, which is known as ''the Miraculous Stream'' for the high quality of its water. Visitors can enjoy viewing the beautiful ''Niyodo Blue'' surface of the river. There are a number of spots for visitors to check out, including several waterfalls as well as crystal pools that change appearance depending on the time and the season. The scenery is especially beautiful when the fall foliage or fresh greenery comes in.
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  • Mitarai Gorge
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    Nara Pref. Yoshinoguntenkawamura Kitozumi
    Large and small waterfalls cascade into emerald green waters in this fantastical gorge. The sight of the forceful water flowing beneath the swinging bridge is as beautiful a scene can be. The natural beauty that can be seen by walking the paths along the river’s edge is beautiful in any season but the autumn foliage is especially recommended.
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  • Akigawa Valley
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    Tokyo Akiruno
    A lush valley sprawling along the Aki River west of Musashi-Itsukaichi Station on the JR Itsukaichi Line. The valley is also a convenient one-hour drive from central Tokyo. Here you can enjoy outdoor activities such as barbecuing and river fishing, and during the summer the area bustles with families out having fun. Open season for ayu fishing in the area starts at the beginning of June. Area restaurants also serve seasonal cuisine. The seasonal scenery found here is another of the area's draws, and in the vicinity of the Ishibune Bridge, the symbol of Akigawa Valley, you will find sprawling fresh verdure throughout summer, colorful fall foliage in autumn, and white snowscapes in winter. The valley is fully outfitted with walking courses, as well, enabling visitors to both experience the area's atmospheric mountains and take in a little forest therapy.
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  • Tsukechi Gorge
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    Gifu Pref. Nakatsugawashi Tsukechichou
    Tsukechi Gorge is a marvelous natural environment in which to relax and unwind. It has been ranked as one of the best 33 places to view autumn foliage in the Hida and Mino region. The sparkling Tsukechi River and the coloration of the leaves on the trees are so beautiful that they almost take your breath away. The footpath in Fudo Park is ideal for taking a refreshing walk in the woods. In the spring, visitors can see flowers such as rhododendron and azalea; in the summer, they can enjoy camping or fishing.
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  • Hananuki Valley
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    Ibaraki Pref. Takahagishi Ono In the ground
    This valley runs from Namerigafuchi in Nakadogawa, Takahagi City to the Kotakizawa Campground. It's a great spot for enjoying the seasonal scenery along the Hananuki River. The Hananuki Valley Foliage Festival is held when the leaves change color in autumn. Shiomitaki Suspension Bridge's scenery is especially beautiful, and in autumn it feels like strolling through a tunnel of autumn hues.
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