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  • Tenjin Valley
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    Okayama Ibara-shi Yoshiicho
    This Okayama Prefectural Nature Park is upstream on the Takahashi River. Spread out over one kilometer of the Oda river valley, the beautiful scenery is made up of old growth maple, fir, and evergreen oak trees. There are maintained walking trails so you can stroll through the scenic woods, as well. There are many old trees that offer brilliant foliage in fall, so this is a particularly popular spot in that season. Part of the river is quite shallow for river fun, and many people come in summer to observe wild birds and river wildlife.
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  • Uchiyama Gorge
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    Nagano Saku-shi Uchiyama
    Located about 10 minutes by bus from Nakagome Station or about 20 minutes by car from the Saku Minami IC, this valley near Route 254 is a place where visitors can enjoy the magnificent nature with many strange and mysterious rocks such as Hime-Iwa, Napoleon-Iwa, Byobu-Iwa, and Candle-Iwa. The area is also a great place to enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons, with peach blossoms in early May and cosmos in mid-September.

    奇岩の景勝地として知られていますが、駐車場や中心地がありません。 まあ、山の紅葉と岩肌なのでどこからでも見えるのですが、観光を楽しむとか散策をたのしむとかができるとよいかな。

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  • Jakuchi Gorge
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Nishikimachiusa
    This 300-meter-tall gorge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is one of the three largest gorges in Nishi-Chugoku Sanchi Quasi-National Park. The gorge splits into Inumodoshi Gorge and Ryugatake Gorge, with many waterfalls lining the Inumodoshi Gorge trail and strangely shaped rocks and grottos along Ryugatake Gorge. The gorge is also used for cultivating wasabi as well as drinking water because of its abundant springs. It was selected as one of Japan's 100 remarkable waters with a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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  • Chomonkyo Gorge
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    Yamaguchi Prefecture Yamaguchi-shi / Tokyo / Hagi-shi Kawakami
    A 12-kilometer gorge in Yamaguchi City. It is known for its beautiful array of unique rocks, waterfalls and abysses. There is a promenade around the gorge which attracts many hikers and trekkers. Visitors can enjoy cherry blossom in spring and autumn foliage in autumn, and this place is also visited as summer resorts.
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  • Tachikue Gorge
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Ottachichou
    This gorge was created by erosion of the Kando River. It is a magnificent place with a rock wall of 100-200 meters high and approximately two kilometers long along the clear stream of the gorge. It was designated as a Natural Monument in 1927 and became a prefectural nature park in 1964. There is a walkway between the Furobashi Bridge and Furankyobashi Bridge.
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  • Setoaikyo Canyon
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kawamata
    A two-kilometer-long canyon with walls some 100 meters high which was created via the erosion of tuff rock. Situated along the upper reaches of the Kinu River, visitors can enjoy fantastic, picturesque scenery from the Watarasshai Suspension Bridge spanning the canyon. The canyon is also a renowned destination for fall foliage and, in addition to being visited by numbers of tourists in autumn, it has been selected for inclusion in a list of Tochigi's Best 100.
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  • Oni no Shitaburui
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    Shimane Pref. Nitagunokuizumochou Minari 1417-6
    "This three-kilometer ravine runs along the Omaki River (a tributary of the Hii River) in Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture. It's thought the name ""Oni-no Shitaburui"" is a corruption of the line ""Wani-no Shitaburu"" from the Izumo Province Fudoki. Many distinctive rock formations have been carved out by the flow of the river over the years. There are numerous round potholes scraped into the stone of the riverbed too, creating some fantastic scenery. A promenade along the river lets you take in the whole ravine. "
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  • Sarutobi Gorge
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    Kurobe Canyon, Kurobe-shi, Toyama Prefecture
    "This is one of the areas accessible to travelers on the upper reaches of the Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture. It got the name ""Sarutobi"" from the parts of the gorge that are so narrow that wild monkeys can leap across with ease. A walkway runs to the Sarutobikyo Observatory from Keyakidaira Station, the final stop on the Torokko Electric Railway that passes along the Kurobe Gorge. The tourist season gets busy with hikers who come to see the many highlights like the red arch bridge along the way. "
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  • Hinoji Valley
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    Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Nishiyayamamuratanouchi
    "A valley located in Iya, counted as one of three most secluded areas in Japan. ""Hinoji"" means ""the character of hi"" and is derived from the section of the beautiful Iya River which flows here in the shape of the Japanese hiragana character ""hi."" Also a renowned destination for viewing fall foliage, in autumn the entire valley, from the floor to the top of the surrounding peaks, becomes covered in spectacular color. Be sure to check out the Mannekin Pis statue and the ""Kazurabashi Yumebutai"" tourist facility."
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  • Namegawa Gorge
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    Ehime Pref. Touonshi Myouga
    This hinterlands valley is around 8 kilometers from the famous cherry-blossom viewing area, Sakura-Sanri, along National Route 11. Come experience the mysteries of nature in this valley and see the Namera, a river bed made from one large spacious rock that stretches almost a kilometer in length, as well as potholes formed by smaller stones caught in the whirlpools cutting into the larger boulders. A popular spot in the spring when the new verdant green leaves emerge and during the summer as a cool place to escape the heat. With amazing autumn colors in the fall and icicles stretching longer than two meters in the winter, there's something to enjoy here year-round. This valley with its mysterious rockface formed over countless years has certainly earned its reputation as a secluded natural power spot (spiritual place with energy vortex).
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  • Kyusuikei Goege
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    Osu Pref.
    "A valley following the Kusu River basin in Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County, Oita Prefecture. Known for its beautiful scnery consisting of virgin forest sprawling on steep slopes spanning both sides of the river for two kilometers, the area sees particularly large numbers of visitors during the fall foliage season. Due to its many hairpin curves, the area is also called ""13 Curves."""
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  • Yufugawa Gorge
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    Oita Yufu-shi Kasama-cho
    "A gorge on the Yufu River straddling Beppu City and Yufu City. It is also known as ""Yufu River Gorge."" The 12- kilometer-long gorge is known for the beauty of its moss covered rock and numerous waterfalls. A cave-in caused by torrential rains and typhoon winds occurred in 2017, and at the present time passage through the gorge is not possible, but visitors can walk around a suspension bridge spanning the gorge."
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  • Mitake Gorge
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    Tokyo Oumeshi Mitake
    A gorge formed over countless years by the Tama River located in Mitake, Ome City, Tokyo. Walking paths have been put in place on both sides of the gorge for visitors to enjoy lovely scenery selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 most beautiful river areas in the country. The area is also a renowned destination for river sports, and rafting competitions are occasionally held here.
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  • Yagen Stream
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    Aomori Pref. Mutsushi Ohatamachi Yagen
    This river is located in Ohata-machi, Mutsu City. The rich, largely untouched environment offers a great experience of Japan's seasons. Several kilometers of walking paths run through a woodland of cypress, beech, maple, and others between Yagen Onsen and Okuyagen Onsen.
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  • Ryumon Gorge
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    Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Yamatochoutano
    Ryumon Gorge runs from the Tano District, Yamato-cho, in the city of Koshu to the Tenmoku District. Walking trails have been put in place for 2.4 kilometers along the Hikawa Valley, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful natural environment in every season, from new greenery in the spring to autumn leaves. Each species of tree is identified with a nameplate, making the trail a superb place for nature study. There are spots in the gorge where visitors can fish for char, amago trout, and other river fish. The trail ends at Seiunji Temple and Tenmokuzan Onsen, a hot spring where weary hikers can rest for a while.
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  • Hontanigawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Sutamachouhishi
    Hontanigawa River Gorge extends from its source on Mt. Kinpu in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, and continues to Lake Mizugaki (Enzan Dam), crossing Masutomi Radium Hot Spring from east to west. In 2008, the headwaters region of Mt. Kinpu and Mt. Mizugaki that includes the Hontanigawa River was designated as one of the Top 100 Heisei Famous Water. With its clear, pure water and rocks of various sizes, and trees such as maples and Mongolian oaks, it is delightful in any season, offering rich greenery in spring and summer and brightly colored leaves in the fall. Wading areas have been set up along the river, so that everyone can easily make themselves familiar with this famous water resource.
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  • Sanseiji
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    Nagano Pref. Higashichikumagunikusakamura Higashihirotsu
    Sanseiro is a gorge located about a 20-minute drive from the Omi Interchange or 25 minutes from Akashina Station. A village bus runs to the gorge from Akashina Station on weekdays. It has long had a reputation for scenic beauty, and it has been designated one of the best 100 Scenic Site in the Shinshu region. Azaleas and wisteria flourish there in the spring, and in the fall, colored leaves adorn the rocks, and they can be enjoyed along with the Saigawa River. Within the park are one of the famous 100 statues of the goddess Kannon and the bodhisattva Jizo along with Sanseiro Bridge. The Ikusaka Village Museum is also there, and its grounds can be used as a parking lot for sightseers. Boat tours down the river are available from July 1st to late September.
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  • Sashikiri Gorge
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    Nagano Pref. Higashichikumagunchikuhokumura Sakakita
    Located 15 minutes by bus from Chikuhoku Station or a 15-minute drive from the Omi Interchange, Sashikiri Ravine was created by the Omigawa River flowing through layers of conglomerate and sandstone. It was designated a Prefectural Nature Park in 1965. Easy access has been one of its attractions, due to the New Sashikiri Road. It has been chosen as one of Nagano Prefecture's 100 best attractions. Not only does it feature rock formations, caves, and waterfalls but it is also a recommended site for viewing autumn leaves from late October to early November. The Dragon King Festival, based on the legend of the eight-headed dragon Orochi, is held on the first Sunday in August.
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  • Koga Valley
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    Gifu Pref. Sekishi Horadokouka
    Koka Gorge is located in the Horado District in the northwestern part of the city of Seki, about a 40-minute drive from the Mino Interchange. A lovely section of the Nagara River runs for 4km through the gorge, and part of it has been designated Oku Nagaragawa Prefectural Nature Park, with rest areas and other facilities. The riverbed is made up of giant rocks and rock formations and has a whitish color, easily visible in the remarkably transparent water. Spring greenery and autumn leaves are also beautifully reflected in the surface of the water, and such sights are part of the year-round attraction of the gorge.
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  • Miyanotani Gorge
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    Mie Pref. Matsusakashi Itakachouhachisu
    Miyanodani Gorge is located in Muro-Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park in the city of Matsuzaka, Mie Prefecture. It is located on the upper reaches of the Hasu River, which flows through a nearly untouched natural area. Because the volume of water is small in proportion to the drop, Kazaore Falls is bent in the middle, and there is also a 60-meter Takadaki waterfall. Rock formations, such as Inutobi-iwa Rock and Rokkaku Byobu Rock, have given the gorge a reputation for its scenery. In addition, a four-kilometer path has been laid out in an old-growth forest, and the area is especially attractive in the fall, when the leaves change color.
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