Valley Spots in Akiu / Sakunami Area

  • Rairaikyo Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Taihaku-ku Akiumachiyumoto
    This ravine is along the Natori River in Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. It continues for approximately one kilometer, with Akiu Onsen's Nozoki Bridge near the center. Pathways provide access to the ravine's natural scenery, including waterfalls and distinctive rock formations cut by the river rapids adorned with the fresh green leaves of spring or the autumn's colorful foliage.
  • Prefectural Nature Park Futakuchi Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku-ku Akiumachi
    This gorge lies along the Natori River in Baba, Akiu-machi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. Visitors can walk around in the lush natural setting of the prefectural nature park while admiring such sights as Banji Rock a cliff face that stretches for three kilometers along the river. This park is adjacent to Akiu Otaki, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
  • Futakuchi Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku-ku

Miyagi Areas

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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