Gandate Canyon

A 40-minute drive from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Main Line. This picturesque canyon follows a mountain stream for 17 kilometers. Its lava (andesite) columnar joint walls and boulders were formed some 54 thousand years ago by the magma which flowed from an eruption of Mt. Ontake. The surrounding area is maintained as Gandate Park and facilities include observatories, a shop, and parking area. Mitsudaki Waterfall, located inside the park, can be reached via a 600-meter-long walkway. The canyon has been designated a Natural Monument by the prefecture and is a renowned destination for viewing fall foliage which has been selected for inclusion in a list of the 33 Selected Hida and Mino colored leaves. Visitors can enjoy a different atmosphere in spring when fresh verdure fills the area.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Gero-shi Osakacho Ochiai Map
Area: Hida Area
Phone: 0576622215
Closed: Winter (Mid-Dec.-Late Mar.)
*Excluding winter waterfall tours
Fees: [Environmental maintenance Cooperation money]
[Adult]300yen
[Up to Junior high school student]Free
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available