Kurobuchi

Place of Scenic Beauty-designated Sandankyo Gorge has been awarded three stars, the highest amount possible, by France’s authoritative Blue Guide travel guide. This pool in the gorge is counted among the gorge’s five most beautiful areas, alongside Sarutobi, Nidan Falls, Sandan Waterfall, and Mitsutaki Falls. Boasting some of the best scenery in the gorge, the pool’s name literally translates to “Black Pool” and is derived from the black appearance of the water at its deepest depths. Enclosed by 100-meter-high cliffs on either side, ferry boats can take visitors across the water and give you the chance to look up at the towering, majestic walls from the surface of the river.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Akiotacho Yokogo Map
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 09022962719
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (Depending on the weather, it may change without prior notice)
Closed: Dec.--April.Mid- (Closed during rainy weather, increased Wednesday due to rainy weather)
Fees: [Kurobuchi ferry] [Adults (High school students and above)] Round trip 500yen, One way 300yen [Children (Junior high school students and below)] Round trip 400yen, One way 200yen * Toddlers Free
Parking Lot: Available (500 spaces) * Sandankyo front entrance parking lot 400 JPY/day (tour bus is free) * It takes 50 minutes (one way) to walk from the parking lot to Kurobuchi.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Please take your butts home)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * Kurobuchi ferry is suspended during stormy weather and cannot enter the gorge in winter.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Please protect your etiquette and take your dung with you. Please be sure to wear the lead)