The Top 17 Gorges in Japan
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 17
to choose from in Japan. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Japan.
to choose from in Japan. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Japan.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Temple 45 Iwaya-ji
Highlight • Religious Site
Iwaya-ji is temple No. 45 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, or Henro. If there’s one temple on the pilgrimage you really should visit in Ehime Prefecture, Iwaya-ji is it. The temple …
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Narrow Rock Passage
Highlight • Gorge
Don’t miss this - it’s fun
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Oboke and Koboke Valley
Highlight • Gorge
You would enjoy riding along a deep valley surrounded by forests. The color of the river and trees are brilliant in fine days. Fall season might be the best. Check …
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Geibikei Gorge
Highlight • Gorge
I was there on a day that it was raining and had been raining for quite a while. I just meant that the water through the gorge was not fully …
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Ryuokyo Gorge (Ryuokyo-kyo)
Highlight • Gorge
Lovely little hike along the river through the gorge between Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. Some scrambling at some points but nothing too difficult. If you don't feel like doing …
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Small suspension bridge
Highlight • Bridge
A narrow suspension bridge leads a few meters above the water across the dramatic gorge.
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Here the new Seinaiji Kaido route leads through a cutting with extemely high and steep rockfaces on both sides of the road. The place is beautiful but also dangerous. There …
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Sanpuku-gake Cliff (Sanpuku-gake)
Highlight • Natural Monument
This cliff sits at the border between Nagano and Shizuoka prefecture, right above the Sanpuku-toge Wildflower Meadow. Do not get too close, when enjoying this breathtaking scenery. There is always a danger of landslides and rockfall.
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Iwagakeishi and Suginosu Waterfalls
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
Not too challenging but wear good footwear. Place gets very crowded so arrive early to avoid the jam.
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Takachiho Gorge
Highlight • Gorge
Lovely stop while bike touring - relax under the shade of trees looking down I to the gorge
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