The Top 6 Gorges in the Japanese Alps
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from in the Japanese Alps. 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 the Japanese Alps.
to choose from in the Japanese Alps. 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 the Japanese Alps.
Last updated: October 28, 2025
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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Tsutsuji Bridge (Tsutsuji-bashi)
Highlight • Bridge
This is the best place to view the Tenryukyo Gorge in all its glory. There is an Onsen Hotspring and a restaurant close by.
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Dogashima Yuhodo Hiking Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A lovely little hiking trail with great viewpoints. One section requires a bit of climbing.
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View of Tenryū Gorge from Ryūkakuhō (Ryūkakuhō Peak)
Highlight • Viewpoint
From Ryūkakuhō (龍角峯), literally meaning Dragon-Horn-Peak, you have a complete view over Tenryū Gorge, with Ryūkyōtei Hotspring (龍峡亭) to the north and the Big Tenryūkyō Bridge to the south.
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