Japan Quests
This page lists 45 gorges in Japan, a collection drawn from a Japan travel app. The collection, titled "Gorges and Canyons of Japan," features dramatic gorges and canyons carved by the country's rivers. These include emerald ravines, sheer cliffs, and locations suitable for riverside ravine walks across the archipelago.
The listed places are spread across 28 of Japan's 47 prefectures. Examples include Geibikei in Iwate, Sounkyo in Hokkaido, Kankakei in Kagawa, and Kurobe Gorge in Toyama. Other notable locations are Kiyotsu Gorge in Niigata and Shōsenkyō in Yamanashi.
Each entry provides details for travellers to explore these natural formations. The collection covers a wide geographical range, from Hokkaido in the north to Kagoshima in the south, offering a comprehensive guide to Japan's river-carved landscapes.
Hokkaido 北海道
Sounkyo
層雲峡Sounkyo, a dramatic gorge in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan, offers stunning landscapes shaped by nature.
Kamuikotan
神居古潭Kamuikotan: Hokkaido's scenic gorges, steeped in Ainu legends; a mystical, historic landscape.
Aomori 青森
Japan Canyon
日本キャニオンJapan Canyon: dramatic white-rock cliffs and valleys in Aomori, Japan, revealing layers of geological history.
Iwate 岩手
Geibikei
猊鼻渓Geibikei, in Iwate, Japan, offers stunning gorges and canyons, perfect for a serene escape.
Miyagi 宮城
Naruko Canyon
鳴子峡Naruko Canyon: A breathtaking gorge in Miyagi, Japan, famous for its autumn foliage.
Akita 秋田
Dakigaeri Ravine
抱返り渓谷Dakigaeri Ravine: a breathtaking gorge in Akita, Japan. Discover stunning natural beauty and vibrant autumn colors.
Ibaraki 茨城
Ryūjin kyō
竜神峡Ryūjin kyō: Ibaraki's dragon god gorge, a majestic natural wonder.
Tochigi 栃木
Setoaikyō
瀬戸合峡Setoaikyo: Dramatic gorges in Tochigi, Japan. Discover natural beauty and serene canyon views.
Ryūōkyō
龍王峡Ryūōkyō: Dramatic gorges and canyons carved by nature in Tochigi, Japan. A breathtaking natural wonder.
Gunma 群馬
Sanbaseki Gorge
三波石峡Sanbaseki Gorge: crystalline waters carve majestic canyons in Gunma, Japan.
Agatsuma Gorge
吾妻渓谷Agatsuma Gorge: stunning canyons and clear waters within Gunma, Japan. Explore nature's masterpiece.
Saitama 埼玉
Nagatoro Valley
長瀞渓谷Dramatic gorges and canyons in Nagatoro Valley, a stunning natural wonder in Saitama, Japan.
Onouchi Gorge
尾ノ内渓谷Onouchi Gorge: a stunning natural wonder in Saitama, Japan, offering breathtaking canyon views.
Chiba 千葉
Yōrō Gorge
養老渓谷Yōrō Gorge, a scenic natural wonder in Chiba, Japan, with stunning valleys and crystal-clear waters.
Niigata 新潟
Kiyotsu Gorge
清津峡Kiyotsu Gorge in Niigata, Japan, offers stunning columnar jointing and clear waters, a natural masterpiece.
Toyama 富山
Kurobe Gorge
黒部峡谷Kurobe Gorge: a scenic gorge nestled in Toyama, Japan, offering breathtaking views of nature's grandeur.
Shōgawa Gorge
庄川峡Deep in Toyama, Japan, the Shōgawa Gorge offers stunning canyon views and natural beauty.
Yamanashi 山梨
Shōsenkyō
昇仙峡Explore Shōsenkyō, Japan's breathtaking gorge, where dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters create stunning natural beauty.
Nagano 長野
Tenryū-kyō
天竜峡Tenryū-kyō: spectacular gorges and canyons located in Nagano, Japan.
Nezame-no-toko
寝覚の床Nezame-no-toko in Nagano: where nature carves stunning gorges and canyons, a unique Japanese landscape.
Haniwa Gorge
狭岩峡Haniwa Gorge sits in Nagano, Japan, with stunning canyons — a true natural wonder.
Gifu 岐阜
Tsukechi Gorge
付知峡Tsukechi Gorge, nestled in Gifu, Japan, offers stunning natural beauty and tranquil waters, a serene escape.
Hisuikyō
飛水峡Hisuikyō: The “Jade Gorge” in Gifu, Japan, features stunning rock formations along the Hida River.
Shizuoka 静岡
Sumata-kyō
寸又峡Dramatic, remote gorges and canyons cut through the mountains of Shizuoka, Japan. An unforgettable nature escape.
Aichi 愛知
Kōrankei
香嵐渓Kōrankei: Aichi's stunning gorges and canyons, celebrated for their natural beauty.
Mie 三重
Ōsugidani
大杉谷Ōsugidani: Japan's premier gorges and canyons in Mie. A wild, beautiful, and untouched natural landscape.
Dorokyō
瀞峡Dorokyō: majestic gorges and canyons carved by nature in Mie, Japan.
Doro-Hatchō
瀞八丁Dramatic gorges and canyons define Doro-Hatchō in Mie, an awe-inspiring natural wonder of Japan.
Kyoto 京都
Hozu Gorge
保津峡Hozu Gorge, Kyoto, Japan: dramatic natural beauty, carved by the Hozugawa River.
Hyogo 兵庫
Ritsuunkyō
立雲峡Ritsuunkyō: a dramatic gorge in Hyogo, Japan, offering breathtaking natural beauty and scenic views.
Wakayama 和歌山
Okutoro
奥瀞Okutoro offers stunning gorges and canyons in Wakayama, Japan, a natural masterpiece carved by time.
Shimane 島根
Tachikue Gorge
立久恵峡Dramatic scenery of columnar jointing and towering cliffs along the Tachikue Gorge in Shimane, Japan.
Oni no Shitaburui
鬼の舌震Oni no Shitaburui: Shimane's dramatic gorges and canyons sculpted by nature.
Iwayaji no Kiriake
岩屋寺の切開Iwayaji no Kiriake offers dramatic canyons and gorges in Shimane, Japan.
Okayama 岡山
Ikura Gorge
井倉峡Ikura Gorge offers dramatic limestone cliffs and thrilling caves forged by the river high up in Okayama, Japan.
Hiroshima 広島
Yamano Kyo
山野峡Yamano Kyo, Hiroshima, Japan: Explore the natural beauty of these stunning gorges and canyons.
Ryūzu-kyō
龍頭峡Ryūzu-kyō, a stunning gorge in Hiroshima, Japan, offers breathtaking natural beauty and scenic wonders.
Sandan-kyō
三段峡Sandan-kyō, a stunning gorge in Hiroshima, Japan, captivates with its dramatic canyons and waterfalls.
Tokushima 徳島
Ichiukyo
一宇峡Ichiukyo: Gorges and Canyons of Japan, located in Tokushima.
Konosekyo
高の瀬峡Experience the majestic beauty of Konosekyo, a stunning gorge located in Tokushima, Japan.
Kagawa 香川
Kankakei
寒霞渓Kankakei, a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty, unveils dramatic gorges and canyons in Kagawa, Japan.
Chōshikei
銚子渓Chōshikei: Dramatic gorges and canyons in Kagawa, Japan, offering stunning natural beauty.
Kumamoto 熊本
Sensuikyō
仙酔峡Dramatic gorges and canyons in Kumamoto, Japan, Sensuikyō offers breathtaking scenery and natural beauty.
Tategami Gorge
立神峡Tategami Gorge, a spectacular natural wonder nestled in Kumamoto, Japan, offers breathtaking canyon views.
Kagoshima 鹿児島
Shiratani Unsui Gorge
白谷雲水峡Ancient forests of Yakushima, Japan, Shiratani Unsui Gorge offers an ethereal journey through nature's untouched beauty.
Photo credits
- Geibikei — 663highland — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Sounkyo — pakku — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Kankakei — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Yōrō Gorge — 白蛇の騎士 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Dakigaeri Ravine — 掬茶 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Hozu Gorge — Laichuan Yinfu — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kurobe Gorge — Yasu (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ichiukyo — ball banban — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Sanbaseki Gorge — fum3670045 — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ikura Gorge — Aimaimyi — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Tsukechi Gorge — Bariston — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Sensuikyō — 小池 隆 — CC BY 4.0 · source
- Agatsuma Gorge — Kuru man from Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Ōsugidani — Kitadake3193 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Tenryū-kyō — K.F. — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Okutoro — NALA Wiki (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Nezame-no-toko — Qurren — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Sumata-kyō — Tetsuji Sakakibara from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Yamano Kyo — かるちる — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Japan Canyon — 掬茶 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kiyotsu Gorge — Koichi_Hayakawa — CC BY 4.0 · source
- Dorokyō — 663highland — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Doro-Hatchō — 663highland — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Setoaikyō — 高橋文武 — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Kamuikotan — Totti — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Tachikue Gorge — Tatsuya Sakai — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ritsuunkyō — 藤谷良秀(Fujitani Yoshihide) — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Ryūjin kyō — T.Ito — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Chōshikei — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Nagatoro Valley — Yoshikazu TAKADA from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Hisuikyō — Tomio344456 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kōrankei — Bariston — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Konosekyo — akiakane — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Oni no Shitaburui — As6022014 — Public domain · source
- Naruko Canyon — くろふね — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ryūōkyō — 663highland — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Shōgawa Gorge — Zairon — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Iwayaji no Kiriake — さかおり — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Ryūzu-kyō — OS6 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Haniwa Gorge — ぷんすけ — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Tategami Gorge — 水だらけのプール — CC0 · source
- Sandan-kyō — かるちる — CC0 · source
- Shiratani Unsui Gorge — jillllybean — CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Onouchi Gorge — Saigen Jiro — CC0 · source
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