Hisuikyō
飛水峡
A twelve-kilometer canyon featuring ancient geological formations, rare fossils, and a National Natural Monument of unique river potholes.
What it is
- A twelve-kilometer canyon located within the Hida Kisogawa Quasi-National Park.
- A designated National Natural Monument known for its unique group of river potholes.
- One of Japan's Top 100 Geological Sites featuring the Mino Belt formation.
- A site where Triassic and Jurassic radiolarian fossils were discovered in the chert.
What to see
- Numerous potholes and incised meanders carved into the canyon rock.
- The Stone Museum which displays the oldest rocks found in Japan.
- Iwa-tsutsuji flowers blooming on the rock faces during the season.
- The Hichiso Rock Garden Rest Area located near the canyon.
When to go
- Early summer when the Iwa-tsutsuji flowers are in bloom.
Getting there
- The canyon is located near the JR Kamiaso Station.
- National Route 41 runs directly alongside the length of the canyon.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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