Oni no Shitaburui Gorge

What it is

• A V-shaped valley on the Omaki River designated as a national scenic beauty.
• A prefectural natural park named after a passage in the Izumo no Kuni Fudoki.
• A geological site consisting of eroded coarse-grained biotite granite formations.
• A protected natural area home to pale chub and dace fish.

What to see

• Giant rocks and potholes scattered across the valley floor.
• Broadleaf forests featuring beech and maple trees along the riverbanks.
• A barrier-free walking path designed for easy visitor access.
• Views of the riverbed which has risen due to a downstream dam.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.