Sensuikyō

What it is

• A scenic canyon located at the northern foot of Mount Aso Takadake.
• The site sits at an elevation of approximately 900 meters.
• It serves as a base for hikers climbing Takadake and Nakadake peaks.
• An information center on-site introduces the local nature of the Aso region.

What to see

• Wide views of the Aso Valley and the northern caldera rim.
• Miyama Kirishima azaleas that cover the landscape in pink during spring.
• The Sensuikyō Ropeway station located within the canyon area.
• A hot spring facility called Sensuikyō Onsen located nearby.

When to go

• Visit during the spring season to see the azaleas in bloom.

Getting there

• Take a thirteen minute taxi ride from Miyaji Station.
• Drive 42 kilometers from the Kumamoto Interchange to reach the site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.