Yōrō Gorge

What it is

• A river-formed gorge designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Geological Sites.
• Part of the Yoro Keikoku Okukiyosumi Prefectural Natural Park in Chiba.
• A location featured in the travelogue Hinkon Ryokoki by Yoshiharu Tsuge.
• An area home to Suigetsu Temple which enshrines a seated Kanzeon Bosatsu statue.

What to see

• The Awamata Falls measuring 30 meters high and 100 meters long.
• The Takimeguri trail which passes by six different waterfalls.
• The Nakase Promenade offering a 1.2 kilometer walking path along the river.
• The Kobundo ruins located at the confluence of two rivers.
• Traditional inns and souvenir shops lining Prefectural Route 81.

When to go

• Visit during the spring to see the azalea blossoms.
• The area is a popular destination for viewing autumn colors.

Getting there

• Accessible via the Kominato Railway at Yoro Keikoku Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.