Naruko-kyo Gorge
A large ravine surrounded by trees and rocky mountains that is 2.5km in length and 100m deep. In addition to the fresh green of spring to early summer, the autumn foliage from mid-October to mid-November is especially superb. There is an approximately 2.5km walking trail stretching from the entrance on the Naruko side to the Nakayamadaira entrance, where there is a viewing platform with an exquisite view.
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Street address
- Hoshinuma Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi
Access
Route1
- Take the train to JR Naruko-Onsen Station.
Take a taxi for about 10 min. to Naruko-kyo Gorge viewing platform
- Take the train to JR Naruko-Onsen Station.
Route2
- An approx. 50-min. walk from JR Nakayamadaira-Onsen Station ※During autumn foliage season, as it gets crowded particularly on weekends and holidays, walking can ensure a more precise arrival time.
Opening Hours
Closed
Website
- http://en.naruko.gr.jp/
Best season
- Oct., Nov.
Point
- During the autumn foliage season, there is a paid shuttle bus ("Momiji-go") from JR Naruko-Onsen Station. (Mid-Oct. to early Nov.; 6-7 a day)
On weekends and holidays, the "Resort Minori" express train can be used from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Sendai Station or Furukawa Station. It has large windows from which passengers can enjoy the view of rice paddy fields and Naruko-kyo Gorge.
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Kataribe taxi
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Downtown Sendai City
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Discovery Center
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Otaka-Mori
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Johgi Nyorai
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Sendai City Museum
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Loople Sendai
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai Station
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Sendai Station
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Sushitetsu
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Zao Okama crater lake
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Sendai Daikannon