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.
Spots around
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Discovery Center
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Otaka-Mori
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Johgi Nyorai
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Sushitetsu
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Zao Fox Village
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sagakei Gorge
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Kataribe taxi
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Sendai Station
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Sendai Station
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Downtown Sendai City
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Sendai Daikannon
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Sendai City Museum
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)