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.
View scenic routes that include this spot
RELAX & MINGLE
More Information about Naruko-kyo Gorge
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
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.
update: Sep.9.2025

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