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
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.
update: Sep.3.2024

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