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
-

GREAT DANE BREWING
-

Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
-

Kataribe taxi
-

Site of Sendai Castle
-

Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
-

Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -

Sendai Daikannon
-

Loople Sendai
-

Matsushima Islands Area
-

Urakasumi Sake Brewery
-

Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
-

Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
-

Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
-

Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
-

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
-

Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
-

Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
-

Zuihoden Mausoleum
-

Jozenji-dori Ave.
-

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
-

Rinno-ji Temple
-

Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
-

Sendai Station
-

Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
-

Zao Fox Village
-

Sushitetsu
-

Sendai City Museum
-

Yajiro Kokeshi Village
-

Zao Okama crater lake
-

Matsushima Islands Area
-

Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
-

SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
-

Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
-

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
-

Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
-

Sendai Mediatheque
-

Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
-

Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
-

Ishinomori Manga Museum
-

Johgi Nyorai
-

Sagakei Gorge
-

Kirin Brewery Sendai
-

Otaka-Mori
-

Bar hopping in Iroha Yokocho
-

Discovery Center
-

The Nikka Whisky Sendai Miyagikyo Distillery
-

Sendai Station
-

Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
-

Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
-

Downtown Sendai City





About MIYAGI 





