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Unforgettable views of sky, sea, and the gorge below from way up high! A hiker’s delight!
Kankakei is a gorge in Kagawa Prefecture’s Shodo Island. It is located in the heart of Setonaikai National Park.
The valley of Kankakei was formed over thousands of years as volcanic andesite and agglomerate were thrust upward via shifting of the earth’s mantle and eroded by rain and wind, creating a spectacular scene of sheer cliffs and rock formations.
It has been recognized as one of the Three Great Valleys of Beauty in Japan, one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan, as well as one of the “100 Natural Heritage Sites in Japan of the 21st Century.”
A ropeway runs across the valley, from which visitors can see the beautiful surrounding scenery, like the Seto Inland Sea, greenery of the surrounding mountains, and autumn leaves. The ropeway grants an amazing view that can encompass the sky, sea, and valley in one sweep.
The ropeway connects Kouun Station and the Summit Station, and runs every 12 minutes. (Boarding time 5 minutes)
There is also a hiking trail that leads up to the Summit Station, so it is recommended to take the ropeway up to the summit and then use the trail to descend. Of course, depending on your stamina and fitness you can also take the ropeway or trail both ways.
There are also restaurants, rest stops, shops, observation decks, and other facilities near the Summit Station.
View from the observation deck
View from the observation deck
The ropeway
Observation deck
Observation deck
Matsutake Rock
乘坐空中纜車，從高空飽覽群山、大海和天空的美麗景色，真的很美!
這裡的景色曾經被魔女宅急便電影作為拍攝地，可見其風景之美麗.
秋天紅葉時期是最適合前往，如果不是秋天的話那要看時間夠不夠，因為乘坐纜車上下連同參觀要花費滿多時間。
坐纜車到山上的展望台，視野及為開闊，整個瀨戶內海看得清清楚楚，如果是秋季到訪有遇到楓紅季節，那就真的是太完美。
秋天的季節，纜車兩旁的楓葉景色美極了！
