©Arukikata. Co. , Ltd.  |  ©Bringer Japan Z Inc.

Ena Gorge

Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.

Ena Gorge

The beauty of the valley spreads out from season to season.

3.88 4

Last update :
Supervised by :  Ena City Tourism Association

This artificial lake was created by damming the Kiso River with the Oi Dam about 100 years ago. Both sides of the canyon are lined with strange and monstrous rocks, creating a breathtaking view of the canyon. In spring, about 200 cherry trees bloom in the Sazanami Square, and the lake is vividly colored with fresh greenery in early summer and colored leaves in autumn. The lake is also a popular spot for bird watching, with mandarin ducks, starlings, and a variety of migratory birds flying in during the winter, making it a great place to enjoy the seasonal scenery.

In March 2020, the "plaza" and "promenade" of Ena Gorge will be renovated. At Momosuke Plaza, playground equipment will be installed so that parents and children can enjoy the feel of the surrounding nature. You can sit on the new wooden deck and watch the scenery by the lake and forget about time. Also stop by the visitor center to learn about the history of Ena Gorge.

Many festivals and events such as illuminations throughout the year. There are also many sightseeing spots in the area, so be sure to check them out.

Highlights

  • The beauty of the canyon is breathtaking.
  • The plaza, promenade, and visitor center will be renovated in March 2020.
  • We recommend you take a sightseeing boat and enjoy the strange rocks and stones on both sides of the river.
  • There are many sightseeing spots in the area, such as amusement parks and restaurants.

Photos

  • Both banks of the canyon are lined with strange and monstrous rocks

    Both banks of the canyon are lined with strange and monstrous rocks

  • Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring

    Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring

  • In autumn, maple trees and maple leaves color the surface of the lake.

    In autumn, maple trees and maple leaves color the surface of the lake.

  • “Umbrella Rock", a natural landmark

    “Umbrella Rock", a natural landmark

  • Waterfowl chatting happily

    Waterfowl chatting happily

  • A lit up Sazanami Plaza

    A lit up Sazanami Plaza

Reviews

4

Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Yee Ming
    See More

    The scenery here is beautiful, and you can see the Northern Alps. The autumn leaves are especially stunning.

  • Ann Chan
    See More

    It's a very quiet gorge. You can take a boat ride or a cable car to enjoy the views.

  • Shakun Tse
    See More

    Taking a boat ride on the lake is a really nice way to enjoy the scenery.

  • Ctly
    See More

    We stopped by here during our Kurobe-Tateyama trip. The cliffs are lined with all sorts of unique and bizarre rocks—the scenery is pretty nice! Too bad we missed the cherry blossom season.

Details

Name in Japanese
恵那峡
Postal Code
509-7201
Address
2709-79 Oicho, Ena City, Gifu
Telephone number
0573-32-1790 (Ena Gorge Visitor Center)
Admission
Free
Regular Closures
None
Open Hours
Not Specified
*Please refer to the official website for details of each facility.
Access
Approximately 15 minutes by bus from Ena Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Popular Articles