Shosenkyo Gorge

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Shosenkyo Gorge

Shosenkyo is said to be “the most beautiful gorge in Japan”, and is a special scenic beauty of the country.

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Shosenkyo is located in the northern part of Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is called "the most beautiful gorge in Japan".
You can see granite cliffs, strange rocks and stones carved out over a long period of time, and clear and abundant water flowing.

There is a well-maintained promenade along the gorge, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful seasonal beauty of the gorge. "Kakuenpo", the main peak of Shosenkyo, and "Sengataki Waterfall" with a drop of 30 meters are popular spots.

There are also many other sights to see, such as the thrillingly unstable "Ishimon (Stone gate)" and “Nagatoro Bridge”, the existing oldest concrete arch road bridge in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Furthermore, if you take the Shosenkyo Ropeway to the observatory, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Mt.Fuji, Kitadake and Ainodake mountains.

Highlights

  • Visitors can enjoy the uniquely named rocks and stones along the gorge promenade.
  • You can choose the course according to the time required to walk and your physical strength.
  • Wear non-slip shoes when walking on a course with slippery rocks.
  • You can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view from the top of the Shosenkyo Ropeway.

Photos

  • "Kakuenpo", the symbol of Shosenkyo.

    "Kakuenpo", the symbol of Shosenkyo.

  • "Sengataki Waterfall", which roughly falls down the granite rock face.

    "Sengataki Waterfall", which roughly falls down the granite rock face.

  • You can also enjoy the autumn leaves from the well-maintained promenade.

    You can also enjoy the autumn leaves from the well-maintained promenade.

  • The thrillingly unstable "Ishimon (stone gate)".

    The thrillingly unstable "Ishimon (stone gate)".

  • The historically famous "Nagatoro Bridge"

    The historically famous "Nagatoro Bridge"

  • If you take the Shosenkyo Ropeway, you can enjoy a spectacular view.

    If you take the Shosenkyo Ropeway, you can enjoy a spectacular view.

Reviews

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  • Hao Chien

    陡峭山壁還有奇岩怪石,道路很好走踏青健行的好去處。

  • 王怡潔

    炎炎夏日來到這邊散步氣候很涼爽,充滿綠意的風景便人舒服,秋天紅葉的季節應該美翻了。

  • Alex Lee

    大自然的鬼斧神工令人讚嘆!

  • Shirley Lo

    景色真的是太美了,不得不說,沿途走上來,風景優美,讓人不禁感嘆。

  • Scully

    來這賞楓也是個不錯的選擇,雖然交通不方便,但值得一來!

Details

Name in Japanese
昇仙峡
Postal Code
400-1214
Address
Takanaricho, Kofu City, Yamanashi
Tel
055-287-2111 (Shosenkyo Tourism Association)
Admission
Free
Regular Holidays
None
Hours of operation
None specified
Access
About 30 minutes by bus from JR Kofu Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)