There's a fantastic scenic spot just a short walk from the station!
After exploring the clear streams and waterfalls, it's great that you can enjoy local restaurants and souvenir shops around the parking lot.
At Senya, a local eatery, I recommend the yuba set meal and the hearty tempura rice bowl.
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Ryuokyo Gorge
A powerful, majestic beauty of extraordinary rocks, boulders and a pure stream.
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A nearly 3km-long gorge stands between the small hot spring resorts along a river, Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. 22 million years ago, a volcano in the ocean belched up rocks which got gradually eroded by Kinugawa River into the current shape. As the name suggests, the powerful scenery looks like a dragon twisting around, impressing visitors.
Roughly 3km-long Ryuokyo Gorge has three areas - Hakuryu Ravine accented with white rhyolite, Seiryu Ravine with green tuff forming various extraordinary rocks, and Shiryukyo Ravine made of purplish andesite. Along the trail, Nijimi Falls where you can see a bright rainbow on a sunny day, Kame-ana (Turtle Hole) in a peculiar shape, and other scenic places dot. Imposing boulders and monumental rocks, the clear river and nature’s dynamic artwork is available right after you step out of the train station.
Fresh greens in summer, fall foliage, snowscape in winter - whichever season you visit, you will discover a new charm.
Highlights
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A nearly 3km-long gorge between Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen.
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The dynamic beauty of the gorge looks like a dragon is twisting around.
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A trail offers a variety of scenic spots while you hike.
Photos
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The steep rock walls and a river forge a marvelous scenery
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The calm water emphasizes the fantastic nature
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Musasabi Bridge offers a sweeping view of natural beauty in the gorge
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A dramatic scenery created by giant boulders and astonishing rocks
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is parking available?
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Yes, a free city parking is available. The official capacity is not announced, but we assume it is about 100 cars. There is no gate and it is open 24/7, first come, first served.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
Reviews
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If you walk around Ryuokyo Gorge, you'll come across a small, old-fashioned souvenir street. It really gives off the vibe of a Taiwanese scenic spot!
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The station at Ryuokyo Gorge is small and cute, and it's never too crowded. There are also some unique features here!
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I visited Ryuokyo Gorge this time. It's not very well-known in Taiwan, but after walking through it, I felt it was totally worth the trip. Highly recommended!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 龍王峡
- Postal Code
- 321-2521
- Address
- 1357 Fujihara, Nikko, Tochigi
- Closed
- Free to walk
- Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
- From Yagan Railway Aizu-Kinugawa Line’s Ryuokyo Station, walk a short distance.