Small, three-person, rowboats are available for hire for around 2000 yen from the southern end of the gorge. To navigate the gorge by boat involves a bit of rowing and takes about half an hour. To see the splendor on foot, walk over the one-kilometer long pathway along the cliff tops then step out onto the wooden observation platform by the waterfall. Practical Information: You can enjoy the sight of this incredible piece of nature in Japan by foot or by boat. Part way along the narrow channel, the Minainotaki waterfall cascades down from above giving Takachiho Gorge an even more bewitching and mythical appeal. The slate-grey vertical cliffs are adorned with moss and overgrown with trees which creates an atmosphere magical enough to have inspired the birth of legends. The gorge has one-hundred-meter-high walls of basalt rock which rise above the blue-green waters of the Gokase River. Takachiho Gorge truly is a live version of Japanese art. What are the best natural sights in Japan? Here’s ten of the best which you can’t miss seeing when visiting the country. Japanese art is often inspired by Japan’s landscapes, and when you see it, you’ll begin to understand why. They are just as outstanding and can easily compete with anything man ever created and put on display in one of Tokyo’s technological museums or exhibitions. Japan has an abundance of natural wonders. Believe it there’s a lot more to Japan than just Tokyo. Tokyo is a major draw and often tops a lot of people’s list of must-dos, but the capital city is not the only reason Japan is such a popular country to visit. Japan attracts almost thirty million visitors a year. We enjoyed the views, the Northern Territories display, and a few eagles, but found it windy and a bit chilly in September. The pass is one of Japan’s first places to easily see Autumn colors, in early October, because of its altitude and northern latitude. The pass is closed during the winter (late November to late April), necessitating a long trip south to get from Rausu to Utoro. Bears, deer, eagles, and other wildlife frequent the pass and can occasionally be seen. The pass is between Mount Tencho on the south and Mount Rausu on the north, and lies at an altitude of 740 meters. There is a parking area at the pass where one can see on the east Kunashiri Island, one of the Japanese islands that have been occupied by the Soviet Union and then Russia since the end of WWII, and on the west, the Sea of Okhotsk. We do plan to go back next Autumn for the Koyo leaves.Ĭonnecting Utoro on the west coast and Rausu on the east coast of the Shiretoko peninsula, Hwy 334 climbs the backbone of the peninsula through the mountains of the Shiretoko National Park and crosses the peninsular divide at the Shiretoko Pass. There is also an onsen spa beside a waterfall which we walked to, so good shoes are a must if you want to stop and go walking.Įven on a rainy misty day, we were still amazed at the scenery. However, you end up stopping at many spots for the photogenic scenery and the drive takes much longer. The road is around 33km and takes around an hour non-stop due to the steepness and windiness of the road. There is a discounted return rate if you want to buy a return ticket when you enter the park. The one way trip costs around Y1400 - Y1600 depending on the size of your car. Unfortunately camping is not allowed, nor is taking flora or fauna from the park. The park can be hiked and there are many short walks to be taken to absorb the scenery. We went simply because we had a spare day off and chose this drive on that day. We went in July, which is Summer, and there was still plenty of snow, with the melt making the rivers and waterfalls run full. This is called Koyo and is extremely beautiful. The road connects Ishikawa to Gifu and named as such for each end point.Īutumn is the best time as the leaves turn from green to copper/gold. It is called White Road because the Kanji for Hakusan is White Mountain and the Kanji for Shirakawa-Go is White River Village. The Hakusan National Park is beautiful, though winter access to the White Road isn't possible due to the snow.
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