Dakigaeri Gorge
Open by month
Closed in January. Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February. Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April).
Closed in March. Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April).
Partly closed in April: Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April).
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best.
Partly closed in November: Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April).
Closed in December. Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A gorge on the Tamagawa River between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate, with blue water, a red suspension bridge and a waterfall along a 40-minute trail.
Nearby
- Kakunodate Samurai District ≈ 25 min by car
- Lake Tazawa ≈ 35 min by car
- Former Ikeda Family Garden ≈ 50 min by car
- Nyuto Onsen (Tsurunoyu) ≈ 55 min by car
- Karamatsu Shrine ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October
- Closed or limited
- Trail and toilets closed in winter (late Nov to late April)
- Getting there
- About 15 min by car from JR Kakunodate Sta.; 'Yobunoru Kakunodate' on-demand ride also available
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Sections of the trail may be closed for works; check the city site
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info