Omogo Gorge
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
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. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Gosiki-gawara riverbed and Toragataki Falls.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A gorge at the southern foot of Mount Ishizuchi with very clear water, boulder-strewn riverbeds and two walking trails leading to falls and maple groves.
National Place of Scenic Beauty; Ishizuchi Quasi-National Park
Nearby
- Mount Ishizuchi ≈ 20 min by car
- Yasui Gorge (Niyodo Blue) ≈ 25 min by car
- Iwayaji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Nakatsu Gorge ≈ 45 min by car
- Niko-buchi Pool ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Gosiki-gawara riverbed and Toragataki Falls
- Getting there
- About 1 hr 20 min by car from Matsuyama IC. The Omogo bus line ended in March 2026; from central Kuma, use the reservation-only Kumakuru shared ride (book the day before)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Parking for about 50 cars (free)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info