Osugidani Gorge
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in May — at its best. Fresh green and rhododendrons (late April–May), autumn leaves (October–November).
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. Fresh green and rhododendrons (late April–May), autumn leaves (October–November).
Partly closed in November: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A remote gorge on the upper Miyagawa River, counted among Japan's three great gorges. The trail passes seven waterfalls and eleven suspension bridges. The full route is about 16 km and needs a night in a mountain hut.
Yoshino-Kumano National Park; UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (core area)
Nearby
- Odaigahara ≈ 30 min by car
- Magose Pass (Kumano Kodo Iseji) ≈ 40 min by car
- Takihara-no-miya Shrine ≈ 1 h by car
- Dorogawa Onsen ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Mitarai Valley ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- May, October — Fresh green and rhododendrons (late April–May), autumn leaves (October–November)
- Getting there
- Odai town bus from JR Misedani Sta. to Osugi (about 63 min); a reserved hikers' bus runs to the trailhead (10:30 from Michi-no-Eki Okuise Odai)
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Trail contribution ¥1,000 per person (per season)
- Good to know
- Open late April to late November (closed in winter). For experienced hikers: a one-day traverse is not feasible and beginner-only groups are refused. Submit a hiking plan
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info