Naruko Gorge
Open by month
Partly closed in January: Gorge trails are closed from late November to late April. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Partly closed in February: Gorge trails are closed from late November to late April.
Partly closed in March: Gorge trails are closed from late November to late April.
Partly closed in April: Gorge trails are closed from late November 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. Autumn leaves, mid-October to mid-November.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves, mid-October to mid-November.
Partly closed in December: Gorge trails are closed from late November to late April. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
A deep V-shaped gorge that turns red and gold in autumn, with trains crossing a bridge above.
Nearby
- Naruko Onsen ≈ 15 min by car
- Hojin no Ie (Former Ariji Family House) ≈ 25 min by car
- Former Yubikan School and Garden ≈ 45 min by car
- Ginzan Onsen ≈ 55 min by car
- Mt. Kurikoma (Iwakagami-daira) ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October, November — Autumn leaves, mid-October to mid-November
- Closed or limited
- Gorge trails are closed from late November to late April
- Getting there
- 10 min by taxi from Naruko-Onsen Station
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free (parking ¥500 in autumn)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info