Dorokyo Gorge (Doro Hatcho)
In Japanese: 瀞峡（瀞八丁）
A gorge of the Kitayama River where Nara, Mie and Wakayama meet. In the lower stretch, Doro Hatcho, sheer cliffs and huge rocks rise above calm cobalt-blue water.
Special Place of Scenic Beauty; Yoshino-Kumano National Park
Nearby
- Tamaki Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces ≈ 25 min by car
- Onitakura Cliff ≈ 30 min by car
- Kumano Hongu Taisha and Oyunohara ≈ 35 min by car
- Yunomine Onsen (Kumano) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 45 min by taxi or rental car from JR Shingu Station to Tado, Totsukawa
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Kawasemi river boat tour (about 30 min): 2 people ¥3,800, 3 people ¥4,800, 4 or more ¥1,400 each
- Good to know
- Boats 8:00–17:00, book by phone (0746-69-0168); cancelled when the river is high. The café at Doro Hotel opens from 11:30, closed irregularly
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info