Koboke Gorge & Viewpoint
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. Autumn leaves from mid-November.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
The wilder twin of Oboke, with rapids and rocks seen from a roadside viewpoint.
National Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty
Nearby
- Iya Onsen (cable car to riverside bath) ≈ 20 min by car
- Iya Gorge, Peeing Boy Statue & Hinoji Gorge ≈ 20 min by car
- Oboke Gorge & Sightseeing Boat ≈ 25 min by car
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge ≈ 30 min by car
- Biwa Falls ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves from mid-November
- Getting there
- 10 min drive from Oboke Station
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info