Ojiragawa Gorge
Open by month
Closed in January. Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February. Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr.
Closed in March. Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr.
Partly closed in April: Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr.
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, late Oct to late Nov.
Partly closed in December: Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A clear stream from Mt. Kaikomagatake with emerald pools and stepped waterfalls. The first pool, Sengafuchi, is 15 min from the car park.
100 Exquisite Waters of Japan
Nearby
- Yamataka Jindai-zakura (Jissoji) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kiyoharu Art Colony ≈ 20 min by car
- Kitazawa Pass ≈ 30 min by car
- Sanbuichi Spring ≈ 30 min by car
- Hirogawara (Kita-dake trailhead) ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves, late Oct to late Nov
- Closed or limited
- Valley trail closed in winter, about mid-Dec to mid-Apr
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from Sudama IC, or 30 min by taxi from Nagasaka or Kobuchizawa Station
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- Past Sengafuchi the trail is a mountain path with fall risk; hiking boots needed
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info