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Banji-iwa Rock (Futakuchi Gorge)
磐司岩（二口渓谷）Miyagi · Tohoku
A dramatic tuff cliff wall reaching 80–150 meters high and stretching some 3 km along the headwaters of the Natori River in Futakuchi Gorge, a designated Place of National Scenic Beauty. A nature trail winds through beech forest past the towering rock face and small waterfalls.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 25 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Natural gorge cliff and nature trail (Place of National Scenic Beauty); free open-air access, no admission gate.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~55 min by car
Tags
rock formationgorgehikingscenic beautyautumn leavesnature
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