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Ryuokyo Gorge
龍王峡Tochigi · Kanto
A ~3km volcanic-rock river gorge on the upper Kinugawa River between Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen, inside Nikko National Park. Three distinct rock sections (white rhyolite, green tuff, purple andesite) with a maintained trail system, suspension bridges, and Nijimi Falls.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 1,725 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — public trail. Free parking (~100 spaces) at the trailhead.
- Nearest station
- Ryuokyo Station (Yagan Railway, Aizu-Kinugawa Line)
- Website
- ryuokyo.org/hiking.html
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Limited Express 'Liberty Aizu' runs direct from Tokyo Asakusa to Ryuokyo Station without transfer; trail starts steps from the station. Trains/buses run only hourly.
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