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Sarutobi (Monkey Leap)
猿飛Hiroshima · Chugoku
Sarutobi is a dramatically narrow passage on the Yokogawa tributary where rock walls over 20 m high close to within a few meters of each other. It is named for monkeys that were said to leap across the gap between the cliffs. A flat-bottomed ferry glides through the shaded corridor of stone and clear water.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to view within Sandankyo gorge; the Kurobuchi wooden boat crossing nearby charges a separate optional fare.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 26m by car
Tags
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