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Kurobuchi (Black Pool)
黒淵Hiroshima · Chugoku
Kurobuchi is one of Sandankyo's five celebrated scenic spots, a deep emerald-black pool set against sheer cliffs in a bend of the Shiwagi River. A small hand-poled ferry carries visitors across the still water to Kurobuchi-so, a riverside teahouse serving grilled sweetfish and noodles. The primeval forest crowding the walls makes it especially vivid in autumn.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 134 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wed–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Sandankyo gorge entry is free; optional Kurobuchi hand-poled ferry is 500 yen round-trip adult (300 one-way) per Akiota tourism.
- Website
- cs-akiota.or.jp/sandankyo
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
10:00–16:00Fri closedFreeStored weekly hours
Mon–Tue 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wed–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 22m by car
Tags
gorgeriver poolferryautumn foliageteahouse
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