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Ena Gorge River

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Ena Gorge River

恵那峡

Gifu · Chubu

Ena Gorge River offers breathtaking views as you boat through the stunning Akechi Daira gorge, surrounded by lush chestnut trees. This area is rich in history, being part of the ancient Nakasendo route that connected Kyoto and Edo.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this serene location in favor of more popular tourist spots.

Best season
Autumn
Autumn for the vibrant foliage
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.9· 2,602 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Gorge/scenery free to view. The sightseeing boat cruise is a separate paid activity (approx JPY1500 adult).
Nearest station
Ena Station
Website
city.ena.lg.jp/ena_shokai/5699.html

Today

9:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~1h 13m by car

Tags

naturekayakinghistory

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