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Sandan-kyo Gorge

Nobuyuki Kondo / CC BY 2.0

Sandan-kyo Gorge

三段峡

Hiroshima · Chugoku

Sandan-kyo Gorge is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring steep cliffs, clear waters, and lush greenery. The area is perfect for hiking and offers picturesque views, especially during the autumn foliage season.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook Sandan-kyo Gorge in favor of more famous destinations like Hiroshima city or Miyajima.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 629 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Trail entry is free per the official Akiota tourism site; separate boat rides (~¥500 round-trip) and parking are not part of base entry.
Website
cs-akiota.or.jp/sandankyo

Today

Open 24 hours¥500

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 3m by car

Tags

naturehikingscenic

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