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Yabakei Sarutobi Gorge

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Yabakei Sarutobi Gorge

猿飛千壺峡

Oita · Kyushu

Sarutobi has pothole rock formations, clear water, and a forested gorge setting. It is dramatic yet much quieter than the broader Yabakei highlights.

Why we picked it

It is a specific side gorge that many visitors skip even when visiting the area.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 753 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free to visit; open natural gorge with free parking (36 spaces). No gate, no admission.
Website
yabakei.com/landscape/sarutobi

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~1h 22m by car

Tags

gorgeriverrock formationsnature

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