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Kakusenkei Gorge

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Kakusenkei Gorge

鶴仙渓

Ishikawa · Chubu

A 1.3km riverside promenade along the Daishoji River in Yamanaka Onsen, from Korogi Bridge to Kurotani Bridge, crossing the S-shaped Ayatori Bridge (designed by ikebana master Hiroshi Teshigawara, illuminated evenings). A seasonal kawadoko tea platform runs Apr-Oct along the gorge.

Why we picked it

Promoted by JNTO/Ishikawa Travel but not JR-Pass-reachable (requires local bus/car) — caps casual traffic despite being a genuinely scenic gorge walk.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 677 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free open public trail, no gate. Optional kawadoko tea service ¥300-600 (not admission).
Nearest station
JR Kaga Onsen Station
Website
yamanaka-spa.or.jp

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free open public trail, no gate. Optional kawadoko tea service ¥300-600 (not admission).

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

Kaga Onsen Bus to Yamanaka Onsen Bus Terminal (~30 min, ¥430), then 5 min walk.

Tags

gorgewalkingnature

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