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Kikuchi Gorge
菊池渓谷Kumamoto · Kyushu
Kikuchi Gorge has clear water, mossy rocks, and cool forest air, with quieter corners away from the main stream path. Summer here feels fresh and shaded.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 1,929 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- ¥500 adult (high-school age and up); free for middle-schoolers and younger. Parking now free. Raised from the earlier ¥300 maintenance-cooperation fee.
- Website
- kikuchikeikoku.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- ¥500 adult (high-school age and up); free for middle-schoolers and younger. Parking now free. Raised from the earlier ¥300 maintenance-cooperation fee.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~1h 50m by car
Tags
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