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Settsukyo Gorge
摂津峡Osaka · Kansai
A granite river gorge along the Akutagawa River in northern Takatsuki, featuring unusual rock formations, small waterfalls, and a cherry-blossom park at its entrance; a local hiking and river-play spot largely unknown to international visitors. Best timed for early April (sakura), summer (river play), mid-November (koyo).
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.0· 1,257 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to enter the gorge/park. PARKING is charged: ¥1,000 per entry at both the Shimonokuchi (123 spaces) and Kaminokuchi (30 spaces) lots.
- Nearest station
- JR Takatsuki Station
- Website
- takatsuki-kankou.org/spot/92
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hours¥1,000Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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