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Rairaikyo Gorge
磊々峡Miyagi · Tohoku
A roughly 700-meter riverside gorge on the Natori River right at the edge of Akiu Onsen, with sculpted rock walls, small cascades and clear emerald pools. A free, easy walking trail leads past the Nozokibashi bridge and a natural heart-shaped hollow in the rock.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.1· 1,615 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — a ~650–700 m riverside walking trail from Nozoki Bridge (look for the heart-shaped pool). Free parking at the Akiu Sato Center (about 25 cars).
- Nearest station
- Ayashi Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~29 min by car
Tags
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