Mitarai Gorge in Tenkawa Village mesmerizes visitors throughout the seasons: spring’s dazzling fresh greenery, summer’s vibrant Satsuki azaleas flourishing along the riverbank, and autumn’s magnificent foliage.
In fall, trees painted in reds and yellows adorn the gorge, their colors mirrored in the crystal-clear stream below, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
The echoing sounds of flowing water fill this healing space, where uniquely shaped rocks, sculpted by nature’s hand, punctuate the landscape, enhancing its mystical beauty.
Getting there: About 10 minutes by car from Tenkawa Village Information Center. Both paid and free parking available.
Note: National Route 309 leading to Mitarai Rest Area has extremely narrow roads. Please drive with caution.
Photographed: November 10, 2015, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)
Text/Kenji Sakamoto
Photo/Kenji Sakamoto
Related Posts
2025-08-06
Legends and Dawn Light Painting Shirahama’s Sacred Moments
The offshore torii (traditional Shinto shrine gate) of Shirahama Shrine emerges…
2024-12-20
Evening Splendor of Sasagawa Nagare
Sasagawa Nagare in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, unfolds as a magnificent…
2024-12-07
Sacred Landscape, Morning Mist Painting Aso’s Natural Nehanzu
Mt. Aso's (1,592-meter /5,223-foot volcano) grandeur lies in its magnificent…




