Taisho Gorge - Oohashi and Shinryu Lake: A Stroll Through Ancient Canyons

A perfect day course for nature lovers, walking through Taisho Gorge—a grand canyon carved by the Taisho River over countless ages through the limestone plateau of the Chugoku Mountains. After procuring freshly baked bread at the roadside station, head to the walking paths where cliffs and clear streams create a beautiful landscape. Explore the year-round cool stalactite cave, Hakuun Cave, and experience the full power of Oohashi Bridge—a natural arch approximately 90 meters long created by the river piercing through limestone. The finale takes you to Shinryu Lake nestled in the gorge, where you can enjoy a sightseeing cruise and a leisurely lakeside walk. From karst plateaus to stalactite caves, natural bridges to lakes—this is an ambitious canyon walk where you can experience the Earth's workings in their entirety in just one day.