Sandankyo Gorge (三段峡)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 255 min here
About this spot
Sandankyo Gorge (三段峡) is a great ravine about 16 km long carved by the Shibaki River (柴木川), a leading scenic site of Hiroshima Prefecture designated a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Walking is permitted from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and since there is no lighting inside the gorge you must come down within those hours (some sections may be closed, so checking in advance is recommended). Amid the beauty of a ravine woven from crystal-clear water and sheer rock walls, the appeal is choosing a shallow spot and enjoying water play. It is a spot worthy of the climax of the day, where you can fully touch the majestic nature of the Chugoku Mountains.
Season & hours
Name: 三段峡
Date & time: 散策可能時間 7:30–17:00(峡内に照明なし・時間内に下山要)。一部区間は通行止め中(2026年時点)
Venue: 山県郡安芸太田町戸河内・柴木川
Tips
Some places inside the gorge have poor footing, so visit in non-slip river shoes. Check the closure status of certain sections and the latest safety information on Akiota Town's official information before your visit. Move with time to spare so that you can come down by 5 p.m.
Best time to visit
After around noon, when the sun has warmed the water, is the best time for river play.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
23°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均4.7℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Togouchi, Akiota Town, Yamagata District, Shibaki River
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