Naruko Gorge

Viewpoint · Tōhoku — Northern Honshū

Autumn foliage at Naruko Gorge
Photo: T-KIMURA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

A basalt gorge in Miyagi Prefecture cut by the Oyasu River, walked via a riverside path and viewed from the Ofukazawa observation deck. It's one of Tohoku's most famous fall panoramas, usually peaking in mid-October.

Best for: Tohoku's classic gorge view

Don’t miss

  • Ofukazawa observation deck
  • Gorge walkway

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