Oni no Shitaburui Gorge
The 'Devil's Tongue Trembling' — a river gorge where massive granite boulders crowd the riverbed so tightly that water churns through them in a continuous roar. Suspension bridges run above.
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The gorge name means "demon's tongue trembling" — apt for the boulder-choked rapids. The trail is short (about 1.5 km) but the rock formations are impressive. Visit after rain for the most dramatic water flow. Combine with nearby Akigawa Valley for a full day.
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