Sandankyo Gorge
A 16km narrow gorge in the Nishi-Chugoku Mountains carved by the Nishiki River. Pools, cascades, and overhanging walls of moss-covered granite, accessible by rowboat and cliff-side paths. Spectacular autumn foliage.
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A remote and beautiful three-tiered gorge deep in the Hiroshima mountains — the vivid green water, moss-covered boulders, and waterfalls are extraordinary. The 16km round-trip gorge trail is the full experience; a shorter 4km section covers the most dramatic cascades. Very quiet even in peak season — a genuine escape.
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