Naruko-kyo Gorge
A large ravine surrounded by trees and rocky mountains that is 2.5km in length and 100m deep. In addition to the fresh green of spring to early summer, the autumn foliage from mid-October to mid-November is especially superb. There is an approximately 2.5km walking trail stretching from the entrance on the Naruko side to the Nakayamadaira entrance, where there is a viewing platform with an exquisite view.
View scenic routes that include this spot
RELAX & MINGLE
More Information about Naruko-kyo Gorge
Street address
- Hoshinuma Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi
Access
Route1
- Take the train to JR Naruko-Onsen Station.
Take a taxi for about 10 min. to Naruko-kyo Gorge viewing platform
- Take the train to JR Naruko-Onsen Station.
Route2
- An approx. 50-min. walk from JR Nakayamadaira-Onsen Station ※During autumn foliage season, as it gets crowded particularly on weekends and holidays, walking can ensure a more precise arrival time.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- Oct., Nov.
Point
- During the autumn foliage season, there is a paid shuttle bus ("Momiji-go") from JR Naruko-Onsen Station. (Mid-Oct. to early Nov.; 6-7 a day)
On weekends and holidays, the "Resort Minori" express train can be used from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Sendai Station or Furukawa Station. It has large windows from which passengers can enjoy the view of rice paddy fields and Naruko-kyo Gorge.
update: Sep.9.2025

Spots around
-
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
-
Sushitetsu
-
Otaka-Mori
-
Sendai City Museum
-
Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
-
Jozenji-dori Ave.
-
Yajiro Kokeshi Village
-
Zao Fox Village
-
Discovery Center
-
Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
-
Downtown Sendai City
-
Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
-
Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
-
Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
-
Urakasumi Sake Brewery
-
Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
-
SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
-
Johgi Nyorai
-
Loople Sendai
-
Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
-
Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
-
Kirin Brewery Sendai
-
Sendai Mediatheque
-
Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
-
Sendai Daikannon
-
Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
-
Kataribe taxi
-
Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
-
Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
-
The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
-
Zuihoden Mausoleum
-
Bar hopping in Iroha Yokocho
-
Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
-
Sagakei Gorge
-
Sendai Station
-
Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
-
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
-
Matsushima Islands Area
-
Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
-
Site of Sendai Castle
-
Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
-
Zao Okama crater lake
-
Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
-
Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
-
Ishinomori Manga Museum
-
Sendai Station
-
Matsushima Islands Area