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Sarutobi Ruins Gorge
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Sarutobi Ruins Gorge
猿飛千壺峡
Est. 120Asago, Kansai
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Overview
Volcanic gorge with emerald pools named for monkeys that once leaped across its narrows.
A narrow river gorge in northern Hyogo where volcanic rock formations create a series of emerald pools and small waterfalls. The name refers to a legend that monkeys once leaped across the gorge at its narrowest point. The trail winds along the river through dense forest, passing through a natural rock tunnel carved by millennia of erosion.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 猿飛千壺峡
- Nearest station
- Tottori Station (50 min drive)
- Reservations
- not required
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