Okutoro, Natural canyon in Kitayama, Japan.
The canyon spans across the Dorokyo Gorge within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, featuring rock formations and massive boulders along the Kitayama River.
The waterway served as a primary transportation route during Japan's logging industry period, when workers guided timber downstream using traditional rafting methods.
The canyon forms part of the Kumano pilgrimage network, connecting to sacred sites and ancient pathways that received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004.
Visitors can explore the canyon through guided boat tours that operate daily from March through November, providing different perspectives of the geological formations.
The waters of Okutoro canyon contain Jabara citrus trees along its banks, a rare fruit variety that grows exclusively in this region of Japan.
Location: Kumano
Location: Kitayama
Part of: Dorokyō
GPS coordinates: 33.93836,135.94550
Latest update: March 15, 2025 14:03
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