Kurobe Gorge, Canyon in Toyama Prefecture, Japan
The Kurobe Gorge extends over 20 kilometers through the Northern Japanese Alps, with granite cliffs rising 1500 meters above the Kurobe River.
The region remained restricted by the Kaga clan until the Meiji period, when construction of hydroelectric facilities began in 1920 along the gorge walls.
The Kurobe Gorge Railway connects multiple natural hot springs, including the Kuronagi Onsen, which dates back to the year 1670.
Visitors can access the gorge from mid-April through November via an electric railway that travels between Unazuki Station and Keyakidaira Station.
The gorge features the Atohiki Bridge, spanning 60 meters above Kuronagi Creek, named after visitors who stepped backward upon seeing its extreme depth.
Location: Toyama Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 36.64444,137.68333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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