2.8km
Total Distance
235m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Regarded as one of the most beautiful gorges in Japan, Shosenkyo cuts through the granite hills north of Kofu in Yamanashi. The riverside path climbs past sculpted cliffs, giant boulders and the towering Kakuenbo rock to the Sengataki waterfall. The maples turn brilliant red in autumn.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
Greenline Shosenkyo · 405m from the start
Parking
371m from the start
Surface
paved

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy