Taishaku Gorge
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Taishaku Gorge, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty in Hiroshima Prefecture, boasts magnificent valley scenery. The natural formations of O-bashi and Hakun-do are truly awe-inspiring.
Highlights
- Experience the magnificent valley scenery
- Nationally designated place of scenic beauty
- The breathtaking O-bashi, one of Japan's 100 best bridges
- The magical beauty of Hakun-do limestone cave
- Enjoy the valley scenery from a sightseeing boat
Basic Information
- Address
- Taishaku-midori, Higashijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Hiroshima
- Access
- About 20 minutes by car from the Higashijo Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway Show route
- Op.Hours
- Open year-round
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- For the Jojakkyo Gorge area, please use the Daijaku No. 1 Parking Lot (200 cars, fee applies) or the Daijaku No. 2 Parking Lot (130 cars, fee applies). For the Shinryu Lake area, please use the Misaka Parking Lot (300 cars, fee applies) or the Trail Center/Sato Shoten Parking Lot (40 cars).
Overview
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