Overview
Dakigaeri Ravine is a gorge in the city of Semboku, Akita Prefecture, also known as Dakigaeri-kei. It lies along the middle reaches of the Tamagawa River, a tributary of the Omono River, and stretches about 10 kilometres. Part of the Tazawako-Dakigaeri Prefectural Natural Park, it is especially renowned for its autumn foliage.
Highlights
- ●Middle Tamagawa gorge scenery
- ●Autumn foliage
- ●Tazawako-Dakigaeri Prefectural Natural Park
- ●Roughly 10 km ravine
History
The ravine forms part of the Tazawako-Dakigaeri Prefectural Natural Park. The Kamishiro Dam lies upstream on the Tamagawa, whose flow has carved the gorge.
Access
The ravine is in Semboku, south of Lake Tazawa, with the town of Kakunodate downstream. Check maps and official information for detailed directions.
Best season
Autumn is the highlight, when the ravine is famous for its brilliant fall colours.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the ravine from the Lake Tazawa area
- 2Walk along the gorge
- 3Enjoy the foliage and mountain stream
- 4Continue downstream to Kakunodate
Did you know?
💡 Also called Dakigaeri-kei, the ravine runs about 10 kilometres along the middle Tamagawa and sits just south of Lake Tazawa.
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