Overview
Tenryu Gorge is a gorge of the Tenryu River in Iida, Nagano Prefecture. It is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and lies within the Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. It is a popular sightseeing spot noted for its rugged, rocky scenery.
Highlights
- ●A gorge of the Tenryu River in Iida, Nagano Prefecture
- ●A nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty
- ●Located within the Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
- ●Selected in 1927 as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan
History
Tenryu Gorge is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and forms part of the Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. In 1927 it was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. It is noted as an accessible sightseeing destination with rugged, rocky scenery along the river.
Access
A gorge of the Tenryu River located in Iida, Nagano Prefecture. It can be reached from the surrounding urban area.
Best season
The rocky walls of the gorge and the river scenery can be enjoyed year-round, with the changing seasonal landscape a highlight.
Map
35.4403, 137.8180 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Start from the surrounding town and head to Tenryu Gorge
- 2Take in the rocky walls and flow of the Tenryu River gorge
- 3Stroll through the designated Place of Scenic Beauty
- 4Stop by nearby tourist facilities to savor the gorge scenery
Did you know?
💡 In 1927 Tenryu Gorge was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.
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