Overview
Shōsenkyō is a gorge on the upper Ara River, north of the Kōfu Basin in Kōfu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, it ranks among Japan's finest scenic spots and is counted as one of the country's five great gorges. Its formal name is Mitake-Shōsenkyō.
Highlights
- ●Gorge scenery designated Special Scenic Beauty
- ●Senga Falls on the upper Ara River
- ●One of Japan's five great gorges
- ●Waters chosen among Heisei's 100 famous springs
History
The gorge was designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty in 1923 (Taishō 12) and elevated to a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1953 (Shōwa 28). A representative scenic site of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, it is also listed among Japan's Twenty-Five Landscapes, the 100 Exquisite Waters of the Heisei Period, and Japan Heritage.
Access
Located in Kōfu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the north side of the Kōfu Basin. Check maps or official information for detailed access.
Best season
Autumn foliage coloring the gorge is especially fine. Fresh greenery and the clear streams of early summer also make for rewarding scenery.
Map
35.7450, 138.5664 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View the odd rock formations and stream from the gorge trail
- 2Walk to Senga Falls to enjoy the cascade
- 3Take in the clear Ara River and its surroundings
- 4End the walk savoring the gorge's scenery
Did you know?
💡 Shōsenkyō is counted as one of Japan's five great gorges.
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