Kikuchi Gorge

4.5

It is located approximately 50 minutes away from the Ueki Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. This gorge stretches within the Aso-Kuju National Park, and is a scenic area that has been selected as one of the Top 100 Forested Valleys in Japan, the 100 elections of the waterfall in Japan and the Top 100 Famous Water. Also known as Kikuchi Suigen, the underground water of Mt. Asogairin, which flows between a broadleaf forest, creates various lakes and waterfalls of various sizes, creating a landscape filled with variety. The average water temperature in the summer is 13 degrees Celsius, so it is called a natural cooler and is popular as a summer resort area. You can enjoy fresh greenery in the spring, colorful leaves in the autumn and frosty flowers that bloom over the whole mountain in the winter.

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Haru Map
Area: Kikuchi / Yamaga Area
Phone: 0968270210
Hours: 8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
※Dec.-Mar.
Fees: [Maintenance Management Cooperation money] High school students or above 200yen
Parking Lot: Available(465spaces)
Credit Card: Available (Other)
Smoking: Available (Outdoor)
Wi-Fi: Available (Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi)
Note: Contact informationTel:Kikuchi Gorge Toll Friday Office
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Closed due to rain conditions
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
[Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Beautiful Kikuchi Gorge

Reviewed : 2022.09.13

The blueish color from the water is very beautiful. It was so refreshing feeling the cool air from the waters.
Must visit in Kikuchi

Reviewed : 2020.07.15

Wonderful facilities that have recently been upgraded. Magical photo opportunities and zen like peace and beauty! Highly recommend the chicken yakitorii at the entrance!!
Small river gorge with pretty waterfall

Reviewed : 2019.11.18

Peaceful walk along the river bank (the route is a kind of figure of eight shape and the top right part of the eight shape is currently closed). Unfortunately a lot of the river bank is restricted by...