Nakatsu Gorge
中津渓谷
A gorge of giant boulders in Niyodogawa town, with trails linking Uryū Falls and deep blue pools. Stone statues of the Seven Lucky Gods line the way.
Nakatsu Gorge is a canyon carved by the Nakatsu River, a tributary of the Niyodo River. Water flows crystal-clear between the giant boulders, a jade-like color that is one of the signature sights of the 'Nikobuchi blue.' The round-trip walking trail takes about 1 hour and passes stone pillars, the Ryūgū Pool, and the roughly 20-meter Uryū Falls. Stone statues of the Seven Lucky Gods are scattered along the path, and finding them all is part of the fun. The entrance has a hot spring inn and a parking lot. The gorge is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves change color. It is about 1.5 hours by car from central Kochi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yasui Gorge
- Shikoku Karst
- Kure Taisho-machi Market
- Nikobuchi
- Kochi Castle
- Hirome Market
- Kochi Sunday Market
- Harimaya Bridge