Rairaikyo Gorge
磊々峡
A gorge about 1 km long beside Akiu Onsen's main street, where the Natori River has carved out strange rocks and pools; the free trail takes about half an hour to walk.
Rairaikyo lies at the entrance to Akiu Onsen's main street, where the Natori River has cut a V-shaped gorge about 20 meters deep. A riverside trail about 1 km long passes unusual rocks such as Kakuhan Rock and Kimen Rock (strange-face rock), as well as a heart-shaped pothole called 'nozoki,' which is popular for couples' photos. It is free and open all day, and some sections have night lighting in summer and autumn. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Akiu Onsen bus stop, perfect for a stroll before or after bathing.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Akiu Onsen
- Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery
- Sendai Daikannon
- Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
- Sendai Castle Ruins
- Sendai City Museum
- Miyagi Museum of Art
- Akiu Great Falls