Dakigaeri Keikoku Gorge

  • Akita
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Autumn

Dakigaeri Keikoku Gorge, famous for its fresh green foliage and autumn leaves, is a 10-kilometer long gorge that follows the middle reaches of the Tamagawa River, which flows through Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate. It was named "Dakigaeri" (meaning "hugging and turning back") because the mountain path was once so narrow and steep that people had to pass each other by virtually hugging and turning back. The Mikaeri no Taki (Return-Gazing Waterfall), so beautiful it makes you want to turn back and look at it again and again, is the gorge's top attraction. You can walk along the gorge up to the Iimura Shonen Monument. Along this path, numerous scenic spots unfold before your eyes, offering stunning views that will keep your approximately 40-minute walk captivating.

Dakigaeri Keikoku Gorge
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新緑の抱返り渓谷

新緑の抱返り渓谷

Tazawako Kakunodate Tourist Association

Dakigaeri Valley / Akita in Autumn

Dakigaeri Valley / Akita in Autumn

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Dakigaeri Keikoku Gorge

Address
394-2 Kamisugusawa, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku-shi, Akita (In front of Kakunodate Station)
Website
https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/ja/
Operator
Tazawako Kakunodate Tourist Association

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