Tenryu-kyo Gorge

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A breathtaking gorge designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, where the Tenryu River carves through massive granite cliffs. Visitors can enjoy the dramatic landscape from the "Tenryu-kyo Line" boat tours or walk across the "Tsutsuji-hashi" suspension bridge for a thrilling aerial view. The valley is particularly famous for its vibrant cherry blossoms in spring and fiery red maples in autumn, offering a masterpiece of nature’s seasonal artistry in Southern Nagano.

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Tenryu-kyo Gorge

Address
4756 Kawaji, Iida-shi, Nagano
Website
https://www.msnav.com/
Operator
Minami Shinshu Tourism Bureau

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