Uotobi Valley (Kihoku Town)

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"Uotobikei," located on a tributary of the Choshi River in Kihoku Town, is a beautiful valley where strange and giant rocks continue, and it is famous for the extremely high transparency of the river. True to its name (meaning "valley where fish jump"), the water is as clear as emerald green and you can see all the way to the riverbed. It is popular as a summer activity spot where you can enjoy playing in nature, such as natural rock slides and diving into deep pools. Spending time touching the crystal-clear water in a quiet valley surrounded by deep greenery becomes a luxurious experience where you can feel the blessings of Japan's rich nature most closely.

Uotobi Valley (Kihoku Town)
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魚飛渓【ドローン撮影】(紀北町)｜観光三重｜三重県の観光・旅行情報

魚飛渓【ドローン撮影】(紀北町)｜観光三重｜三重県の観光・旅行情報

Mie Prefectural Tourism Federation

Uotobi Valley (Kihoku Town)

Address
Kihoku-cho, Kitamuro-gun, Mie
Website
https://kihoku-kanko.com/
Operator
Kihoku Town Tourism Association

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