Kankakei Gorge

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Kankakei Gorge, located in the center of Shodoshima, is ranked among Japan's top three most beautiful gorges and is a scenic spot with dynamic unusual rock formations created by volcanic activity about 13 million years ago. From the ropeway, you can overlook sheer cliffs and the blue Seto Inland Sea, and the aerial walk woven by sky, sea, and gorge is overwhelmingly powerful. Especially the autumn foliage, where the entire mountain is dyed in burning red and yellow, fascinates people worldwide as one of Japan's finest beauties. It shows completely different expressions in fresh green spring, cool summer, and quiet winter. Well-maintained promenades also make trekking popular to feel the energy of great nature on foot. It is a special place where you can savor the beauty of natural formations with all five senses.

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Kagawa Prefecture

Kankakei Gorge

Address: Kankakedori, Shodoshima Town, Shozu District, Kagawa Prefecture
Website: https://shodoshima.or.jp/
Operator: Shodoshima Tourism Association

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