Nametoko Gorge

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The "Nametoko Gorge," spreading upstream of the Meguro River—a tributary of the Shimanto River—is one of Japan's premier canyon beauties with untouched great nature remaining, located within the rugged Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park. Smooth riverbeds of single giant rocks have been carved out over long years, and the elegant flow of pure water is truly an artwork created by nature. The biggest highlight is the "Yukiwa Falls," selected among Japan's top 100 waterfalls, where water gracefully slides down a massive rock face. In recent years, it has become famous as a mecca for "canyoning," a full-scale canyon activity highly popular worldwide, drawing adventure lovers from home and abroad who seek the exciting experience of sliding down natural water slides.

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Nametoko Gorge

Address
Nametoko Valley, Meguro, Matsuno Town, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture
Website
https://www.town.matsuno.ehime.jp/life/2/2/7/
Operator
Matsuno Town Office

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