Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Kankakei, “cold mist gorge”, is a gorge on Shōdoshima in Kagawa, a Place of Scenic Beauty within Setonaikai National Park, rising to 812 m and celebrated for its Japanese maples. Volunteers formed a society to protect it in 1898, and when there was an attempt to expropriate the area in 1912, a soy-sauce magnate stepped in to keep it preserved. In 1927 it was chosen as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.
Shōdoshima is an island, and we have not checked how to get there or up the gorge, so look for local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
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- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan08s3 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
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- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan21s3 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan05n — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan03s3 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan02s3 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
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- 201211Kankakei Shodoshima Kagawa pref Japan10s4 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
What this place is
The gorge of Kankakei (寒霞渓, Kanka-kei; literally 'cold mist valley') is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty on the island of Shōdo-shima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Part of the Setonaikai National Park, the heights rise to 812 m. The area is celebrated for its Japanese maple trees. Volunteers formed a preservation society in 1898 and when, in 1912, expropriation of the area was attempted, a soy sauce magnate stepped in to ensure its preservation. In 1927 Kankakei was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Lakes & falls
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