Nakatsu Gorge
中津渓谷
A gorge of boulders, falls and pools with a 2 km trail, in the hills of the upper Niyodo River.
Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-06 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Nakatsu Gorge is a scenic gorge on the Nakatsu River, a tributary of the upper Niyodo River, in the town of Niyodogawa, Kōchi. Full of cliffs, huge boulders, waterfalls and pools, it is the heart of the Nakatsu Gorge Prefectural Natural Park, designated in 1958.
A walking trail of a little over 2 km follows the valley. Along it are Uryū Falls, 20 m high and chosen for its grandeur as No. 31 of the 88 Views of Shikoku, a stone pillar about 8 m tall, Momiji Falls and Ryūgū Pool. There is also a hot-spring lodge, and the gorge is known for its autumn colours around November.
We have not checked the trail's condition or a public-transport route, 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- 秋の中津渓谷 (Nakatsu Gorge in autumn) 23 Nov, 2014 - panoramio — Hiroaki Kaneko · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- 中津渓谷 - panoramio — r18 INO (PACHIMO) · CC BY 3.0 · source · resized
- 中津渓谷 - panoramio (1) — r18 INO (PACHIMO) · CC BY 3.0 · source · resized
- 中津渓谷 - panoramio (2) — r18 INO (PACHIMO) · CC BY 3.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Nakatsu Gorge (中津渓谷) is a scenic gorge on the Nakatsu River, a tributary of the upper Niyodo River, in the town of Niyodogawa, Kōchi Prefecture. Rich in cliffs, huge boulders, waterfalls and pools, it is the heart of the Nakatsu Gorge Prefectural Natural Park, designated in 1958. A walking trail of a little over 2 km follows the valley, and there is a hot-spring lodge. Along it are the 20 m Uryū Falls, chosen for its grandeur as No. 31 of the 88 Views of Shikoku, a stone pillar about 8 m high, Momiji Falls and Ryūgū Pool. The gorge is known for its autumn colours around November.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-06 · Official visitor information
Background text translated from Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Lakes & falls
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