Naruko Gorge is a valley in Osaki of Miyagi Prefecture. It is a spot where you can see hundreds of trees with autumn leaves. Due to its beautiful scenery, it is a place perfect for enjoying leisure any time of the year.
Overview of Naruko Gorge
Naruko Gorge is a valley where you can feel nature's presence in Japan. It is located in Osaki of Miyagi Prefecture and very popular for its majestic autumn foliage. With many things to do in the area and with so many scenic views to take in, it's a great place to visit to take a break from the main cities and enjoy a relaxing time.
Highlights of Naruko Gorge
Naruko Gorge is full of nature with lots of attractions. There is also a hot spring town nearby, so you can relax and soak in the hot waters after a day of exploring. It's a highly recommended place to visit for all travelers to Japan.
Naruko Gorge
The great valley view is the first place you should visit in Naruko Gorge. It has superb scenery embellished by the beautiful autumn leaves in autumn. You can fully enjoy nature along the Ofukazawa Walking Trail. The fresh verdure of spring, the deep green of summer and the snow scene of winter here are all special and offer unique sights all throughout the year.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Naruko Gorge
- Address: Hoshinuma, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: About 6 minutes by car from Naruko-Onsen Station
Shiraito Falls
Shiraito Falls is linked to a river 1 km below Kawatabi Ohashi bridge. It is a great place to escape from the summer heat. There are also historic shrines and hot springs located nearby.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Shiraito Falls
- Address: 104 Sakanoue, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: About 20 minutes by car from Naruko-Onsen Station
Restaurants in Naruko Gorge
Naruko Gorge is rich in vegetables and fish grown in the nature. There are many restaurants that offer menus utilizing these food ingredients into mouth-watering dishes.
Gin-no-saji
Gin-no-saji is located inside the perimeter of the hot spring town. You can savour western food in this restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere. We recommend you to try their Wagyu steak and crab cream croquette. The side dish vegetables are also delicious.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Gin-no-saji
- Address: 63-1 Shinyashiki, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: About a 5-minute walk from Naruko Onsen Station
Fujiya Shokudo
For this cafeteria, our recommended dish is the authentic soba. Tempura can also be served together. Make sure to bring an empty, stomach, because the portions are great! You can also enjoy their dish called "Sansai Tororo Soba" with plenty of mountain vegetables and their Onsen tamago are also popular for their deliciousness.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Fujiya Shokudo
- Address: 110-2 Yumoto, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: About a 2-minute walk from Naruko Onsen Station
Hotels in Naruko Onsen
There are also hotels where you can enjoy the serenity of nature up-close. We especially recommended those where you can enjoy Naruko Onsen. We will introduce some of them that are perfect for foreign tourists.
Masuya
This is a popular hot spring for beauty. There is also a warm gensen-kakenagashi (flowing straight from the source). We also recommend Japanese food and guest rooms here where you can feel the charm of Japan. Nigiri sushi is one of the dishes that will make you feel the arts and crafts of the the local area.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Masuya
- Address: 82 Yumoto, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: About a 5-minute walk from Naruko Onsen Station
Hotel Kameya
This is a hotel with several open-air baths. You can admire the nature of Naruko Gorge from the hot spring as well. It is also popular because people can enjoy seasonal vegetable dishes, edible wild plants and mushrooms on location. However, it is necessary to make a reservation in advance if you want to stay at this hotel.
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Hotel Kameya
- Address: 54-6 Kurumaba, Naruko-onsen, Osaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access: Approximately 3 minutes by car from Naruko Onsen Station
Access to Naruko Gorge from airport
It takes about 1 hour flying from Haneda Airport to Yamagata Airport and another 35 minutes to Yamagata Station by shuttle bus. It takes about 45 minutes to go to Shinjo Station from Yamagata Station by Yamagata Shinkansen, and about 1 hour to Naruko Onsen Station by changing to Rikuu East Line in Shinjo.
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