[2025 Iida Attraction] Travel Guide for Tenryukyo Gorge (Updated Jun)

🏞 Stunning Viewpoints • A majestic canyon stretching 2km along the Tenryu River, with cliffs reaching up to 57m high. The white granite is adorned with seasonal colors from pine, cherry, and maple trees. • Named "Tenryu no Gotoshi" by Edo-period Confucian scholar Sakatani Roro and designated as a scenic spot. In the Meiji era, calligraphy master Kusakabe Meikaku named ten representative rock formations "Tenryu Gorge Ten Wonders." 🚶♀️ Charming Walking Trails & River Cruises • The walking trail is a 2km loop course (about 1 hour on foot), allowing visitors to easily enjoy famous spots like Ryukakubo Peak, Tsutsuji Bridge, and observation decks. • **River Cruise (Tenryu Line Cruise)** lasts about 40–50 minutes, featuring boatman navigation and net-throwing performances for an immersive experience of the gorge from the water. 🌉 Aerial Stroll Spot "Sora Sanpo Tenryu Gorge" • Opened in 2019, the Tenryu Gorge Bridge's underpass walkway offers a bird's-eye view of the canyon from 80m above ground. Enjoy photogenic views of the Iida Line trains and river cruise boats below. 🍂 Seasonal Highlights • Spring: Cherry blossoms, Mitsuba azaleas, and double-flowered cherries brighten the walking trails. • Summer: Fresh greenery, babbling streams, and refreshing river breezes. • Autumn: The gorge transforms into a "brocade painting" during the fall foliage season. • Winter: Snow-covered rock faces resemble ink paintings, creating a magical atmosphere. 🎯 Travel Tips • Clothing: Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for seasonal weather conditions. • Access: • By car: About 15 minutes from Iida IC • By train: 3 minutes on foot from JR Iida Line Tenryu Gorge Station • Parking: Multiple free parking lots available (Central, North, Ota Shita Plaza, PA, etc.) • Sora Sanpo walkway hours: April–September 6:30–18:00, October–March 7:30–16:30 ✅ Recommended for: • Those seeking a relaxing getaway with the beauty of a natural canyon and easy hiking 💚 • Adventurers looking for memorable experiences like river cruises and aerial strolls 🚣♀️ • Photography enthusiasts eager to capture seasonal landscapes, trains, and boats in one spot! 📅 Sample 1-Day Itinerary 1. Morning: Arrive at Tenryu Gorge Station, explore Ryukakubo Peak & Tsutsuji Bridge on the walking trail. 2. Take an aerial stroll on Sora Sanpo Tenryu Gorge and check out the Iida Line trains. 3. Experience the grandeur of the gorge from the water on a river cruise. 4. Relax and unwind at Tenryu Gorge Hot Springs to end the day. Tenryu Gorge is a natural treasure of Southern Shinshu, offering opportunities to "walk," "view," and "feel." Surrounded by rivers, skies, and mountains, it promises a fulfilling day. Be sure to visit and experience its charm! 🌿

#0yentravel The Iida Line is a JR line that connects Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture and Tatsuno in Nagano Prefecture. With a total length of approximately 200 km and over 90 stations, it is one of the longest local lines in the country. In the section that runs along the Tenryu River, the flowing river and mountain scenery decorate the train window, and you can feel the nature of the Chubu mountain region up close. There are many small, secluded stations along the line, known as hidden stations, which are popular with railway fans. Originally a line that connected multiple private railway lines, the line still quietly welcomes travelers while supporting the local lifestyle.

#Spring0yentrip It's like art created by nature! Tenryukyo in southern Nagano Prefecture is attractive for its dynamic valley beauty, carved out by the flow of the Tenryu River over thousands of years. The valley is lined with cliffs, and the river boat ride that weaves through them is thrilling. The scenery changes drastically with the seasons, with fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, so you'll never get bored no matter how many times you go. In 2020, a pedestrian-only bridge called "Sora Sanpo Tenryukyo" was completed, and it's also a nice point that you can see the whole valley from above! 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: Kawaji, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture ✴︎Access: Right next to JR Iida Line "Tenryukyo Station" / About 20 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Iida IC" ✴︎Fee: Walking in the valley is free (River boat ride is paid and requires reservation) ✴︎Opening hours: Free to walk (River boat ride varies depending on the season and weather)

Tenryukyo, a hidden gem in Nagano Prefecture, is a healing spot where you can feel the beauty of the valley and the air of nature! Take a leisurely walk to refresh your mind and body♪ 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Tenryukyo Tenryukyo is attractive for its valley lined with strange rocks and promenade surrounded by deep green forests. On the Tenryukyo Bridge Promenade, which is about 2 km long, you can see the Tenryu River spreading out below you and experience the scale of nature! The cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves are very beautiful♪ ✴︎Tenryukyo Bridge and View Spots Completed in 2019, Sora Sanpo Tenryukyo is a pedestrian-only observation walkway! You can experience the strange feeling of walking on the river♪ The spectacular view from the bridge is perfect for photos! ✴︎Nearby gourmet and rest spots There are cafes using local ingredients and soba restaurants nearby. Stop by during your walk and enjoy the flavors of Nagano. ✴︎Travel Tips ・Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes and a drink! ・You can also access it by bus from Iida Station. If you're driving, there's a parking lot, so it's safe♪ ・If you visit early in the morning, there will be fewer people and you can have nature all to yourself in the quiet air! Enjoy nature and the spectacular views! Take a relaxing walk in Tenryukyo Gorge #Spring0yenTrip

#0yentravelautumn Hello! It's Mayan ☀️Go to a spot full of nature and recharge your energy! Today I'll introduce 5 spots that will make that happen ✨. I've carefully selected some spots that are a little mystical and will give you energy! 📍Tenryukyo / Nagano A gorge on the Tenryu River in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. You can enjoy apple foot baths with floating apples 🍎 and river rafting! It's so fascinating that you can stare at it for hours ~ 📍Genbikei / Miyagi A gorge in the middle reaches of the Iwai River in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. Try soothing yourself in nature while eating soft and melting rice cakes at the nearby "Itsukushi Dango" 📍Kangara Valley / Okinawa A valley formed by the collapse of a limestone cave in Maekawa, Nanjō City, Okinawa Prefecture. Currently, admission is only by tour, and advance reservations are required! Experience being overwhelmed by the mysterious beauty of the powerfully growing greenery. 📍Totoro Forest / Fukuoka Totoro Forest in Itoshima not only has a beautiful view from the observation deck, but the path along the way is just like Totoro's forest in the Totoro scene! 📍Kurobe Dam / Toyama A dam built exclusively for hydroelectric power generation on the Kurobe River, which is part of the Kurobe River system and flows through Tateyama Town in the eastern part of Toyama Prefecture. The overwhelming size and power of the water is more majestic than ever 💭 For other recommended spots, click here ▶︎ #MaayanNagano #MaayanMiyagi #MaayanOkinawa #MaayanFukuoka #MaayanToyama 👆 to see all the spots together ----------------------Thank you for always liking and saving my posts. I've finally exceeded 900 followers ✨ Yay~ I'd like to continue posting at a leisurely pace while I'm a university student, so please keep supporting me! I'm very happy to follow you, I'll reply to your comments #I love nature

Tenryukyo is a gorge that stretches about 2km from north to south, created by the erosion of the Tenryu River. It is a majestic place famous for its hot springs, colorful autumn leaves, and river rafting!! When I actually went there, it was truly magnificent and beautiful, and absolutely amazing✨ There is a promenade so I was able to take a leisurely stroll👍️ The autumn leaves are also said to be wonderful, so I would like to come back in the fall. [Name] Tenryukyo [Address] 4756 Kawaji, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture 399-2431 #Furitabi #NaganoTrip #IidaTourism #DomesticTrip

I had it at a cafe called Tenryudo in Tenryukyo. It was delicious.