Yabakei Gorge

“Volcanic cliffs frame Japan's top-three autumn foliage river canyon.”

Beautiful Scenery
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Yabakei Gorge, located in the northern region of Oita prefecture, is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, and is said to be one of the top 3 spots in Japan to see the autumn leaves and foliage in Japan. With the Yamakunigawa river running through it, this naturally occurring gorge and it's many caves, rock formations and cliffs give for quite the scenic spot all year around. Also a great place to explore, there a plethora of different scenic spots to be seen at Yabakei Gorge with many hiking trails, cycle roots and hot springs in the area too.

Spot NameYabakei Gorge
Postal Code〒871-0422
Address3152 Oaza shinyaba, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
Telephone Number0979-54-3111
Official URLhttps://nakatsuyaba.com/?special=special04
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yabakei Gorge?
Volcanic cliffs frame Japan's top-three autumn foliage river canyon.
Where is Yabakei Gorge?
Yabakei Gorge is located at 3152 Oaza shinyaba, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City.
Can I visit Yabakei Gorge with a local guide?
Yes. WOW U lists activities around Yabakei Gorge hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.