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Upstream of Kikuchi River in northern Kumamoto prefecture
is where one can encounter full of untouched great nature.
With complex gorges, trees and shrubs of great variations,
and spring waters spouting out from various spots, the scenery
of the river never bores visitors.
The ravine is inside the government-owned nature zone, its
nature is strictly protected by local forest department.
Kikuchi ravine also attracts visitors from all over Japan
and beyond who travel to see its prominent cascades and beautiful
deep pools, one of which is exquisite Yonju-Sanman-Taki (cascade
of 430 thousand).
The water temperature is kept naturally at 13 degrees C. all
year long.
Location: Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture
Transportation: 30 minute bus ride for "Kikuchi Keikoku"
from JR "Kumamoto" station
Contact: Kikuchi-shi City Office 81-(0)968-25-1111
One could be easily obsessed before the magnificent nature
(Photo by Kikuchi-shi city office)
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Kikuchi
valley in Spring time
(Photo by Kikuchi city office)
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Reimei-no-Taki, or Waterfall of dawn
(Photo by Kikuchi city office) |
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