Kikuchi Gorge

It’s a true godsend to have access to such a beautiful place with such a minimum of fuss. We had the additional good fortune of arriving shortly after a steady rainfall, on a weekday and before the likely weekend hordes of visitors arrived. It felt as if we had the park largely to ourselves. The paths along the river, connecting one beautiful cascade after another, were easy to navigate even for the moderately mobility limited visitor and yet not so overly developed as to leave one feeling as if he were walking on a city street. The authorities in charge have struck just the right balance between safety, ease of access and preservation of the natural environment so as to accommodate a wide variety of potential visitors. This is really special park with easy access to cascades, waterfalls and scenery of exceptional beauty.

This is a beautiful gorge to visit. We came here on November 12, 2023. We knew the red leaves were gone, but the fallen ones were pretty too. It is relaxing to follow the trail and walk around.

I went here around 1st week of December, and it was pretty cold. This place is visited by tourist all-year round, but the best season to visit is around Summer season. You might also want to check the tourist center and grab something to eat and drink while admiring the view of the place.

Worth visiting this place. A short trail of 1 hour. Enjoy the peaceful nature

This is an amazing walk!
Parking is 200円per car, when we arrived the parking guard offered us an umbrella because it was a bit rainy. Luckily we had our own but the kindness was appreciated!
Entrance to the walk is 200円per adult, which I think is a bargain as that seems like so little for the staff, upkeep of the walk, the visitors guide and numerous bathrooms along the walk.
Even in the rain, this was a really magical walk. The path is pretty easy to navigate and and there's lots of opportunities to see the raging blue river up close.
We weren't able to see many birds, but we did some little frogs, a big toad and red bellied salamanders. I think this walk would be enjoyable in all seasons but we saw lots of momiji trees so I think Autumn would be extra special

Beautiful views of the river and waterfalls. We went in early spring and it was calm and peaceful. We were the only ones there and it was a perfect short scenic walk.

In addition to the gorge and waterfalls near the entrance, there are a couple of vendors that you can buy food from. The vendor in the picture had grilled fish and chicken. I had both the fish and the chicken, both of which were great.

Nice and fresh place with several waterfalls. After paying for parking (200 jpy) and the entrance (200 jpy), you can follow two paths : one is around 30 min and the other is around 1h. No major difficulties on the path (flat and well indicated). Do not forget your towel if you want to try the water (feet only).

Kikuchi Gorge is just amazing. Despite arriving a bit too early for the autumn foliage, the greens just make you want to stay and not going back to concrete jungle at all. Highly recommended!

Beautiful beautiful place for a trek especially during autumn. The colours are amazing, the weather is great. Must visit.

Parking ¥200, entrance ¥200. Has 2 trails, one long one short. Proper shoes recommended. Basically a trail full of waterfalls

This is a wonderful forest bathing course. There are two courses to choose from: healing course and a longer negative ion course. Smell the cedars and wet leaves. Listen to the birds and rushing water. The water is clear, cool and tasteless. Touch tree bark and breath in the oxygenated air

Nature
If you like nature then go

Amazing place and nature. A car is needed, nice to escape from the city and breath fresh air. 2-3 hours spent with pleasure

Beautiful place for a hike. Takes about 2 hours back and forth with lots of time for photo taking.

The most beautiful gorge we have ever seen! The biggest surprise during our 2-week traveling in Kyushu.

A very beautiful place, but a little muddy.

Must visit place just took 1 hour from airport though google told me the double time distance.

Super quiet when we went. A great place to be away from the heat. Peaceful and worth the trip. Staff were very helpful and loved kids. Spent 1/2 a day here just lazing on the river

quiet place with nice view.