[2025 Niyodogawa Attraction] Travel Guide for Nakatsu Gorge (Updated May)

#Overseas Travel #Kochi Prefecture #Japan Travel During the trip to Kochi Prefecture, we chose to join the Niyodo Adventure The "Nakatsu Gorge Canyoning Course" focuses on the upper reaches of the Niyodo River and the clear streams of the Nakatsu Gorge Mainly 👉🏻You can jump into the deep pool of the waterfall, swim leisurely between caves and embrace the beauty of the blue water of Rendian 📸️🤩🤩A good activity to cool off in summer. Kochi Prefecture has five unique tourist experiences, whether it is forest adventure in Japan's No. 1 forest prefecture, ziplining in the last clear stream, canoeing in the miraculous clear stream, canoeing in the largest dam lake in Shikoku, or stand-up paddle boarding in the sea in Muroto World Geopark, etc. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 address 450 Nanogawa, Niyodogawa-cho, Gogawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan "Nakatsu Valley" is also one of the valley scenery belonging to the Niyodo River system, and it is also the most representative beautiful valley in Shikoku📸️🤩🤩 Starting from the entrance of Nakatsu Valley, it is recommended to follow the trail to enjoy the scenery of Nakatsu Valley. The one-way trail is about 2.3 kilometers to the innermost Uryu Falls and the observatory. Kind tips: Because it is a county natural park, most of the roads are paved hiking trails, which are not difficult to walk. It is a relatively easy route. Address: Nanogawa, Niyodogawa-cho, Gogawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture Transportation: Take the Kuroiwa Sightseeing Bus from JR Sagawa Station and change lines at Osaki Station to Mingano River. Walk for about 10 minutes to the destination.

Starting from Kochi Station, I took a train and then transferred to a bus, spending over two hours to finally arrive at Nakasue Valley. This marked the beginning of my quest to witness the famous "Niyodo Blue"—a term coined by a photographer to describe the crystal-clear blue-green waters of the Niyodo River. Following the park's walking trails, I passed through caves, climbed over rocks, and crossed stone bridges. If you're worried about the difficulty of the path, rest assured—it’s quite manageable, with wooden walkways and steps provided. Along the way, you'll encounter cascading waterfalls, towering stone pillars as tall as two stories, moss-covered deadwood and rocks, and large boulders resting in the stream. The scenery is breathtaking. Listening to the gentle sound of flowing water while gazing at the pristine stream is truly refreshing. The allure of Niyodo Blue is captivating. If you have ample time, join me in exploring Nakasue Valley. Nature lovers will not be disappointed. Helpful Tips: 1. The stream looks even more stunning under sunlight, so it’s best to start your journey in the morning. 2. From Kochi Station, take the JR train to Sakawa Station, then board the Kuroiwa Sightseeing Bus heading to "Kawado." Get off at "Naganokawa" Station, cross the road, and walk along the sloped driveway to reach the valley entrance. 3. Buses may occasionally stop running or skip certain stops during specific times. It’s highly recommended to visit the tourist center (there’s a large one right next to Kochi Station) to inquire about transportation routes and bus schedules in advance.

Nakatsu Valley Prefectural Natural Park is a healing spot where you can enjoy the most beautiful nature in Kochi Prefecture✨ As you walk along the promenade along the valley, you will be surrounded by the sound of the clear river and the scent of the trees, and you will experience a moment where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city🍃. In particular, "Uryu Falls" attracts visitors with its mysterious scenery created by the powerful flowing water and greenery🌊. I visited during the rainy season. The waterfall in the heavy rain is really impressive😆 The amount of water was so great that the roar of the waterfall was really scary. . . But it gave me a lot of energy! The scenery of the valley, which shows different expressions depending on the season, is also very photogenic📸 If you visit Kochi, you should definitely visit it. #KochiNature #HealingSpot #BreathtakingViewWalk #DomesticTravelTrip #NakatsuValley

When you come to Kochi Prefecture, in addition to appreciating the beautiful water quality of the "Rindian River", remember to go to this "Nakazu Valley Prefectural Park". Walk slowly in this valley. Along the way, you can step on the stream rocks and small bridges. Walking to the finish line can also see "Rain Dragon Falls", up close to see the river water pouring down from a height of 20 meters, quite shocking 😃! Address: Nanogawa, Inyogawa Town, Gogawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture　 Driving Tour: About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Kochi City Parking: About 3 parking spaces at the entrance to the creek #unpopular attractions #four countries #four countries itinerary #japan travel #japan attractions #100 ways to travel

#KochiTourism #NiyodoRiver When you think of Kochi, you think of beautiful rivers! Of course the Shimanto River is beautiful, but you should definitely go and see the blue river known as Niyodo Blue!! There are several spots where you can see Niyodo Blue, but Nakatsu Valley has a fairly good amount of footpaths, and the contrast between the green of the forest, the blue of the river, and the large white rocks is very beautiful. There is also plenty of parking, so you don't have to worry about crowds. There are maps along the way, so you can enjoy it as if you're taking a walk within a reasonable range. This photo was taken when I visited in March, and the blue scenery was very beautiful!