Trail Description

Regarded as one of the most beautiful gorges in Japan, Shosenkyo cuts through the granite hills north of Kofu in Yamanashi. The riverside path climbs past sculpted cliffs, giant boulders and the towering Kakuenbo rock to the Sengataki waterfall. The maples turn brilliant red in autumn.

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Weather forecast - Shosenkyo Gorge

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Shosenkyo Gorge.

light rain

24°C

Light Rain

90% Humidity
2 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

light rain
Today
Light Rain
24°C
light rain
Tomorrow
Light Rain
21°C
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Sunday
Light Rain
23°C
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Monday
Light Rain
23°C
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Tuesday
Light Rain
23°C

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