Autumn leaves in Niguchi Gorge

Basic Information

Location

〒982-0244 Niguchi Gorge, Baba Prefectural Nature Park, Akiho-cho, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

More details

URL

• Niguchi Gorge
• Akiu Onsenkyo Tourist Information Center

Access

From JR Ayashi Station, take the Sendai City Bus bound for Niguchi, about 50 minutes, get off at the end point and only on weekends and holidays. From Sendai Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway, it takes about 1 hour via National Route 286 and Prefectural Route 62.

Parking Lot

Free

Notes

From noon on September 10, 2025 (Wednesday), it became possible to pass on all lines including the Yamagata Prefecture side. On the Miyagi Prefecture side, depending on the construction site, it may be one-way traffic on some sections. In addition, please note that traffic may be closed due to rainfall or disaster. Also, please refrain from driving at night as it is dangerous. ※ For more information, please see the website of the Miyagi Prefectural Forestry Promotion Division. (https://www.pref.miyagi.jp/soshiki/ringyo-sk/hutakuchi/hutakuchitopsyuusei.html) Contact: Miyagi Prefectural Forestry Promotion Division: Telephone 022-211-2913 Sendai Regional Promotion Office Forestry Fisheries Promotion Department: Phone 022-275-9254