Naruko Gorge
鳴子峡
Naruko Gorge is a deep, rocky gorge near the Naruko hot spring area in northern Miyagi. It is one of the best-known places in Miyagi to see autumn leaves, with colors usually at their best from mid-October to early November. Visitors enjoy the famous view of the bridge over the gorge from the rest house and can walk a short section of the gorge trail.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The observation deck is always open; the walking trail is open 10:00–15:00.
- Closed
The walking trail inside the gorge is closed from late November to late April.
- Admission
Free.
- Getting there
From Nakayamadaira-Onsen Station (JR Rikuu East Line), it is a 25-minute walk; a seasonal bus runs only in the autumn color season.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Because of damage from the 2011 earthquake, only a shortened section of the gorge trail is open.
- The site is not wheelchair accessible.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- During the autumn-colour season the tourism association runs extra buses to the gorge (26 Oct–8 Nov in 2026).
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Miyagi and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Miyagi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:26
- Sunrise06:06
- Dhuhr11:22
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:33
- Isha18:03
Times are calculated for Sendai. Times may differ elsewhere in Miyagi.
Places to pray near Naruko Gorge
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Naruko Gorge
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitmiyagi.com, naruko.gr.jp