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Takahagi, Ibaraki / 花貫渓谷

Hananuki Gorge

A valley of autumn leaves along the clear Hananuki River, best seen from the Shiomitaki suspension bridge; leaves usually peak from mid to late November.

Bright red maple leaves on spreading branches against a pale sky and dark forest
Autumn maple leaves at Hananuki GorgePhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Car

Before you go

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Opening hours

Open all year.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

About 25 minutes by taxi from Takahagi Station (JR Joban Line); about 20 minutes by car from Takahagi IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Closed, Admission, Parking, Payment, Accessibility

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Address: Takahagi, Ibaraki (Japanese address: 茨城県高萩市大能地内)

Official site: https://www.takahagi-kanko.jp/sight/spot/page000412.html

Location

We have not confirmed the location on an official source yet, so there is no map.

Crowds

Busiest season

Leaves usually peak from mid to late November. During the autumn festival parking costs 1,000 yen per car (a conservation contribution; no reservations). In 2025 the festival ran November 1-30 with evening illuminations and a shuttle bus from Takahagi Station.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

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