{"id":32539,"date":"2018-02-14T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T23:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=32539"},"modified":"2020-08-08T20:16:34","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T11:16:34","slug":"gifu-tsukechi-kyo-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/gifu-tsukechi-kyo-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Tsukechi-Kyo Valley: A Tranquil Mountain Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Hidden Gem: Tsukechi Gorge Near the Historic Nakatsugawa<\/h2>\n

Tsukechi Gorge is without a doubt one of the most naturally beautiful locations I\u2019ve ever had the opportunity to visit, and is hands down one of the greatest hidden gems in the Nakatsugawa region<\/strong>. I was able to visit the gorge shortly after a fresh layer of snow had fallen, which created a stunning winter landscape<\/strong>. The area also seemed to be an excellent location for bird and animal spotting. From my own experience, I had the unprecedented luck of seeing a wild snow monkey<\/strong>. Sadly, although I was able to follow the monkey\u2019s tracks some ways, I was never able to find it again after it initially saw me and ran away. This animal spotting experience in a way exemplifies the tranquility of the area<\/strong>. During my time walking through the trails surrounding the gorge the only visitors at the time were myself and my guide.\"Tsukechi-Kyo<\/a>\"Tsukechi-Kyo<\/a>\"Tsukechi-Kyo<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Scenic Walk Through Tsukechi Gorge’s Hiking Paths<\/h2>\n

My guide explained to me that Tsukechi Gorge was an excellent location to visit at any time of year<\/strong>. During the Autumn months the area is filled with beautiful leaves<\/strong> in different shades of red, yellow, and orange. During the winter, when I visited Tsukechi Gorge, there\u00a0was a good chance that you could see the natural landscape blanketed in pure white snow. And although I didn\u2019t spot and cherry blossom trees during my visit, the area is perfect for a relaxing spring time walk. Also, thanks to Tsukechi\u2019s location in the mountains<\/strong>, during Japan\u2019s well known humid summer months Tsukechi Gorge\u00a0is the\u00a0ideal place to escape the heat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Camping and Outdoor Activities Near Nakatsugawa<\/h2>\n

On my way to Tsukechi Gorge<\/strong> I also had the opportunity to stop by a local camp ground area<\/strong>. Although I wasn\u2019t able to walk down and see them up close, I was able to see a number of cabins and outdoor camping areas from the observation point above ground. My guide informed me that the cabins could be rented for camping trips and that the area was a popular summer camping destination<\/strong>. And, because of the campgrounds proximity to the river, it\u2019s the perfect place to swim and cool off during the excoriating humid Japanese summer.<\/p>\n

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Personally, I’ve added camping in the Tsukechi Gorge valley to my bucket list. I can\u2019t image how amazing it must be to wake up surrounded by tall mountains, fresh air, and sound of the river outside your window. This is definitely something worth looking into if you have the time while visiting the\u00a0Nakatsugawa region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tsukechi Gorge in Nakatsugawa, and the surrounding area, is a must see location for anyone who plans on visiting Japan.<\/p>\n

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Access:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tsukechi Gorge<\/strong> is only accessible by car<\/strong> at the moment with the nearest bus stop<\/strong> being at least an hour away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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