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Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Scenic spot · Nikko-shi ·

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Scenic spot · Nikko-shi ·
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"A gorge formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, the Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a lovely riverside walk that takes in around 70 stone statues of Jizo, a bodhisattva—a Buddhist person who pursues Nirvana and helps other to do so as well. According to legend, every time you count a stone Jizo—the caretaker of wandering souls—you'll arrive at a different number; apparently they have the power to disappear. The site makes for pleasant walking and there's a botanical garden nearby." - Brandon Presser

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Forested volcanic canyon with riverside walk and 70 stone Jizo statues

statues
river walk
peaceful
scenic spot
jizo statues
walking path
calming river
gorge
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Forested volcanic canyon with riverside walk and 70 stone Jizo statues

statues
river walk
peaceful
scenic spot
jizo statues
walking path
calming river
gorge
Google Rating
4.6 (988)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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Takumicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1415, Japan Get directions

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by null
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by eliauw (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Jaszmina Szendrey (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Paul Biris/Getty
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Steven16091984 (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Jaszmina Szendrey (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by eliauw (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Oren Rozen/CC BY-SA 4.0
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
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Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
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