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Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Scenic spot · Nikko-shi ·

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5 Best Day Trips from Tokyo | Condé Nast Traveler

"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 gorge with mossy Jizo statues lining trail

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Information

Forested volcanic gorge with mossy Jizo statues lining trail

statues

river

peaceful

walking path

history

jizo

gorge

scenic view

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Takumicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1415, Japan Get directions

Free street parking

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by null

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Paul Biris/Getty

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (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)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Steven16091984 (Atlas Obscura User)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Jaszmina Szendrey (Atlas Obscura User)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Jaszmina Szendrey (Atlas Obscura User)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)

Kanmangafuchi Abyss by Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)

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