Kanmangafuchi Abyss

A beautiful place with many statues representing the protectors of children. There is information along the way with history and fun facts. There are warning signs for bears and leeches so beware but the stroll is lovely when the weather is nice and it’s very interesting to see each statue with red hand knitted clothing. It is next to a fast flowing river, so the sounds are also peaceful and beautiful.

This was a lovely stroll. Beautiful scenery with the mountain stream sounds in the background. However beware of the Japanese mountain leeches. I had 2 stuck to my ankle and completely freaked out. So check your bodies once you leave the forest. Apparently they can even drop from the trees!!!

It's a short walk along path from bus stop 10 or 11. Or you can walk from the bridge along the road and take the first left turn. Just follow the road heading to the river. Pass over the bridge and keep following small road uphill, which then turns into a path. River is flowing with a lot of water. Path is good. Some statues have over the years been damaged somehow, but they are still respected as is the tradition. They are still sacred. There are several groups. It's worth visiting and not crazy numbers of people.

It was an amazing place to visit, really beautiful and we saw Sakura Blossom in that place too, sadly due the season it was not possible to move too much on it. Some thing to bear in mind, at least for us, saw couple of warns: a Bear warn and Leech warn so just in case be prepared with salt and Bear bell

There are a lot more Abyss statue along the way but some visitors just took photos at the beginning of the first stretch of the statue and left. Even though the scene looks very similar along the rest of the stretch but each Abyss statue is different and along the way there are sign boards with explaination in multiple language that helps with understanding of the history behind it. A good stroll along the river banks as well. Winter gives it a different vibe.

Free to enter. Best to come by car since it is a long walk from the main road. Interesting and beautiful yet a little creepy when it’s dark. Interesting and a little scary history around it when people say they move around at night which is why they don’t know the exact number.

It’s a peaceful, spiritual walking trail alongside river daiya in Nikko. Entire atmosphere surrounding the area is filled with serenity.

Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a peaceful and slightly eerie trail in Nikko, Japan. The highlight is the line of moss-covered Jizo statues with red aprons. There’s a legend that the number of statues changes every time you count them—we tried and definitely got spooked! We went at dusk and found parking near the entrance (only 3-4 spots). The trail is unpaved and unlit, so it might be tricky for older visitors, but the walk next to the stream was beautiful. The moss and red aprons really pop against the surroundings, making it a photo-worthy spot. Just make sure to go when there’s more light out for the additional photography contrast. Overall, it’s a unique and calming experience. But apart from the ambience, there isn’t much to explore. Worth visiting if you’re in Nikko if you’re into quiet strolls and nature.

Beautiful place! The stream/abyss is lovely -- I'd have liked to climb/hike around but wasn't able to due to a hurt knee at the time. However, what we really liked was the stroll past all the red-hatted statues that line the walking path near the abyss. So charming and cute all 100+ of those little guys. The abyss isn't on the usual walking path in Nikko but is well worth the 30 or so minutes.