What to know
The Kanmangafuchi Abyss (憾満ヶ淵) was created by an eruption of nearby Mount Nantai. This short gorge, just a few hundred meters long, is easily explored via a pleasant riverside walking trail near central Nikko.
Kanmangafuchi is famous for its row of about 70 stone Jizo statues, bodhisattvas who protect the souls of the deceased. This collection is also known as "Bake Jizo" (Ghost Jizo), "Narabi Jizo" (Jizo in a Line), or "Hyaku Jizo" (100 Jizo). The statues face the river and overlook the Nikko Botanical Garden, though the garden cannot be accessed from the abyss.
From JR or Tobu Nikko Station, take a Tobu bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yumoto Onsen and get off at Tamozawa bus stop. The bus ride takes 10 minutes and costs 350 yen one way. From the bus stop, it's a 10-15 minute walk through a residential area to reach the trail.
The Kanmangafuchi Abyss is also about a 30-minute walk from Toshogu Shrine.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
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- Closed
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- Original name
- Kanmangafuchi Abyss
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