Chomon Gorge

長門峡

The gorge was featured in the ukiyoe series Selected Views of Japan by Hasui Kawase in 1922 and recognized as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1923. The gorge follows the Abu River from Yamaguchi to Hagi via a 5.1km hiking trail.

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Getting there

The trailhead starts just across the street from Chomonkyo Station, behind the Kunkunodaichi Rest Stop.