2021.11.01
Have you ever heard the popular spot among foreign tourists, "Abyss" in Nikko?

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Kanmangafuchi Abyss

The winter scenery is like the fantastic world of the Japanese folk tale, "Kasa Jizo."

The Jizo statues look happy to be surrounded by beautiful autumn leaves.

In this column, I would like to introduce some spots where we often receive inquiries from foreign tourists.

Every year, many foreign tourists stop by the tourist information centers located inside JR Nikko Station and Tobu Nikko Station seeking information.
One spot where we receive more inquiries from foreign tourists than from Japanese tourists is the today's topic, "Kanmangafuchi Abyss".

"Abyss" means "a deep, unfathomable pit" and is also used to describe a crevice in the ground. (For me, Japanese is not familiar with this word...)

Located about a 20-minute walk from the World Heritage Site "The shrines and temples of Nikko", this is a popular spot to enjoy the natural beauty of the lava that erupted from Mt. Nantai and the Daiya River that flows above it.
This place is famous for its rows of Bake Jizo statues, and visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes from fresh greenery in spring to autumn leaves in fall, until the statues put on their snow hats in winter.

The town is gradually becoming well-known among foreign tourists who enjoy walking around the town. This may be one of the reasons why the place has been featured in many foreign brochures.

If you have never been to Kanmangafuchi Abyss, please visit this popular spot that attracts tourists who are from abroad more than Japanese!

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