The "Doro-kyo" Valley (Doro-haccho) 瀞峡（瀞八丁）

The unusually shaped rocks and the green water surface are the artwork created by nature.

The large valley is designated as Japan's Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
The serene beauty of the river water has been known from the old times, and visitors will be overwhelmed by the spectacular valley which preserves its prehistoric nature.
The vertical cliffs and the massive rocks are wild.
The color of the river is mysterious emerald green.
In autumn, the contrast with the red coloring of leaves is also magnificent.
Address
〒519-5411 熊野市紀和町木津呂
Phone
0597-89-4111（Tourism & Sporting Activity Promotion Section, Kumano City Office）
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Access by public transportation
Approx. 45 minutes by "Seiryuso-iki" bus (bus headed for "Seiryuso") from JR Kisei Line's "Kumanoshi" Station.
Get off the bus at "Doro-ohashi" bus stop.
Walk 10 minutes to "Seiryuso" and purchase the ticket for the water jet ship.
The "Ogawaguchi-josenjo" Ship Boarding Pier is 15 minutes walk away.
Additional information
Make a reservation for the water jet ship in advance by contacting Kumanokotsu Co., Ltd.
Be sure to purchase the ticket prior to boarding the ship at the nearby "Hotel Seiryuso".

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