Ena Gorge

Japanese: 恵那峡 - えなきょう

This scenic spot unfolds along the Kiso River in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture. It refers to the large artificial lake that was created in 1924 (Taisho 13) by damming the rapids of the Kiso River with the Oi Dam, and the scenic beauty of both banks, and was designated a prefectural natural park in 1954 (Showa 29). It straddles the cities of Ena and Nakatsugawa, and over its 12 kilometers of flooded water, you can see strange rocks and bizarre stones such as the Umbrella Rock, the Byobu Rock, and the Gunkan Rock, which change beautifully throughout the seasons. Enakyo Onsen and Enakyo Wonderland are also nearby. Transportation is convenient, with access to the Chuo Expressway, and it takes about an hour from Nagoya Station to Ena Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. From the station, it is a 15-minute bus ride away. There are also sightseeing boats.

[Masanobu Ueshima]

[Reference items] | Ena (city) | Kiso River | Nakatsugawa (city)

Ena Gorge
This scenic spot stretches for about 12km upstream from Oi Dam on the Kiso River. Strangely shaped rocks and bizarre stones stand tall on both banks, and the scenery changes with the seasons, from cherry blossoms in spring to fresh greenery in summer to autumn leaves in fall. The photo shows Shishiiwa (left) and Anvil Rock (right). There are also pleasure boats that explore the gorge. Ena City and Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture © Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation ">

Ena Gorge

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

岐阜県東濃(とうのう)地方の木曽(きそ)川沿いに展開する景勝地。1924年（大正13）に木曽川の急流を大井ダムでせき止めてできた大人造湖と、両岸の景勝をさすもので、1954年（昭和29）に県立自然公園となる。恵那、中津川両市にまたがり、湛水(たんすい)12キロメートルの間に傘(からかさ)岩、屏風(びょうぶ)岩、軍艦岩などの奇岩、怪石がみられ、四季を通じて変化があり美しい。近くには恵那峡温泉、恵那峡ワンダーランドもある。交通は便利で、中央自動車道の便があり、また名古屋駅からJR中央本線恵那駅まで約1時間。同駅からバスで15分。遊覧船も出る。

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[参照項目] | 恵那（市） | 木曽川 | 中津川（市）

恵那峡
木曽川の大井ダムから上流約12kmにわたって展開する景勝地。両岸には奇岩・怪石がそそり立ち、春のサクラ、夏の新緑、秋の紅葉と、季節によってさまざな姿をみせる。写真は獅子岩（左）と金床岩（右）。峡谷を探勝する遊覧船もある。岐阜県恵那市・中津川市©一般社団法人岐阜県観光連盟">

恵那峡

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