香嵐渓 Kouran-kei Korankei Gorge
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Korankei Gorge is a scenic spot in Asuke Town in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. It is said that the gorge was first developed in 1634, when the priest Sanei of Kojakuji Temple in Asuke Village planted Japanese maple trees along the front approach of the temple from the Tomoe River, modeling after Arashiyama in Kyoto.
The gorge was named “Korankei” in 1930 by combining “Ko” form Kojakuji Temple, the word “Ran,” which means “moist mountain air,” and “Kei” meaning “a gorge.”
The 1.2 km beautiful gorge along the Tomoe River makes a fine contrast with Mt. Iimoriyama, which looks like rice filled in a rice bowl. The gorge is a famous viewing spot of autumn leaves. 4,000 Japanese maple trees turn red and yellow in fall and create an exquisite landscape. The gorge is also a treasure trove of wild plants. Here you can feel the breaths of nature with all your senses.
The gorge was named “Korankei” in 1930 by combining “Ko” form Kojakuji Temple, the word “Ran,” which means “moist mountain air,” and “Kei” meaning “a gorge.”
The 1.2 km beautiful gorge along the Tomoe River makes a fine contrast with Mt. Iimoriyama, which looks like rice filled in a rice bowl. The gorge is a famous viewing spot of autumn leaves. 4,000 Japanese maple trees turn red and yellow in fall and create an exquisite landscape. The gorge is also a treasure trove of wild plants. Here you can feel the breaths of nature with all your senses.
- address
- Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota, Aichi Prefecture 444-2424
- name
- Korankei Gorge
- phone
- 0565-62-1272