Ishikawa travel
Kakusenkei Gorge
Kakusenkei Gorge · 鶴仙渓
Kakusenkei's riverside trail connects Korogi Bridge and Kurotani Bridge. Look into the gorge from the bridges and walk beside the river. Below Ayatori Bridge, Kawadoko offers riverside seating for a tea break.
Visitor information
Admission
In 2026, Kawadoko tea seating costs JPY 700 for adults and JPY 600 for primary school children, including Kaga bocha roasted tea. Dessert sets cost JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 900 for primary school children. Check partner-hotel eligibility and required proof before using a guest discount. These are fees for Kawadoko tea seating, rather than admission to the entire riverside trail, and are separate from the walk itinerary's cost subtotal.
Opening hours
In 2026, Kawadoko is open from 9:30 am to 4 pm from 1 April to 31 October, with last orders at 3:45 pm. From 1 to 30 November, Kawadoko is open from 10 am to 3 pm, with last orders at 2:45 pm. These hours apply to Kawadoko tea seating, rather than the whole riverside trail.
What to see at Kakusenkei Gorge
Walk beside the river and bridges
The trail from Korogi Bridge to Kurotani Bridge is about 1.3 km. Look into the gorge from a bridge, or walk a nearby riverside section from your hotel and return.
How to get to Kakusenkei Gorge
Kawadoko is below Ayatori Bridge, about 850 m from Yamanaka Onsen Bus Terminal. The official tourism guide allows about 15 minutes on foot.
Kaga official tourism: Kakusenkei Kawadoko fees and hours Kaga official tourism: riverside guide
The hotel's nearby-sights guide lists Korogi Bridge as about a seven-minute walk from Ohanami Kyubei and Kawadoko as about 20 minutes away. Walk a nearby riverside section from the bridge and return the same way. Plan the route and time separately if continuing to Ayatori Bridge or starting at another hotel. The four- and five-day itineraries with two onsen nights do not walk the full 1.3 km trail. Allow more walking time if going to Kawadoko or the end of the trail.
Kaga official tourism: Kakusenkei Kawadoko fees and hours Kaga official tourism: riverside guide Ohanami Kyubei: nearby sights and access to Korogi Bridge Yamanaka Onsen: official sights and walking-trail guide
Before you visit
Kawadoko depends on the season and weather
Kawadoko closes from December to March and has irregular closing days in November. Service is suspended in rain or high river water. Seats cannot be reserved; check operating notices for your visit before planning a tea break.
Riverside stairs and access notices
Parts of the trail have stairs. Follow local access notices and choose a distance that suits your group. If walking to another bridge, plan the return route as well.
Yamanaka Onsen: official sights and walking-trail guide Ohanami Kyubei: nearby sights and access to Korogi Bridge
2026 Kawadoko maintenance closures
The 2026 operating guide lists maintenance closures on 9–11 June and 8–10 September. These apply to Kawadoko tea seating, rather than the whole walking trail.
Questions about Kakusenkei Gorge
Can I reserve Kakusenkei Kawadoko seats ahead?
The official 2026 guide states that seats cannot be reserved. Kawadoko operates from April to November but may suspend service in rain or high river water. Check operating notices before your visit.
Official sources
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- Kaga official tourism: Kakusenkei Kawadoko fees and hours ·
- Kaga official tourism: riverside guide ·
- Ohanami Kyubei: nearby sights and access to Korogi Bridge ·
- Yamanaka Onsen: official sights and walking-trail guide ·
- Kakusenkei walking trail and bridges ·
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