Matsuzaka Kouhakikyo

The upper reaches of the Kushida River, which runs along the Median Tectonic Line, is known as the Kaohada Gorge Prefectural Natural Park, and boasts of its beautiful valleys. The area from Akakoe to Miyamae is called "Kabada Nagatoro," and river rafting is the best way to experience its beauty. The horseshoe-shaped mountain ranges surrounding the gorge can all be climbed, but Takami-yama, Sanbong-yama, Keikodake, and Shiroi-yama, located on the northern side of the gorge, are popular spots for day trips. The views from the top of the mountain are wonderful. Historically, it is located in the middle of Wakayama Kaido (Ise Kaido), which connects Ise and Yamato, and has been a place where the cultures of Ise and Yamato intersected since ancient times. A leisurely bicycle ride along the old highway will give you a sense of the history and lifestyle of the area.