Oboke Gorge, carved by the Yoshino River through towering marble cliffs, transforms into a fiery tapestry of red, orange, and yellow each autumn. The steep canyon walls amplify the colour contrast against the vivid turquoise water below. Visitors can admire the foliage from the roadside viewing platforms or from the glass-bottomed sightseeing boats that glide beneath the canopy. Peak colour typically arrives in mid-to-late November, slightly later than lower-elevation spots.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Tokushima
- City
- Miyoshi
Highlights
- ◆Crimson maples reflected in turquoise Yoshino River waters
- ◆Glass-bottomed boat rides beneath autumn canopy
- ◆Roadside cliff-top viewing platforms
- ◆Combined visits to nearby Iya Valley landscapes
- ◆One of Shikoku's most photographed gorge scenes in autumn