Sandankyo Gorge (Akitaota Town, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Sandankyo (Akitaota Town, Hiroshima Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sandankyo is a gorge formed in the upper reaches of the Ota River, which flows through Akiota Town, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a scenic spot of natural beauty, featuring deep, steep cliffs, clear streams, large and small waterfalls, and a succession of strangely shaped rock formations. Its name is said to come from the legend of the "Sandan" waterfall, and is said to have originated from an ancient...