Hōrai Valley
| Hōrai Valley | |
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| 蓬莱峡 | |
A view of the Horai Valley | |
Hōrai Valley Hōrai Valley | |
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| Coordinates | 34°48′27″N 135°17′48″E / 34.8075°N 135.2967°E |
The Hōrai Valley (蓬莱峡, Hōrai-kyō) is a geographical area that is located in the Rokkō Mountains, Hyōgo, Japan. This valley is a part of Setonaikai National Park in Japan. The name of Hōrai Valley coming from a name of the mountain in a mystical land found in Chinese mythology.
Outline
Horai Valley is located along the upper reaches of the Ōtada River in the Rokkō Mountains. Although the valley is considered to be a badland, the rugged terrain found here is rare in other badlands around the world. The valley is characterized by its white granite cliffs that stretch up to a hundred meters high, creating sawtooth-like ridges. This granite is brittle enough to be easily broken by the hands of climbers.
Because of its alien landscape, this location has often been used as a movie set for Japanese filmmakers. It is also a frequent destination for climbers and tourists alike.
Access
- Shirube Iwa Bus stop or Zatodani Bus stop of Hankyu Bus.
Gallery
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A Far View of Horai Valley (1)
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A Far View of Horai Valley (2)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (1)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (2)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (3)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (4)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (5)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (6)
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A Scene of Deep Horai Valley (7)