TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER855 / KUMAKOGEN

Japan · Ehime

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Kumakogen

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Entrance to Omogo Gorge in 2021久万高原町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore mountain and temple scenery at Omogo Gorge and Iwaya-ji in Kumakogen. These are separate stops; check mountain roads, steps and current transport guidance.

This guide covers places within Kumakogen, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Omogo Gorge in 200901

A first-visit stop

Omogo Gorge

面河渓

The lead image shows the entrance in 2021; the image below shows the gorge in 2009. The town announced repairs near Shimokumabuchi completed in March 2026, but check the latest access, rockfall and weather guidance before visiting.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Iwaya-ji

岩屋寺

A mountain temple surrounded by rock and woodland. Check current visiting routes and access to steps and uphill paths, and respect training areas and designated routes.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

The tourism association introduces local apple-orchard experiences. Harvest, sales and activities vary; check current farm guidance and reservation requirements.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.