Encountering the lakes of Gifu Prefecture,
Ena Gorge Cruise
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy beautiful natural sights, we recommend visiting Ena Gorge. Ena Gorge, a tourist destination not to be missed in Gifu, boasts an unforgettable spectacle combined with the surrounding fantastic nature. You can enjoy the canyon with its strange rock formations and breathtaking panoramic views, as if you have turned back time!
Take a look at the natural scenery of Ena Valley, which changes beautifully with each season beyond words, and take the time to learn about the canyon by listening to informative audio on a safe but thrilling cruise!
Beautiful all year round,
Ena Gorge Cruise
This is an artificial lake created by damming the Kiso River, and is a famous spot where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of nature and strangely shaped rocks that change with each season! This is Ena Gorge. Not only can you enjoy the scenic beauty of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in the spring, fresh greenery in the summer, colored leaves in the fall, and snowy scenes in the winter due to the towering rocks, but you can also take a 30-minute round-trip boat trip of 20km to Enakyo, which is a wonderful harmony between nature and man-made. Enjoy it.
The Enakyo Cruise is fully equipped with air conditioning and heating, so you can comfortably enjoy the scenery without being affected by the weather, both in hot summer and cold winter. There is a restroom located on the cruise, so you can enjoy the cruise with peace of mind without any worries!
Beautiful all year round
At Enakyo, you can see migratory birds and rare wild birds from early winter to early spring! Please note that sometimes it may not be visible depending on weather conditions. If you are curious about Enakyo’s bird spots, please click here !
- Spring Ena with cherry blossoms in full bloom:
At Sazanami Park, located near the cruise ship dock, you can see cherry blossoms and other flowers such as azaleas and wisteria.
- Summer Ena with impressive white waves and green colors:
In summer, beautiful green trees cover the Ena River! Don't miss the water fireworks display held every year in late July.
- Autumn Ena dyes her leaves red:
You can see plenty of red and bright yellow autumn leaves! This is the most colorful season of the year, and feel the mood of autumn leaves reflected on the water.
- Ena in winter, where you can meet wild birds:
From December to February, migratory birds visit the waters that serve as cruise ship routes. Take a look at mallards, kawaiisa, and Hoshihajiro, which are not easily seen, and even take a photo!
Cruise route information
Enakyo Cruise, cruising 20km in about 30 minutes! We visit various viewing points, so be sure to check them out.
Please check the official website for more details!
address :
Gifu Ena Gorge Cruise Ship
2709-104 Oicho, Ena, Gifu 509-7201 Japan
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Opening hours :
weekend
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
way to come:
Approximately 14 minutes by bus from JR Ena Station
Available boarding times:
*April 1 - November 30, 9:00 - 16:00 (departures every hour)
* December 1 - March 31, 10:00 - 15:00 (departures every hour)
2709-104 Oicho, Ena, Gifu 509-7201 일본