Kose Valley

Kose Keikoku in Minamisatsuma City boasts a beautiful landscape of unique rock formations and waterfalls that have been carved over many years. Visitors can also see one of Japan's three great potholes and the area is known as a bouldering spot. This land, formed by volcanic eruptions, has a charm reminiscent of ancient ruins with its huge rocks and potholes, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers.

When you visit in the spring, Kose Valley transforms into a famous cherry blossom spot. The stunning cherry blossom trees stretch for 0.8km and their beauty is breathtaking. The sight of cherry blossom petals falling and coloring the nature-rich valley is truly a magnificent view that continues to captivate visitors. However, if you are visiting with children, please be sure to enjoy the scenery with caution.

The scenic point visible from the riverbed of Kose Gorge is the boundary between a dam built in the Taisho era and the gorge. The beautiful scenery created by nature over a long period of time, with complexly eroded tuff, is breathtaking. In addition, you can see a building for nagashi somen (flowing noodles) with a red-brown roof in your field of vision. This area, also known as a bouldering spot, allows you to appreciate the natural beauty of strange rocks and potholes spreading upstream. However, please be careful when visiting using Google Maps navigation.

Kose Valley in Minamisatsuma City is known not only for its beautiful natural scenery but also as a bouldering spot. The complexly eroded tuff and strange rocks and boulders, each with a different shape, are like works of art. There are also many sharp holds to challenge once you've toughened up your fingertips, and there are plenty of problems to climb, providing ample climbing satisfaction. This is a recommended tourist spot for adventurous people seeking a deep experience that can only be found here.

The Kose Valley in Minamisatsuma City is a spot where you can observe one of Japan's three great limestone caves, along with beautiful odd rocks and waterfalls created by nature. The landscape, where the andesite has been intricately eroded, is breathtaking, and there is also a mysterious atmosphere reminiscent of ruins. It's also a challenging spot for bouldering enthusiasts, with plenty of sharp holds. If you visit in the spring, you can also enjoy cherry blossoms, so be sure to visit this place where you can feel the atmosphere of the four seasons.