Notice of road closure at Dakigaeri Gorge
Update date: April 22, 2026
Due to the earthquake off the coast of Sanriku on April 20th, the section upstream from “Kami no Iwabashi” (God’s Rock Bridge) will be closed to traffic for safety reasons. The section from Dakigaeri Shrine to Kami no Iwabashi is still passable. The section will be reopened once the earthquake warning is lifted and safety has been confirmed. 