Admission charges are not specified in the available information. Check the official event page before visiting.

What food will be available?

Local community groups will serve seasonal food from Kibichuo Town at the gorge’s rest area. Specific dishes and prices have not been provided.

When is the best time to see the autumn leaves?

No peak foliage dates are given. Check current conditions close to your visit; the event schedule does not guarantee peak colour.

Ukankei Gorge: Autumn Leaves, Local Food and Visiting Tips

Name: Ukankei Gorge: Autumn Leaves and Seasonal Flavours
Start: 2026-11-01T10:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-29T15:00:00+09:00
Location: Ukankei Gorge

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Key takeawaysUkankei Gorge pairs a riverside walk through autumn foliage with seasonal food from Kibichuo Town community groups, served at the rest area. Food service runs on weekends and public holidays only, November 1–29, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. The menu, prices and admission fees are not yet confirmed, so check the official event page before setting off.

A riverside walk with a stop for local autumn food is the idea behind Ukankei Gorge: Autumn Leaves and Seasonal Flavours. Community groups from Kibichuo Town will serve seasonal food at the gorge’s rest area.

The key detail for planning: food service is scheduled for weekends and Japanese public holidays only, from November 1 to 29, 2026, between 10:00 and 15:00. This is not a daily food event throughout November.

Check the official Ukankei event page before setting off.

Dates, location and parking

Venue	Ukankei Gorge; seasonal food served at the rest area
Dates	November 1–29, 2026, on weekends and public holidays only
Hours	10:00–15:00
Address	1760 Shimogamo, Kibichuo Town, Kaga District
Driving	Approximately 30 minutes from Okayama Interchange
Parking	57 spaces listed
Admission and food prices	Not specified in the available information

The schedule, address, driving time and parking capacity above come from the supplied event details. The available official-page excerpt does not confirm every item, so check the official information again before travelling.

What to expect at the gorge

The setting is a rocky gorge with autumn foliage and a walking path beside the water. The food offering is based at the rest area, where local community groups will provide seasonal flavours from Kibichuo Town.

Think of this as an outing built around the scenery, with a food stop along the way. Individual dishes, participating group names and prices have not been provided, so there is no confirmed menu to plan a meal around yet.

The event dates also do not establish when the leaves will be at their best. If foliage is the main reason for your trip, check current conditions close to your intended visit.

What to check before leaving

Your chosen date: the food offering runs only on weekends and public holidays within the stated period.
Food and admission costs: neither menu prices nor an admission fee is stated. Do not assume entry or food is free.
Weather arrangements: no rain or cancellation policy is included in the available details.
Reservations: booking requirements have not been specified.
Transport: a driving estimate is available, but no public transport route is supplied. Check how you will get there and back before deciding to go without a car.

Parking capacity is listed as 57 spaces; that is not a guarantee that a space will be available when you arrive. Parking charges are also unspecified.

If phone charging is part of your day-trip preparation, our guide to d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT rentals explains that service separately. Rental availability at Ukankei Gorge has not been confirmed.

For event updates and any newly announced practical details, use the official Ukankei event listing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the food event open every day in November?: No. It is scheduled for weekends and Japanese public holidays only from November 1–29, 2026, between 10:00 and 15:00.
Is admission free?: Admission charges are not specified in the available information. Check the official event page before visiting.
What food will be available?: Local community groups will serve seasonal food from Kibichuo Town at the gorge’s rest area. Specific dishes and prices have not been provided.
When is the best time to see the autumn leaves?: No peak foliage dates are given. Check current conditions close to your visit; the event schedule does not guarantee peak colour.