📜 Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a gorge near Nikko, Japan, formed by a Mount Nantai eruption 7,000 years ago, featuring a line of Jizō statues. 🔍 Local mythology states the statues cannot be accurately counted, earning them the name "Ghost Jizō". # Why Go 🚶 Pleasant riverside walking trail 🗿 See unique Jizō statues with red bibs and caps 🏞️ Experience extraordinary lava formations and natural beauty 🧘 Enjoy a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere 🙏 Explore a sacred space with cultural significance # Why Avoid 🐻 Be wary of Asian black bears and bloodsucking land leeches on extended trails ⚠️ Path can be slippery, especially when wet # Tips 🚶 Hiking trail is about 2.5 hours long # 🚌 Getting There About 40 minutes walk from Nikkō Station directly, or 10-15 minutes walk from Tamozawa/Sogokaikan-mae bus stop. # 🕒 Hours Open year-round.