Chiiwa Gorge
Chiiwa Gorge (乳岩峡, Chiiwa-kyō) is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.[1]
| Chiiwa-kyō Gorge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
 Chiiwa cliff | |
  Location of Chiiwa-kyō  Chiiwa Gorge (Japan) | |
| Location | Shinshiro, Aichi, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°01′04″N 137°39′49″E |
Chiiwa-kyō is a canyon located on the Chiiwa River, a tributary of the Urengawa River, with a total length is 4 kilometers within the Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. The canyon is named after the Chiiwa (乳岩), a large white limestone cliff with a height of 670 metres (2,200 ft) overlooking the river. The cliff has many stalactites mainly composed of calcium carbonate from its overhangs, resembling breasts with milk. There are also many caves in the area, the largest of which is called the "womb cave" and contains a statue of Kannon Bosatsu holding an infant. The river bed in this area is made from a smooth monolith of limestone.
References
- "乳岩および乳岩峡". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 February 2019.