Photos of Korankei gorge

Kalankei is the No. 1 famous spot for autumn leaves in the Tokai region of Japan, located in a national park in Assuke Town, Ousami River. The origin of the name of Kalan Stream is a combination of the "fragrance" of Kasakuji Temple and the "Arashi" of Arashiyama, the famous place for maple leaves in Kyoto. In the first half of the 17th century, after reading a volume of the Prajna Heart Sutra, Zen Master Shen Rong planted a red-leaf tree by the Xianglan River. Later people followed his aspirations and planted trees in the valleys and streams. So far, there are more than 4,000 trees and 11 different kinds of red-leaf trees by the Xianglan River. The beautiful stream of Bachuan, accompanied by the burning red leaves, is like a picture scroll of Jinqiu. It is a must-visit red-leaf spot for Japanese. Tourists can walk slowly from the Toyue Bridge of Bachuan, a tributary of the Yazak River, to the Kalan Bridge, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. In addition, Ashesuke Town has been the main route for transporting salt to Shinano (Nagano Prefecture) since ancient times. Therefore, the Sanshu Ashesuke House was built on the banks of the Xianglan River, which is a reproduction of the homestead of a rich farmer in the Meiji era. Tourists can enjoy the unique natural ecology and the simple mountain village life here, and they can also experience cloth weaving, indigo dyeing, and copying. Paper, bamboo crafts and other farm work at that time. In addition, there are camping grounds near Xianglan Stream, suitable for tourists who love outdoor activities.