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A mountain district in Yatsushiro, where the legend of the fleeing Heike survives and suspension bridges cross the valleys.
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A mountain region in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, surrounded by mountains and gorges of 1,300 to 1,700 meters. There is a legend that fleeing Heike warriors escaped here. The highlight is the autumn leaf season when forests and gorges are dyed in color, and the areas around suspension bridges and waterfalls are also colorful, with the best time said to be from early to mid-November.
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