Nature & Hike · Todoroki / Setagaya

Todoroki Valley 等々力渓谷

Tokyo's only natural ravine: a 1 km wooded gorge with a stream, springs, a small waterfall and an ancient temple, minutes from a suburban train station, reopened in March 2026 after a three-year closure.

HoursOpen 24 hours (daylight visits recommended)

ClosedOpen daily (may close temporarily in heavy rain or storms)

PriceFree

Getting thereTodoroki Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line), 1 min

Time needed1 hour

Best timeSummer for shade; late November for maples

Address1-22 Todoroki, Setagaya City, Tokyo

Websitecity.setagaya.lg.jp

About

The Yazawa River has cut a 10 m-deep, 1 km-long valley through Setagaya's residential plateau, and walking down the steps from Todoroki Station feels like stepping into the countryside. A riverside path leads past mossy banks and springs to the Fudo-no-taki waterfall, where pilgrims once purified themselves, then up stairs to Todoroki Fudoson, a temple founded over 1,000 years ago with a maple-shaded terrace. Along the way are Kofun-period cave tombs and the Setsugekka teahouse serving matcha and amazake. The path was closed from 2023 due to the risk of falling trees, and reopened in March 2026 after safety work.

Highlights

Tree-lined ravine 10 m deep, right in Tokyo's suburbs
Fudo-no-taki waterfall and spring water shrine
Todoroki Fudoson temple with a maple viewing terrace
Kofun-period burial caves along the trail
Setsugekka teahouse with matcha and amazake

Tips

Start from Todoroki Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line), the entrance is 1 min away, next to the red Golf Bridge.
Paths are damp and stepped; wear grippy shoes and avoid after heavy rain when sections may close.
The valley reopened in March 2026 after a long closure, check Setagaya City's page for any temporary restrictions.

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