Ojikakei Gorge (also called Mitate) is a scenic ravine carved by the Ojika River in Misasa Town, Tottori Prefecture, and is designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The gorge stretches for about three kilometers, with sheer cliffs, oddly shaped rocks, waterfalls, and deep pools scattered along the trail. Known also as Mitate, it is at its most spectacular in autumn when the hillsides blaze wi…

Long known as a scenic retreat that attracted poets and painters, the gorge was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. It developed together with nearby Misasa Onsen as a combined destination, and a well-maintained walking trail through the ravine remains open today.