Iwai water falls - Tomata District

The road from the parking lot is well maintained and there is no problem, but be careful when it is wet, such as after rain. You will reach the waterfall 400m from the parking lot and 70m above sea level. It's worth walking over there. It feels cool in the hot season. In Showa era, it is a natural cooler. After the rain, the amount of water will increase and the power will increase. There are some interesting things in the mountains of Okayama.

It's only 400m from the parking lot, but it's quite difficult because it's a staircase all the time (^-^; I put it in the back of the waterfall and took a picture (⌒-⌒) Because there is a Buddha there I took a picture after bowing my head (_ _)

The mountain road 400m from the parking lot was maintained in a staircase pattern, but there was a difference in elevation. This is the first time I have seen a waterfall that falls like a bamboo blind from behind, since Nabegadaki, Kumamoto Prefecture. I sweat by the time I arrive, but the area around the waterfall feels good.

It's a waterfall with plenty of negative ions that I want to go to in the summer, but the amount of water was small because it wasn't raining. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the waterfall. The feet are covered with wooden chips, making it easy to walk. It was very hot at 38 ℃ on that day, but the parking lot was full.

You can see the water that was selected as one of the 100 famous waters and the waterfall from the back! Also, is the water a child's treasure? I heard that. I was able to reach my destination smoothly without the road being so rough! There is a large parking lot, so I didn't have to worry about where to park my car. The distance from the parking lot to the destination waterfall is 400m, which is a bit difficult for unfamiliar people, but it was a staircase and it was very cool because there was a beautiful river nearby, and it was almost untouched. I enjoyed going to the waterfall while feeling the nature! I went there on Saturday, but there were quite a few families and riders. After enjoying the waterfall from the back side, I got water on my way home! But no one was drawing water (^ o ^;) It was delicious with water and soft water!

2021.07.27, let's go to see Iwai Water Falls with a colleague about a month and a half ago. Although I was planning to do so, the rain continued and I couldn't take a break, so I finally came by touring with two cross cubs on my second bike. Drive through the mountains of the Chinese mountains in Kagamino, the prefectural border with Tottori prefecture, where there is a sign that says "Be careful of bears appearing on the way." In the parking lot of Iwai Water Falls in the big chorus of Cicada Higurashi, which is hard to hear in the city. Even though it is a weekday, there are not only Okayama license plates but also vehicles outside the prefecture with license plates from Shiga and Kobe. I was surprised at the popularity of these 5 to 6 large and small vehicles already parked. The Iwai Water Falls we were aiming for was about 400 meters up the mountain road next to the valley where the clear water was flowing in front of the parking lot. The mountain road is in a large national forest of cedar, and until just before the waterfall, Tanigawa is on the right, and wood chips like cut bark are spread on the stairs that continue many times, not to mention sunny days. It was devised to prevent mud from sticking to the shoes even after rain. You can see the stream like a small waterfall in Tanigawa, the large well-maintained cedar forest, the magnolia obovata that grew big in the meantime, and the scenery, and climb the mountain path with the famous water in your mouth for about 10 minutes. By the time you cross the small wooden bridge over the river, you will see Iwai Waterfall dripping like a white thread from a considerable head in front of you. It is good to feel the mist-like fresh water of the waterfall that soaks into your body from the front of the waterfall basin, or to enter the waterfall's bosom and see the sun through the fresh water of the waterfall like Shiraito. Under the waterfall where Fudo Myoo was enshrined, I was able to spend a little calm time while listening to the voice of the Higurashi cicada. I was able to leave Iwai Water Falls with a comfortable feeling. In winter, the waterfall turns into an icefall, and I'm sure it's deep in the snow and you can't usually come, but I'd like to see it. The toilet is next to the parking lot, and about 20 vehicles can be parked. Please note that there is no toilet near the waterfall. Also, be aware that mountain roads and wet stones are slippery. Oh yeah, pay attention to the fuel! From the direction of Okayama, there are only two gas stations in the village near the waterfall after crossing Tsuyama. We recommend early refueling. ¡◕‿◕.

It is a waterfall that you can put in the back side. It was not as big as Ryuzugataki Metaki in Yunnan City, Shimane, but it was a nice place. However, be prepared to be careful of bears and to walk on muddy mountain roads in places with strong slopes. Should I stop when it's hot or tired ... There was also a well-paved parking lot and toilet.