 Mountains,Valleys and Waterfalls |
Map of Hiroshima (Nihongo) |
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Iwaidani Gorge is situated in an area which is a 20-minute drive on a narrow road from Yuki Hot Spring to Mominoki Forest Park. From Otada,the meeting point of two streams, you can start walking up in a stream on your left side. After enjoying moderate stream walking for about an hour, you will reach a deep pond. which you have to cross over to swim or to scale the steep side of the old waterfall wall.You will soon get to a 20-meter-long waterfall called Oryuzu, Big Dragonfs Head. You have to prepare to wear a pair of keiryutabi (split-toed felt-soled socks) which is available at fishing gear shops or a pair of keiryu shoes (felt-soled boots specialized for stream walking). Rain gear, warm clothes and change of clothes(in case you get wet) are also necessary. Getting there: Take Route 2 (Nishi-Hiroshima Bypass) to Hadeishi in Itukaichi, then take Route 41 to Yuki Town. Follow the signs. To get to Yuki Lodge, it will take about 80 minutes from downtown Hiroshima. Suggested Schedule: Hiroshima(8:00)===(Nishi-Hiroshima Bypass)===Itsukaichi(Hadeishi)===(Rte.41)=== Yuki Lodge(9:30)===Otada(10:00)---(Stream walking)--- -----Iwaidani, Oryuzu Falls(10:30-14:00)---(Stream walking)---Otada(14:30)== ===Yuki Lodge===(Rte.41)===Itsukaichi(Hadeishi)=== ===(Nishi-Hiroshima Bypass)====Hiroshima(16:00) |
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| Note To be safe, especially in winter, keep in mind not go into the mountains alone, and be sure to go with a well-experienced hiker. |
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