We were there on a rainy / Taifun day with a lot of Asian people with the same idea. But this was not the problem, why I only give one star! In the Zoo were a lot of animals with much more need on space than they get. The Japanese crane couple with their child had maximum 7-8 qm space. So proud and beautiful animals. But it’s get worse and worse. You can feed (for a fee of 200 Yen) land turtles, which „live“ on the floor every customer is walking on and it’s dark the hole day. When you enter the place, there were two turtles starring and not moving. They look so sad. The other turtles run to the customers for the food, so I had in my mind that they don‘t get enough food from the staff. But the worst thing I ever saw was, that you can sit or ride on a big land turtle (for a fee of 1.000 Yen). Image getting over 100 years old and a child is riding on your back. The turtles were not allowed to go in their outside space, but two really big ones tried really hard to open the door and the male staff guy pushed them - on a not good looking way - through the compound. After that the next customers came in for the ride and the photo of it. This opportunity was often used by Asian families and I was so upset about that. I‘m happy that kind of zoo is prohibited in Germany!

What an amazing find! We chanced upon this place and we had a ball of a time ! We liked that we could carry the reptiles . We also enjoyed the giant tortoises - and paid 1000yen to feed them - they roam freely around us ! You won’t regret coming here !!

My kids in love with turtles so this zoo was heaven. They can touch and feed them. They love touching different skin of reptile such as snakes, baby alligator etc. mostly it's indoor so it is not bad in rainy weather. If you like reptiles and near by this zoo please spare one hour to enjoy it.

Fun experience at Izoo. Not too many people. I had good interactions with turtles. They move fast if you have food in your hand. Prepare some cash to buy them spinach, it’s worth it!

My son and I enjoyed the iZoo very much. This place is much bigger than it appears from the entrance. We saw reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, insects & bugs, and an assortment of other great animals. Limited English display but scientific Latin names are displayed so we could Google. Great place to enjoy a few hours of learning fun!

🦎 - iZoo: Located in Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, iZoo is one of the largest zoos in Japan dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. iZoo cares for a diverse variety of reptiles and amphibians, including an endangered Galapogos giant tortoise, iguanas, lizards, snakes, and frogs. 💵 - Price: * Adult - (2000 yen). * Elementary school student - (800 yen). * Children | [Under 6] - (Free). 🕒 - Hours: [9:00 - 17:00] | (Last entry 16:30).

Nice place to touch and feel the animal's. Even feed turtle's. Entrance fee seems to be bit expensive, other than that worth to visit.

I visited the areas from 1Feb to 4Feb 25. It was too early to see the cherry blossom along the riverside. Flower buds were just growing on the trees and there were a few trees with a few flowers. The trees and view were still brown although wild flowers on riverbank were blooming. However there were a few trees of different species around the area were beautifully blooms. 3rd week of Feb would be a better time for visits to enjoy the pink colour view. It was quite with the festive stalls still close. It was peaceful and nice to walk without the crowd.

Despite cherry blossoms were not a 100% due to a cold spell less than a week ago we absolutely enjoyed it. Lots of things to try from the food stalls, lots of friendly people and not many tourists.

We went here March 9th and cherry blossom trees are all bloomed..we had so much fun trying out food stalls…theres a lot of parking spaces that you can park..portable toilets are everywhere so thats not a problem..they have foot baths that you can pass by while walking around..we didn’t have a chance to try it coz its very popular to the locals ofcourse after a long walk of exploring everyone mostly want to try that😛..overall we enjoyed our visit here🫶

Photos are from February 17th :) it seems like it’s going to take a few more days until we see more blooming Sakura 🌸

Enchanting place where you can see and feel spring in winter time. I recommend going early as the crowd seems to arrive in drives around mid day. There are pop up shops where you can different snacks and festival food. It’s 100% dog friendly. i think there were many visitors with dogs than with children ☺️Make sure you check the train schedule on the way back because the intervals are quite long for the local train. You can take the express train but make sure to buy the express train ticket, which is all reserved seat, and it’s quite pricey.

Really pretty place and glad I was able to see some cherry blossoms during the first week of February!! The travel journey was a bit long at 2 and a half hours from Tokyo to Kawazu. But was a short walk from Kawazu station to the cherry blossom area. Which is a long stretch of cherry blossoms ☺️🌸🌸

We join the two days tour and vi add t this place, it is a little early to see sakura, but we still can found some (10%).of the full blossoms. It was a fun trip.

Where this tree is situated is in front of a private residence along a main road. When we arrived it wasn’t busy but then crowds of people showed up along with tour buses going by very slowly. It’s certainly an attraction and it’s a beautiful tree for sure to photograph.

Kawazu Sakura are not yet in Full Bloom but the original tree is.

Visited on 28 feb 2025

Just a big tree, there's an information panel on the right of it.

The location is near by the car parks and easy to find. There is a place in the opposite for taking photos. People seems like to take close-up shots and "touch" it. Maybe there is less visitors in the early morning.

Nice view

Original cherry tree that others from Kawazu come from. 2 minute stop.

natural hot spring fountain amazing Mine Onsen's largest hot spring in the East was born at noon on November 22, 1920, with a roar that pierced the sky approximately 50 meters above the ground. Since then, it has continued to erupt without ceasing for over 90 years. This is an artesian fountain where 600 liters of hot spring water at 100 degrees per minute spouts up to a height of 30 meters. You can also make giant hot spring eggs and enjoy a footbath in the hot springs.

The sakura blossom will be earlier (early Feb) than the riverside. The park is near public carparks; several minutes's walk. It is very small with a few sakura trees and a footbath. The hot water gushes out every 30min.

a very small place, if you have been to iceland” s geysir. this place is not worth for your trip.

Nice little place to stop along your road trip. The geyser didn’t go off while we were there from 3-3:45pm. Still, nice rest stop and anticipation of the geyser was exciting. We didn’t boil eggs but that’s neat, too.

You can have a break in this small park which locates far away from the crowd. The show of splashing the onsen water deep under the earth occurs every 30 minutes, interesting show because of the passionate description of the staff.

Such an adorable park tucked away at the back of a ryokan. The most friendly ladies work at the gift shop and will help to make sure us gaijins cook the onsen eggs correctly 😄 There's a nice foot bath to soak in while you enjoy your eggs next to sakura.

We stopped there to see the geyser coming up and boil some eggs (just 1.000¥). Nice break and watch the rainbow

The ticket for this frog zoo is included with the ticket for I-zoo reptile zoo. My husband and I have raised dart frogs in the past, so we were very interested. The frogs are in well-kept, clean enclosures and they're clearly very well fed. The only disappointment was the frog room, which is fitted out as a frog utopia with plants and running water and mist. We couldn't find a single frog in there. Maybe it's TOO comfy and the frogs are living their best life and laughing at the humans trying to find them.

If you’re in the area and like frogs, you have to visit the KawaZoo. This small zoo specializes in amphibians, mostly frogs with some axolotl and salamanders/newts. The ticket is 1000円 but you can also get a combo ticket with the nearby lizard zoo iZoo, or a 100円 discount with one of the local bus passes. There are many exotic species of frogs from all over the world. Some are in small, bare enclosures, but most have a lot of space and vegetation and seem to be happy. There is also an outdoor section with local species, a waterfall room where they roam free, and a “lab” area where you can see many tadpoles and froglets developing. The gift shop is full of enticing frog-themed items. I’d say it takes about 1h to visit at the fastest, but if you really like frogs then count on at least 2h.

A complete and utter delight, absolutely fantastic, my cheeks hurt from all the smiling giggling and gasping in awe of those little froggies.

Many varieties of frogs from around the world! Searching for the frogs was more entertaining than expected.

So many cute frogs and some salamanders😍 1000yen, worth it if you like frogs!

Lots of frogs, lots of funny frogs, cared for, moist, different environments, and an environment you can walk and see frogs without a glass in between. Very cool!

A small zoo dedicated entirely to frogs. There are a lot of them, of all colors and shapes. Not worth a separate visit perhaps, but definitely worth combining it with a trip to the Kawazu falls.

Quiet, peaceful and the private baths were great. We could even use the coolest one with our baby. The coffee from the vending machine was out of date and the staff didn't see to know what to do about it. Other than that we had a lovely stay

I really loved this ryokan. It feels a bit more like a two-star compared to the others I’ve stayed in mainly because the building and the stairs are a little older, but once you’re inside the room, it’s pretty much the same as the other ryokans we’ve been to. That said, the food was incredible. Both breakfast and dinner were amazing, with lots of fresh fish. The onsen was really nice too, and I liked that it stayed open pretty late (I can’t remember if it was 24 hours). Overall, it’s not as polished or “nice” as some of the others, but the location was great. It’s close to the waterfalls and the outdoor wild onsen, and for the price, it’s really solid value for money.

We used this as a day spa - private onsen was very nice, we paid 3000 yen for two - but note, there is no view of waterfall at this one (onsen with waterfall view is different - Amagisoe), someone misplaced their review at wrong place There was a strong smell of cigarettes at the changing room

Fantastic location for seven falls. Hotel has many different onsen rooms that all turn into private baths after dinner. Tattoo friendly onsen! Excellent value and food was plentiful and delicious local cuisine. They even let us park our car all day for free after checking out as we went out exploring the seven falls area. Oh and a highlight was they have a private cave onsen about halfway up seven falls that you can use if you stay here. Bring a bathing suit for the cave onsen.

We went to the Onsen by the river. It was quite exceptional, because there was no one else that time. They have to one pool down in the cave, where you can also enter the cool Kawazu Falls river down stream. Perfect adventure for us!

Date visited: July 2023 I love this hotel, it's peaceful and you can feel very close to nature. They have nice onsens indoor and outdoor. The place is also just a few minutes away from the 7 Waterfalls. There is also a cafe and soba restaurant nearby. The price is very reasonable and the staff are very friendly and polite too. They don't accept credit cards, only cash.

we just did the 日帰り温泉 but we were surprised how good it was!! From outside it looks quite old, but the Onsen is right next to a waterfall and really beautiful! From that place it is also to do a hike to all the seven waterfalls, which takes approx. 2 hours one way. It is worth hiking to the last big waterfall.

A quaint and cozy restaurant run by the host and his mother. Very yummy stir fry and set meals! Definitely highly recommend! This is a smoking allowed restaurant so there may be other smoking customers in the restaurant.

Authentic Chinese dishes. Old couple small Family owned restaurant with Polite no fuss prompt service.

The best gyoza we ever eaten (we are Chinese from Singapore) - the fillings are evenly distributed. The ramen and chow mien are very home cooked - there is the wok taste. Food was served by a very endearing grandmother.

The food here far exceeded our expectations and was excellent for the price. There was no English menu but we easily translated with an app. Highly recommend the gyoza and the meat fried rice! You can really taste the passion and effort put into the handmade food!

Meat fried rice is recommended.

Delicious gyoza and pork cutlet!

(Translated by Google) I had the "meat fried rice" for the first time at "Ichiban" in Kawazu Town. The fried rice was topped with a thick, creamy meat sauce, and it was absolutely delicious! 😋 I took a work call and left the restaurant mid-way through, and when I returned...I was so touched to find the dish still wrapped in plastic wrap! 👏 This kind of thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. (Original) 河津町の「一番」で初めて“肉チャーハン”をいただきました。 炒めたチャーハンの上に、お肉のタレがとろりとかかっていて絶妙なおいしさ！😋 途中で仕事の電話で外に出て戻ったら…なんと料理にサランラップがかけてあって感動👏 こういう心配りって本当に嬉しいですね。

The place is old and looks nice & there are even tables outside. It's beside the main street so it is a bit noisy of course. Had some soba and the taste was good, but not great. The other soba shops I go to are better and also cheaper. Be aware that, if there are other customers, you are going to wait long for your meal!

(Translated by Google) The half-tempura rice bowl came with shrimp, asuka leaves, and pickled rakkyo, with a sweet sauce and just the right amount. The miso oden had a delicious yuzu scent. The old house is nice, but the parking lot is close to the traffic light 🚥 and it seemed difficult to get out next to the shop. (Original) 半天丼はエビと明日葉、つけものらっきょうが付いて甘めのタレで量も丁度良かったです。味噌おでんは柚子のかおりがほんのり香り美味しかったです。 古民家が素敵ですが、駐車場が信号🚥近くにありお店の横は出にくいみたいでした。

(Translated by Google) I remembered that the soba restaurant that served it with a single stalk of wasabi was delicious, and when I was looking at my smartphone, I found a photo of it. I found the restaurant using the location information from the photo and visited for the first time in 13 years. I think there was a small waterwheel in front of the restaurant back then? Maybe I'm remembering it wrong? The interior of the restaurant is of course the same as it was back then, and by coincidence I sat in the same seat as I did 13 years ago. Of course the soba was very delicious, and since you can't use up all the wasabi, they provided bags for you to take home, which was a thoughtful service. The shiitake mushrooms that came with the soba were also delicious. On my way out, I saw some cherries hanging from the trees in the parking lot, and they told me I could eat as many as I wanted lol They even cut some of the branches and gave me some cherries lol (Original) 一本ワサビがついたお蕎麦屋さんが美味しかった記憶があり、スマホを見ていたら写真が残っていました。 写真の位置情報からお店を探し出し13年ぶりに訪問しました。 当時はお店の前に小さな水車があったような？ 記憶違いかも？ 店内ももちろん当時のままで、偶然か13年前と同じ席に着席。 もちろんお蕎麦もとても美味しく、ワサビも使い切れないので持ち帰り用の袋が準備されてたりとサービス面でも気が利く。 お蕎麦に付いてるシイタケも美味しかった。 帰り際、駐車場にサクランボがたわわに実っており見ていたら、適当に食べていいよってw 枝も少し切ってサクランボ貰いましたw

(Translated by Google) We visited in the early afternoon ♪ Since it was a weekday Monday, it was pretty quiet ♪ A few groups arrived later. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was great, and I could imagine it must be packed with customers during Kawazu cherry blossom season. ☝️ We ordered a large serving of Zaru Soba noodles and a half Maitake mushroom bowl! The half Maitake mushroom tempura bowl is actually not available right now, but they happened to have the ingredients and made it specially for us. 👍Thank you very much🙇 After looking around the restaurant for a while, the miso oden arrived first. 🍢 The aroma of miso really got me going! The oden was made with konnyaku, and it had a homemade feel. The soft texture of the oden and the delicious miso flavor made it so delicious I could eat it forever! Just as I finished the miso oden, a large serving of Zaru Soba noodles was served! It's quite a portion! ♪ Apparently, the soba noodles here are machine-made, not hand-made, which is why they can serve this generous portion! ♪ The soup has a very dashi-rich, mild flavor, so you can dip the soba noodles right in. 🙆 ☝️ The soba noodles are fragrant and have just the right amount of texture—delicious! When you dunk the soba noodles in the soup and put them in your mouth, the aroma of the dashi and the soba blend beautifully. 😆 Delicious! I love this kind of soba! ♪ And then the half maitake mushroom tempura bowl arrived! It smelled great, too. 🤤 The sauce here is delicious! As I slowly took a bite of the maitake mushroom tempura, the aroma and flavor of the sauce and maitake mushrooms filled my mouth... 🤤 Delicious! I ate nonstop with the seasonal vegetable tempura, and finished my meal in no time. 😅 The music of the koto in the restaurant made it feel like time was passing slowly, so I was able to concentrate on my meal. ♪ Wow, it was so good! I thoroughly enjoyed the specially prepared half-maitake mushroom tempura bowl ♪ Thank you ♪ Next time I'd like to try the original Amagi soba! Thank you for the meal 🙇 (Original) お昼過ぎに伺いました♪ 平日の月曜日ということもあり、とても空いてました♪後から何組か来店してました。 店内はとても雰囲気が良くて、「河津桜の季節にはもの凄いお客さんが来るんだなぁ」っと想像できます☝️ 注文したのは、ざる蕎麦大盛りと半舞茸丼！ 半舞茸天丼は、実は今はやってなくて、たまたま材料があって特別に作っていただきました👍ありがとうございます🙇 暫し店内を見渡してると先ずは味噌おでんが到着🍢 味噌の香りが食欲をそそります！おでんは蒟蒻で、手作り感満載でおでんの柔らかい歯応えと味噌の旨味でいくらでもイケる感じです！ ちょうど味噌おでんを食べ終えた頃にざる蕎麦大盛りが配膳！中々のボリュームです♪ こちらのお蕎麦は手打ちではなく機械打ちだそうなので、このボリュームにできるそうです♪ つゆはとても出汁が効いたマイルドなお味で蕎麦をびったりつけても大丈夫🙆な感じです☝️ 蕎麦は香りが立って歯応えも適度にあり美味い！ 蕎麦をつゆにびたづけで口に運ぶと出汁の香りと蕎麦の香りのマリアージュ😆美味い！ こういう蕎麦、好きです♪ そして半舞茸天丼が着丼！ これまた良い香り🤤こちらのお店、タレ美味い！ 徐ろに舞茸天を一口食べるとタレと舞茸の香りと旨味が口の中で､､､🤤美味い！ その他季節の野菜天で止まることなく食べてしまい、あっと言う間に完食😅 店内が琴の調べでゆっくり時間が流れてるような感じなので食事に集中できました♪ いゃぁ〜美味かった！ 特別に作って頂いた半舞茸天丼しっかり堪能させていただきました♪ありがとうございます♪ 次は元祖天城蕎麦をいただきたいですね！ ご馳走様でした🙇

(Translated by Google) The taste of the soba was a little less than I expected. This is my personal opinion as everyone has their own preferences. The soba soup was delicious. Wasabi is definitely delicious. There is a parking lot 🅿️ next to the store and at the corner of the intersection across the street. The tempura feels crispy and fried. The atmosphere inside is Japanese-style and rural. It felt like I could eat slowly. It seems that Kawazu Sakura 🌸 is famous nearby, so it might be crowded at that time. Personally, I thought it was a pretty good soba restaurant. (Original) お蕎麦の味はちょっと期待よりは下でした。それぞれ好みがあるので、個人的な感想です。蕎麦つゆは美味しかったですね。 わさびはやっぱり美味しいです。 お店の横と、通りを挟んだ交差点の角に駐車場🅿️あります。 天ぷらはカリッと揚がってザクザクした感じです。 中の雰囲気は和風な田舎っぽい作りになってます。ゆっくり食べれる感じでした。 近くに河津桜🌸が有名なようなのでその時は混むのではないでしょうか。 個人的にはちょっといいお蕎麦屋さんというぐらいでした。

(Translated by Google) The sweetfish stew with plums was exquisite! Even though I don't like umeboshi, the seasoning was delicious, and it ranked first or second among the river fish dishes I've eaten. I was surprised that the ayu meat was so soft that I could eat it without leaving the head or tail. Is the umeboshi garnish a fruit? It was such a wonderful pickled plum (lol). The staff at the shop were also very nice and took good care of us, including the soba bath. The tempura was also crispy and tasted like a restaurant. The miso oden was also very delicious, with the sweet and spicy miso combined with the elasticity of the konjac. (Original) 鮎の梅煮が絶品でした！梅干しが苦手な私でも美味しい味付けで、食べてきた川魚料理の中では一、二位を争うくらい美味しかったです。鮎の身が頭や尻尾も残さず食べれるくらい柔らくてびっくりしました。付け合せの梅干しは、果物？と思うくらいの立派な梅干し（笑）でした。お店の人も大変感じよく、そば湯等気を配っていただけました。天ぷらもサクサクで、料亭の様でした。みそおでんも甘辛の味噌がこんにゃくの弾力と合わさりとてもおいしかったです。

(Translated by Google) The good thing is that you can eat it by slurping the fresh wasabi. Raw wasabi is fresh and delicious. Afterwards, the konnyaku miso was delicious. The expected improvement is to improve the quality of the soba itself. If I do that, I think the taste will be on par with wasabi. I look forward to your efforts. (Original) 良かった点は、生わさびをすって食べる。生わさびが新鮮、美味しい。後はこんにゃくのみそが美味。期待する改善点は、蕎麦自体の質を上げれること。そうすれば、ワサビと対等の味になるかと思います。努力を期待します。

Rather expensive for the quantity. The fried shrimps were so-so.

Nice food and very friendly staff.

Had a great lunch there!

(Translated by Google) I still remember accompanying my elders to search for suitable objects across Japan. After buying several cultural properties, he planned to go to the Izu Peninsula to see if there was a better place to buy. At that time, I got up in the cold wind at 4 o'clock in the morning, jumped into the car, and drove from Mount Hiei in Kyoto to the Izu Peninsula. I took a break in Shizuoka on the way, and looked at Mount Fuji from the window in the toilet. I bought a can of milk at the rest stop and continued my journey. The first meal of the day was at the "Ichiyama" kinmei sea bream specialty store in Kawazu Town. The teriyaki gilt sea bream (and fish head), seasonal sashimi and abalone are all delicious. However, after traveling for more than 400 kilometers, the words "wanting to sleep" filled up the space in my mind. I really can’t squeeze out too many smiles to express how amazing I am about the meal. Sure enough, traveling should be accompanied by adequate rest (? (Original) 猶記得那時陪著長輩在日本各地尋找適合的物件，在買下了幾棟文化財以後，他打算到伊豆半島看看有沒有更好的地點可以購入。 那時在清晨 4 點的寒風中爬起身來，躍進車裡，就這樣從京都比叡山一帶開車前往伊豆半島，途中在靜岡稍作休息，在廁所裡從窗戶看了眼富士山，到休息站買了罐牛奶喝一喝，就繼續踏上旅途。 當天吃的第一頓正餐便是位在河津町的「市山」金目鯛專門店。 照燒金目鯛（以及魚頭）、時令生魚片與鮑魚，美味程度自然是沒話說，不過搭了 400 多公里的車，腦子裡的空間都被「想睡」兩個字給占滿，實在沒辦法擠出太多笑容來讚嘆對於餐點的驚豔。 果然旅行還是要搭配充足的休息啊（？

(Translated by Google) This year, the days have been colder than usual, and after enjoying the Kawazu cherry blossoms later than usual, I went without a reservation to try some of Izu's ``delicious food.'' I was prepared for it to be very busy at this time of year, but luckily I was able to get a seat without having to wait. In fact, I was starving to the max after driving for nearly 6 hours from Tokyo. So I immediately ordered the ``Kinmezuke Sashimi Set Meal'' and the ``Domestic Beef Steak Bowl.'' The sashimi is thickly sliced ​​and fresh, and the simmered fish is large and fatty and very delicious. The meat in the steak bowl is thick and filling. It's been a long time since I last had a very satisfying lunch at a tourist spot. Next time I come, I would like to stay overnight and enjoy the meal. (Original) 今年は例年より寒い日が続き、いつもより遅い河津桜を楽しんだ後に伊豆の「美味いもの」を頂こうと予約なしで伺った。 この時期は大忙しであろうと覚悟していたが、なんと運良く待ち時間なく席に着くことができた。 実は東京から6時間近くハンドルを握ったお陰で腹減りMAX状態であった。 なので早速頼んだのは「金目煮付け・刺身定食」と「国産牛ステーキ丼」。 刺身は厚切りで新鮮、金目の煮付けも大ぶりで脂が乗ってとても美味。 ステーキ丼の肉も厚くてボリューム満点。 久しぶりに観光地で大満足のランチであった。 今度来る時は泊まりで食事を楽しみたいと思った次第である。

(Translated by Google) I guess the prices are aimed at tourists... I feel like the prices are a little on the aggressive side. The special seafood bowl had several kinds of sashimi on top, and it was fresh, delicious, and gorgeous to look at. The boiled red snapper set meal was also sweetly seasoned, stylish to look at, and delicious, but even though it wasn't particularly busy, the female staff member had a strong aura of wanting us to go home early, and credit cards and QR code payments were not accepted at all, so I gave it one less star. (Original) 観光客向けの価格でしょうか…若干強気な料金設定な気がします。特上海鮮丼は数種類のお刺身が乗っていて新鮮で美味しく見た目も豪華でした。金目鯛一本煮定食も甘めの味付けで見た目もオシャレで美味しくいただけましたが、特に混雑している訳でもないのに女性店員さんの早く帰れオーラが強かったのと、クレジットカードやQRコード決済等が一切使えなかった点で星1つ少なくさせていただきました。

(Translated by Google) Since it was lunch time on a holiday during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, it was very crowded, and the tables were shared. The boiled Kinmedai was delicious, with fluffy and tender flesh. Also, the wagyu steak was delicious. The price is a little high. (Original) 河津桜まつり開催の休日のお昼時とあって凄く混雑しており、テーブルは相席となってました。 金目鯛の煮付けは身がふっくら柔らかく味が染みて美味しかった。 あと和牛ステーキも美味しかった。 お値段は少しお高め。

Wonderful walk along the river, gorgeous waterfalls. Mostly easy walking but some areas with lots (lots) of stairs. Can dip feet to cool down, one fall has a spring to help cool down. If you enjoy yourself at a leisurely pace, will take several hours. Or can be done quickly in probably just over an hour. If you find the hidden restaurant, go have barracuda or snapper!

A nice walk in the woods past 7 waterfalls. Most of the waterfalls are fairly small, and river access is prohibited in most areas. Not wheelchair friendly, but not a strenuous hike either. It was a nice enough stop, but wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see it either.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely breathtaking! Kawazu Seven Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Izu. The trail is easy to walk and perfectly maintained, winding through lush forest and crystal-clear streams. Each of the seven waterfalls has its own charm — from small cascades hidden among mossy rocks to the majestic final fall that feels straight out of a movie. The sound of rushing water, birds singing, and the fresh mountain air make it such a relaxing experience. Along the way, there are lovely cafés and small onsen inns where you can stop and enjoy a break with coffee or soft-serve ice cream. It’s also a great place to visit year-round — vibrant green in summer, fiery red leaves in autumn, and tranquil beauty in winter. If you’re in Izu, this is a must-see destination. Highly recommended for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to unwind in Japan’s natural beauty. 🌿💧

Its very beautiful and serene but its quite a treck. Lovely views overall and quite a nice shift from the busy citylife. The village where the waterfalls are is also quite cozy with a very friendly shop and an amazing udon/soba restaurant serving cheap and amazingly delicious food. If you have physical limitations or similar it could be dificult to treck through but its very beautiful for those who apreciate nature.

A wonderful series of waterfalls that are very easy to access. The trail is very well kept mostly concrete and very easy for almost any one to complete. There are a few areas with some steep steps and a wooden bridge. The falls and river are beautiful and make this well worth a visit. You can complete it easily in under an hour even if you linger a while. There is a cool area where you can attempt to land some small stones on a rock out in the river for your wish to come true. Each fall has an associated diety a story and a stamp so be sure to bring a notebook to collect the stamps! You cannot get in the water though while we were there a tour group walking the river and going over some of the falls was going by. If you are in Shimoda or any nearby town this would make an excellent trip.

It was nice to walk through the path visiting the 7 waterfalls and the volcanic rocks. I visited the walk from uphill to down starting from north toward south. It seems easier than the reverse.

I read reviews that recommended taking the bus to the top fall and walking the trail backwards/down. This is good advice for most people. The tourist office guide in Kawazu at the bus stop saw my cane. I am 76 and have knee and hip replacements. She told me to get off at the first stop, see falls 1 to 3, backtrack and see falls 4 and 5. I did NOT follow her advice and went to the top fall to walk down. I was wrong: she was correct. The upper trail starts out nice but then there are a million steps down. I spent all my concentration on not tripping or falling. It interfered with my ability to enjoy nature. My wife and i made it. But if you are elderly with mobility issues do what the Kawazu tourist lady tried so hard to communicate to me. You are old and impaired. Accept it and enjoy what you can. Multiply picture by at least 30 times.

Nice shrine with tranquil atmosphere. Giant tree behind main shrine and biggest geod I’ve ever seen.

Beautiful shrine hidden down a little farming road. At first I was worried the directions were incorrect, but they let me right to the shrine. The area has a strong spiritual feeling to it.

(Translated by Google) A shrine dedicated to Sugihokowake no Mikoto, the god of wood and fire. Just under the torii gate is a huge tree that is probably several hundred years old. I thought this was a sacred tree, but there are several trees at this shrine that are sacred trees at large historical shrines, and even this tree is number 2 or 3. The national natural monument ``Kimiya-sama no Okusu'', which is a sacred tree, is located at the back left of the shrine, with a circumference of 14m and a height of 24m. The shape is good, the branches and leaves are vibrant, and even during the Kawazu cherry blossom season, it has a presence that surpasses the cherry blossoms. It is located about 200 meters south of the Kawazu cherry tree logs, and can be reached within a few minutes' walk from the logs, so we recommend visiting the site along with the logs during the Kawazu cherry blossom season. (Original) 木の神、火の神である杉桙別命(すぎほこわけのみこと)を祀る神社。 鳥居を潜った所に樹齢数百年はあろうかという巨木があります。これがご神木かと思いきや、この神社には歴史ある大型神社のご神木級の樹が数本あり、この樹ですら№2か№3。 ご神木である国の天然記念物『来宮様の大クス』は神社左奥にあり、樹の周囲14m、高さ24m。形も良く、枝葉に勢いもあり、河津桜の季節でも桜を凌ぐ存在感です。 河津桜原木から南に200m余りの場所で、原木から徒歩数分で行ける距離なので、河津桜の季節には原木と併せて伺われる事をお薦めします。

Very ancient big tree. A quiet shine.

(Translated by Google) 2025.6 Shrines of the Kinomiya faith. "Kinomiya faith is a faith that is widespread along the coast of Sagami Bay from the west of Kanagawa Prefecture to the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, and it mainly targets shrines with the name "Kinomiya". "Kinomiya" can be written as Kinomiya, Takamiya, Kuramiya, Kinomiya, Kinomiya, Kinomiya, etc., and the deity worshipped is not fixed, but it is often a tree deity or a driftwood deity." Atami's Kuramiya Shrine also has a large camphor tree that is a natural monument, and Kinomiya Shrine in Izu does indeed have a sacred tree. Kawazu Kuramiya Shrine also has a large camphor tree that is said to be 1,000 years old. [Deity] Sugibokowake no Mikoto [History] Sugibokowake no Mikoto Shrine (Kuramiya Shrine) is recorded in a book called "Engishiki" created in the Heian period. The camphor tree enshrined at our shrine is known as one of the largest trees in the prefecture, and was designated a national natural monument in 1936. It has a circumference of 14 meters, a height of 24 meters, and is said to be over 1,000 years old. It is called "Kurumiya-sama's Great Camphor" and has been revered as a sacred tree since ancient times. (Original) 2025.6 キノミヤ信仰の神社。 『キノミヤ信仰とは神奈川県西部から静岡県伊豆半島にかけての相模灘沿岸部に広く分布する信仰で、主に「キノミヤ」を冠する神社をその対象としている。「キノミヤ」は、木宮、貴宮、来宮、黄宮、木野宮、紀伊宮などと書かれ、その祭神も一定でないが、樹木神か漂着神を祀る場合が多い』 熱海の来宮神社にも天然記念物の大楠があったり、伊豆にあるキノミヤ神社には確かに御神木がある。 川津来宮神社にも樹齢千年とされる大楠があります。 【御祭神】 杉桙別命（すぎほこわけのみこと） 【由緒】 杉桙別命神社（来宮神社）は、平安時代につくられた『延喜式（えんぎしき）』という書物の中に記されています。 当社に祀られたクスの木は、県下でも有数の巨木として知られ、昭和11年、国の天然記念物に指定されました。目通り周14メートル、高さ24メートルあり、樹齢は千年以上といわれています。「来宮様の大クス」とよばれ、古来よりご神木として崇められてきました。

(Translated by Google) I happened to come across the annual autumn festival and was deeply moved. I was taken aback by the grandeur of the large camphor tree and the strength of the local residents who protect the history and the area. The opening of the sacred sake "doburoku" and the fun mochi-maki (rice cake) festival brought me back to my childhood. There was also a big raffle at the end. Yakitori, frankfurters, and yakisoba were all reasonably priced, and I even had a draft beer. Fish swim in the stream that flows near the temple grounds, and nature is still preserved. I want to cherish this environment. (Original) 偶然秋の例大祭に巡りあえて感動しました 大楠の壮大さに息をのみ　歴史と地域を守る住民の力強さに感動しました 神の酒どぶろく開と楽しい餅もまきなど子供の頃に帰った様に はしゃいで楽しみました最後には大抽選も有りました　焼鳥フランクフルト焼きそばも安くて　あッ　生ビール🍺も呑みました 境内近くを流れる小川に🐟️魚が泳いでて自然が残ってます　この環境は大切にしたいです

(Translated by Google) It's a 15-minute walk from Izukyu Kawazu Station. You won't get lost. The national natural monument, Okusu, is worth a visit. It is said to be 2,000 years old. It's also a place to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring. It has the power to ward off alcohol-related troubles. The amulets are very stylish. (Original) 伊豆急河津駅から徒歩15分 道にも迷う事無く行けます 国の天然記念物大楠は一見の価値あり樹齢は2000年とも 春の桜も楽しみな場所 酒難除けの御利益 御守りも洒落っ気たっぷり

The Kawazu cherry blossoms (Kawazu-zakura) are a breathtaking sight and a must-see for any sakura enthusiast. Unlike the more common Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, which bloom briefly in early April, Kawazu-zakura are an early-blooming variety, appearing as early as February and lasting for about a month. Their deep pink petals and long flowering period make them particularly stunning. One of the best places to experience these blossoms is in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, where the annual Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (河津桜まつり) transforms the town into a picturesque paradise. The trees lining the Kawazu River create a tunnel of pink, beautifully complemented by yellow nanohana (rapeseed flowers) blooming nearby. The festival atmosphere is lively, with food stalls selling regional delicacies like sakura mochi and fresh seafood. At night, the illuminated blossoms add a magical touch, making it a great experience for both daytime and evening visitors. Overall, the Kawazu cherry blossoms offer a unique and serene hanami experience, perfect for those who want to enjoy Japan’s sakura season ahead of the crowds in March and April. Whether you’re a photographer, a nature lover, or simply looking for a relaxing spring getaway, Kawazu-zakura won’t disappoint.

I wish we visited one week earlier when Sakura was in full bloom. Still, it wasn't bad and worth a visit! There was plenty of parking space when I came on a Saturday afternoon.

Come during mid of february, this is when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Parking is atrocious, some cars wait over one hour to find a spot. There are plenty of food stalls, though not all are quality.

Endless rows of cherry blossoms stretch as far as the eye can see. Along the way, there are food stalls where you can enjoy a meal while admiring the beautiful pink flowers against the clear blue sky.

The sakura trees are mainly planted along the river. The festival is on Feb. My visit was on 8 Feb. About 70-80% bloomed as there was a snow few days before. The full blossom seems around mid-Feb;1-2 weeks earlier than last year.

Kawazu Cherry Blossoms We came on 27 Feb, this is when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It’s quite early for Japan in general. The sakura trees are mainly planted along the canal or river. Such a beautiful place, small town with lots of Sakura trees. Several food stalls were set up for the Sakura festival. We really loved this small town. Also it's really close to the station.

Early blossom booming this time. It’s a bit warm than other area in JP. It is supposed flower is booming til end of this week. It’s easy to get there by train or express train. For tourist with big luggage , there’s a line of locker with varity size from 400-800yen/ time.

You can drive through it! Looks narrow and is quite long so not sure what you'd do if another vehicle comes th other way. Just do it, you only live once!

You would love this place especially if you have watched the movie or read the novel.

Tunnel is closed to vehicle for repairs (opens end of September 2020) but go walk the tunnel instead of driving. It's nice.

Take care if you drive there, the road is not well maintained

It’s a tunnel.

Quiet calm place!

One of the coolest places. Feels like a real lost place. You'll walk up a street that has a little incline for quite some time and end up in front of the old tunnel. The tunnel itself has light inside but there's nobody around and, as far as I could see, no cars pass through it. Quite a spooky experience.

Spacious place for soba, udon, and strawberry treats! The wasabi was excellent. There are lots of options ranging from a light meal to dessert. Very inexpensive and filling.

Nice little place near the Kawazu Seven Falls (Nanadaru). They specialize in providing fresh wasabi roots which you turn into paste yourself. You can get a variety of rice bed or soba sets. Reasonably priced but prepare for a bit of a wait (I waited 90 minutes for my table - 7 people) as it's a popular place to eat in the area.

I’ve tried wasabi and Japanese yam rice bowl. The ingredients are simple, yet fresh and unique to this area. I want everyone to taste raw wasabi!

The restaurant appears in The Solitary Gourmet S3. The food is OK and the price is relatively low. However, the taste of the raw wasabi is not as strong as my imagination. Anyway if you are visiting Kawazu then it is worth paying a visit .

Just average for the taste but still worth a try for the experience. I suggest: Sign up at the book then take a walk of one hour to see the falls around. After that back to this place to Grind wasabi by yourself and have some wasabi-soba. It's refreshing both for your vision and taster.

Wasabi don was delicious. A simple bowl of rice with kotsuo flakes, soy sauce and freshly grated wasabi. Staff was very nice and helpful. The store also sells wasabi and wasabi based preparations.

My nose almost fell off. Good stuff!

We order 2 set of eel. Both is different taste. One is without the sauce type and the other one is grilled with sauce. Both taste nice.

It’s the most delicious unagi I have ever eaten. Cooked perfectly, it is so tender and fresh tasting. The sauce is delicious. The rice was also cooked perfectly. The service was lovely too, one of the chefs even speaks English!

great food and service as usual! The unagi is sooooo good!!!! 😍😍😍

Best eel (unagi) ever, for two reasons: 1) They don't steam it but grill it, which gives it a more consistent texture and a stronger smoky aroma. 2) Although the price is standard for this specialty, the portions are a lot bigger. The place has a cozy, homey atmosphere and the service is excellent. It tends to be crowded for lunch, but we were alone for dinner! Absolutely recommendable!

Always a favourite whenever we are in town. This time due to time and season, we only manage obento (takeout) menu. Turned out to be just as good. There's a smaller portion too which fit me well due to limited appetite. Friendly host as many noted.

One of the best western style BBQ eel available in the east part of Japan. Their smoky charcoal grilled to order eel was well worth driving 100 miles for. Major credit cards are accepted.

Good portion with reasonable price, full of charcoal incense l, best eel I ever had

(Translated by Google) It is called the Kappa Temple and there is a story related to the kappa. Although it is not a large temple, it has a very calming atmosphere. Many types of goshuin stamps can be written directly on them. There is also a seasonal Goshuin stamp for Kawazu cherry blossoms. (Original) カッパのお寺と呼ばれ、カッパにまつわるお話があります。大きなお寺ではありませんが、とても心落ち着く雰囲気のお寺です。御朱印の種類も多く直書きしていただけます。河津桜の時期限定の御朱印もあります。

(Translated by Google) Seisokuji Temple, home to the kappa legend This temple has a wonderful atmosphere. The interior of the temple is also beautifully decorated. They also have a wide variety of goods for sale, including goshuin stamps. (Original) カッパ伝説のある栖足寺 とても雰囲気の良いお寺です。 お寺内も大変素晴らしい装飾です。 御朱印を始め色々なグッズも取り揃え販売していました。

(Translated by Google) Visit Susokuji Temple, also known as Kappaji Temple (2025.2.28) There are kappa objects in various places within the shrine grounds. During the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival period, you can write a festival-limited goshuin on 2 or 4 sides. There are many visitors to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, and recently they have started to enjoy the cherry blossoms more casually, and I feel like the main purpose has become this limited goshuin stamp (lol) There are many other goshuin stamps with wonderful designs, so it's worth visiting even outside of the festival period. Someday, I would like to complete the Hanafuda Goshuin with a dedicated Goshuin book. (Original) 河童寺とも言われている栖足寺を参拝(2025.2.28) 境内には色々な所に河童のオブジェが有ります。 河津桜まつり期間中は、2面や4面のまつり期間限定御朱印を書き入れしていただけます。 河津桜まつりは観賞客が多く、最近はサラッと観賞するようになってしまい、主目的がこちらの限定御朱印になってしまった感があります(笑) 他にも素敵なデザインの御朱印が多く、祭り期間外でも訪れたいですね。 いつか専用御朱印帳で花札御朱印をコンプリートしたいと思ってます。

(Translated by Google) Visited around noon on R07.02.15 (Sunday). There are stone statues of kappas everywhere. Goshuin stamps are written and handwritten, Take off your shoes and enter the main hall There is a written stamp on the right hand side. Various types are lined up on the table, Choose what you like and pay Unmanned sales in the fare box It's in style. For handwriting, enter the main hall There are 3 responders in the back on the left. Deposit your goshuin book and request. On the goshuin stamp There is no date included If you need it, write it down Select it and go to the handwriting in the back left Please bring it with you and fill it out. Pay only for the main unit. There is no charge for handwriting the date. A mysterious figure stands in front of the Kappa statue. There is a rusty bicycle... The reason why I kept it instead of throwing it away Imagine this and that It's gone. (Original) R07.02.15(日)お昼ごろに訪問。 あちこちにカッパの石像などあり。 御朱印は書き置きと手書き、 靴を脱いで本堂に入り 右手の方に書き置きの御朱印が 多種類テーブルに並んでおり、 好きなのを選んで、代金を 料金箱に入れる無人販売の スタイルになっています。 手書きは、本堂入って 左手奥に３名の対応者あり 御朱印帳を預けて依頼。 書き置きの御朱印には 日付けが入ってないので 必要な方は書き置きから 選んで左手奥の手書きのところへ 持参して記入していただきます。 本体代のみ支払います。 日付の手書き料金は無料。 かっぱの像の前に謎の 錆び付いた自転車あり… 捨てないで置いてある理由を あれこれと想像して しまいました。

(Translated by Google) When I visited on weekdays, there were many kappa statues and a cat lying on the bench. Maybe there are less people on weekdays, but I also saw a snake about 50 cm long. Zhuyin is a paper type. There is a parking lot for worshippers on the outskirts of the road. (Original) 平日參訪，河童雕像不少，長椅上還躺了一隻貓，也許平時人潮較少，還看到了一隻約50公分長的蛇。 朱印是紙本式。 外圍馬路邊有參拜用的停車場。

(Translated by Google) The goshuin stamps of each season are wonderful, but the cherry blossom stamps during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival are especially beautiful. This year, we had a cherry blossom goshuin stamp with a limited edition dragon written on it. There are kappa statues all over the grounds, so it's fun to look for them!☺️ (Original) 四季折々の御朱印が素晴らしいがとくに河津桜祭り期間の桜御朱印は文句なしの美しさ。今年は限定の龍が書かれている桜御朱印を書いていただきました。境内あちこちに河童さまがいるので探すのも楽しいですよ!☺️

(Translated by Google) It's been a while since my last visit. This temple gives out goshuin (stamps) on double page spreads and hanafuda cards. It is famous for its goshuin (stamps) which are only available during the "Kappa no Kame" and Kawazu cherry blossom seasons, but I was able to visit during the festival, so I went to get one. Due to COVID-19, they only accepted stamps by mail for a while, but this year I received one in a handwritten clean copy. There is a parking lot, but be aware that it is often unavailable during the Sakura Festival. (Original) 久しぶりの訪問となります。 見開きや花札の御朱印をお授け頂けるお寺です。 ｢河童のかめ｣や河津桜の開花期間に限定で頂ける御朱印が有名ですが、祭期間に訪問できたので頂きに行きました。 コロナのため一時期は郵送対応のみとなっていましたが、今年は手書きの浄書にて頂きました。 駐車場はありますが、さくら祭期間は停められないことが多いので注意です。

You can try well-known kinmedai fish here, valued set menu comes with sashimi rice & soup set 2 pieces of kinmedai fillet

Good food and friendly service. Beautiful artworks of the meals!

One of the best restaurant around here. Need to wait quite some time,but worth it. Very delicious.

service was bad considering we paid close to $14000 yen for 4 people and no drinks., Sashimi was not the best. we asked to order drink and first our request was ignored, then we were told to wait to place our drink order when the staff went to service 2 other tables even when they asked for service after our request. Then she came to ask what we wanted, by then we asked for the bill.

Extremely delicious! There’s some waiting time but it’s definitely worth the wait!

you must order Kaname Taima (金目鯛), it worth 👍

Really good seafood donburi, the kindmedaya or the stewed alfonse fish was delicious.

(Translated by Google) I visited during the Spring Rose Festival. Although the roses were not in full bloom yet, the blooming roses were giving off a nice fragrance. You can enjoy a wide variety of colorful roses. There is a stamp rally, and if you win it, you will have a completed postcard♪ The cafe also had a menu using edible roses. The rose soft serve ice cream had a slight rose scent and had a texture between sorbet and soft serve ice cream. (Original) 春バラ祭りの期間に訪れました。 まだ満開とは言えませんでしたが、咲き誇るバラから良い香りがしていました。 種類が豊富で色とりどりのバラを楽しめます。 スタンプラリーがあり、制覇すると絵はがき完成です♪ カフェでは食用バラを用いたメニューもありました。 バラソフトクリームはほんのりバラの香りがして、シャーベットとソフトクリームの中間的な食感でした。

(Translated by Google) Kawazu Bagatelle Park is a famous French-style garden with a rose garden, modeled after Bagatelle Park in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. You can enjoy the beautiful roses especially in the spring rose season. Dogs are allowed in the park if they are on a leash. Tsu Bagatelle Park has 6,000 roses of 1,100 varieties planted in an area of ​​3 hectares. There was a guide at the entrance to the roses in the park. It is a French-style garden. The rose garden at Bagatelle Park is characterized by the fact that standard roses are planted around them, with bush roses planted around them, creating a rhythm between the two varieties. It seems to be a rose garden that has been carefully designed down to the last detail, with the colors, views, and space being carefully calculated. (Original) 河津バガテル公園は、バラ園が有名な フランス風庭園で、パリのブローニュの森にある バガテル公園をイメージして作られました。 春バラの時期には特に美しいバラを 楽しむことができます。 ワンコはリードをつなげば入園ＯＫです。 津バガテル公園は、3ヘクタールの広さに 1100品種、6000株のバラが植栽されています。 入口には園内の薔薇の状況が案内されていました。 フランス式庭園になっています。 バガテル公園のローズガーデンの特徴は、 スタンダードタイプのバラを中心にその周りに ブッシュタイプのバラを植栽することにより、 2品種がかもしだすリズムを生み出しています。 色彩・眺望・空間を計算し尽くして細部まで こだわり造られているローズガーデンのようです。

(Translated by Google) I went around it in about 2 hours. There were some tourists from overseas, but we didn't pass each other inside the park. The roses are blooming quite a lot. There are also shops where you can buy rose soap and accessories, and a cafe where you can drink rose soft drinks and rose juice. Pets are allowed on the terrace. The rose soft serve and rose juice were delicious. (Original) 2時間くらいでぐるっと1周してきました。 海外からの観光客もいましたが、園内ではすれ違いませんでした。 バラはけっこう咲いてます。 バラ石鹸や小物類を買えるショップや、バラソフトやバラジュースが飲めるカフェもあります。 テラスならペット同伴◯です。 バラソフトとバラジュースは美味しかったてす。

(Translated by Google) There were many varieties of roses, and they were well maintained and very beautiful. The scent of the roses was also very nice. Dogs are allowed in too. If you tell the receptionist, you can also use the dog run. My dog ​​had a great time playing in the natural dog run. There were a lot of people taking photos of their dogs with the roses. However, I thought 1200 yen was expensive for a place this large. Dogs were allowed in for free. I would go again if they could offer some special perks or make it a little cheaper, but for this price, I think it would be enough to go once unless they made the garden bigger or something. The online ticket came with a 100 yen discount coupon for drinks, but it was limited to coffee, tea, and orange juice, and could not be used for lunch. I wish they could offer anything at the shop. (Original) 薔薇の品種は多く、管理もされていてとてもきれいでした。薔薇の香りもとても良かったです。 ワンコも一緒に入れます。受付で伝えればドッグランも使うことができました。自然のドッグランで、我が家のワンコは大喜びで遊びました。ワンコと薔薇で写真を撮る方がとっても大勢いらしゃいました。 ただ、この規模で1200円は高いと思いました。ワンコは無料で入れました。 期間中に何回か入れるとか何か特典があるとか、もう少しお安くして頂けたらまた行こうと思うのですが、この料金だと、園内を、もっと広くしてもらうとか何か無いと、1回行けば良いかなぁと思ってしまいました。 WEBチケットだと飲み物100円引き券が付いてきたのですが、コーヒーと紅茶とオレンジジュースに限るとなっていて、ランチにも使えませんでした。そのお店何でもにしてもらえたらよかったのにと思いました。

(Translated by Google) It was October and they were holding the Autumn Rose Fair, but not many roses were in bloom. Spring might be more spectacular. There were many areas where it seemed like the roses were still growing. It's nice to stroll through the well-maintained garden, but if you're coming from outside the prefecture and paying the admission fee, spring is a good time. I also thought it was nice that there was a dog run inside. (Original) 10月で秋バラフェアだったのですがそれほど多くは咲いていませんでした。春の方が見応えがあるのかもしれません。まだ育成中なのかなと思える部分も多かったです。手入れされた庭を散歩するのは気持ちいいですが県外から来て入場料払って入るなら春がいいと思います。中にドッグランがあるのはいいなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) It was the wrong time to come, as the flowers had fallen and were sunburned. I came at the wrong time. 💦 There's a dog run, and they gave us cold water when we entered, which was really thoughtful. I thought the entrance fee would change depending on how the flowers were blooming, so to be honest, they charged a lot even though there wasn't much. The roses around the entrance were probably the most beautiful. The carp were cute. (Original) 時期的に散ったり日に焼けたりでスカスカでした。 来るタイミング間違えました💦 ドッグランがあるし、入場時に冷たいお水をいただけて、配慮がすごかったです。 咲き具合によって入園料は変わるものだと思っていたので、ほとんど無いのにしっかり取るんだというのが本音です。 入口あたりのバラが一番綺麗だったかも。 鯉が可愛かったです。

(Translated by Google) Spring Rose Festival 2025 I visited in late May. Beautiful roses were in full bloom in the garden. Dogs can enter with a lead or cart. There is a fee to enter the rose garden. Dogs are free. There is also a dog run inside. There is also a cafe restaurant in the free area. You can eat with your dog on the terrace. It is a dog-friendly facility. I hope there are more places like this. (Original) 春バラまつり2025 5月下旬に伺いました。 園内は綺麗なバラが咲き誇っていました わんちゃんはリードやカートで入園ok ローズガーデンは有料 わんちゃんは無料 中にはドッグランもあります 無料の場所にはカフェレストランもあります テラス席でわんちゃんと食事できます わんちゃんに優しい施設です こういう場所がもっと増えてほしいです

This fall is technically within the Amagiso public bathing area so if you want to see the entire length you have to use the baths. You can see the fall itself from the entrance to the baths. The old lady manning the station is lovely. If no one is using the baths and you ask her nicely (no one here speaks English), she may allow you into the first area where the changing rooms are to see the fall up close.

An incredible, gorgeous waterfall. And the area around it is so lush and peaceful. We didn’t bring our swimsuits, but it looked like a lot of fun to swim in the pools near the water with the waterfall in the background. If we went back, I’d make mean effort to swim for sure.

One and only waterfall in the seven waterfall that is very commercialized and needing to pay to visit. It is oddly away from the other 6 waterfalls from the trail. Quite a disappointment thou it was the biggest one. Quite a long walk just to get to the look out...

You have to pay to get in and or near the waterfall which shouldn’t be the case as it’s a natural waterfall, they also made the area look ugly by adding man made structures to pay at and what not

#1 in Kawazu Seven Waterfalls Tour 💦 The waterfall is adjacent to a ryokan with an outdoor onsen. You can view the waterfall from the observation deck but you will not be able to go all the way down unless you have an onsen reservation.

Amazing! So beautiful, so relaxing. Recommend it if you are so stressed and tired from work. Go for a cold natural waterfall swim and get warmed up with onsen outside.

Awesome place you must check if you are coming to Izu area. Highly recommend to get your bathing suits if you are going during summer!

Nice waitress can speak English. Welcome to the tourist. Tempura is crispy and soba noodles is springy. Relaxing japanese atomsphere.

Very good soba & udon. Tendon is also very delicious. Overall very good. English manu available for non-native.

Food was not too bad!! Yummy tempura and got the set which came with either soba or udon. You could choose it to be hot or cold. Got the cold soba. Very near kawazu station which made it convienant to travel back to Tokyo.

So glad we stopped in here. It’s a cozy soba and udon shop that does tempura as well. We all had the “tendon” tempura bowl and we all loved it. It came with a nice variety of vegetables along with two shrimps. Highly recommend

I ate lots of 穴子丼 in Japan. This is the worst three I ever had. No taste….. I even doubt myself what I put into my mouth!!!

A very tasty tempura and udon lunch.

A wonderful tempura lunch with my wife!... definitely a worth a visit if you are in Kawazu. 😋

Nice diversion, particularly if you're into geology. The volcanic action and pyroclastic flows are in stark relief. Small shrine on top, but I recommend the sea level walk around which only takes 10 minutes. Free parking.

Great place for snorkelling. I went today lots of moray eels, fish of all kinds, anemones, small soft corals and a few hard corals. The current under the bridge is strong, only go there if you are more experienced. Today we had crystal clear waters. Also hot shower and changing room available.

Interesting place. Beautiful formations of rock due to volcanic movements. Fishing is allowed, it has toilet and few parking area. I’ve spent here 2hrs just observing the ocean, I was amazed by the rock’s formation.

Great little island to walk around and explore.

Nice little island to walk around. Be aware that the walkway can get waves over it on a high tide or bad weather. The top of the island is very overgrown and the view is limited.

The shore with clear blue water is just beautiful and the rocks look interesting. You can climb up the rocks if you are brave enough and have fun up there at the little room in the rock. But we were in the ridiculous ly strong wind for sure 🙈😂😇

Nice place to visit if you have plenty of time.

After a leisurely 3-kilometer-walk of enjoying the cherry blossoms along the Kawazu River, we reached Kawazuhama Beach where the breakwater offshore ensures a peaceful beach with gently lapping waves. Kawazuhama Beach (Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan), is not well known, which helps keeps the crowds to a minimum. The beach itself is not that big, but offers a chance to take some nice sunrise photos or maybe even have a barbecue during summer. Although driving to the beach offers opportunities to see more of the local area (162 km southwest of Tokyo), you can easily reach the beach within a 6-minute walk of Kawazu Station on the JR Izukyuko Line.

I went here the first week of march and so many people are here. They enjoy the Kawazu zakura and then enjoy lunch at the beach. Saw many family bring their picnic basket and mat and enjoy the sun and breeze at the beach while enjoying lunch and the kids run around playing with water. The scenery is okay. The water is blue but it is not a white sand. I hope people (especially foreigners) are more conscious about leaving trash in here since the cleaning staff looks so tired picking up trash. Anyway a great place and deffinitely want to visit here again!

The beach and surrounding areas are really beautiful. You could play soccer on the beach ⚽️ 🥅. Also might find shower room but it takes 💴.

Stunning place. Lots of driftwood, pebbles, sea shells. Quite clean. The waters are warm and clear. Great views to izu islands on a clear day.

A good place to relax and spend time while looking out at the sea

(Translated by Google) Cross the road from the cherry blossom trees and walk a short distance to reach the coast. When you look at the cherry blossoms and the sea, you feel calm. It's not far from the cherry blossom trees, so let's take a walk together. (Original) 桜並木から道路を渡り少し歩くと海岸に出ます。桜を見て海を見ると気持ちが穏やかになりますね。桜並木からそれ程離れていないので合わせて散策しましょう。

(Translated by Google) There's nothing here. Although it is supposed to be a beach, it is only a dirty sandy beach full of garbage. There are no rocky shores, just artificial wave-dissipating blocks. You can enter from the side of the entrance to the hot spring hotel Kaiyutei, but there is no fence at the mouth of the Kawazu River, so please refrain from testing your mettle in groups with flashlights in hand in the middle of the night. If you fall two meters down the cliff, you will die if you do something wrong. You just become a ghost. When you look at Kaiyutei from the coast, you can see the guests eating. It's very awkward. The impressions of people who visited during the cherry blossom festival are generally as follows. In the summer, it might start to look a little more like a beach. (Original) ここには何もありません。いちおう海水浴場という事になっていますが、あるのはゴミだらけの汚い砂浜だけです。磯場もありませんし、人工的な消波ブロックが広がっているだけです。 温泉ホテル「海遊亭」の入口の脇から入れますが、河津川の河口部分にはフェンスがないため、真夜中に懐中電灯を片手に集団で肝試しをするような行為はおやめください。 ２メートル崖下に転落して、下手をすると命がありません。貴方が幽霊になるだけですよ。 海岸側から海遊亭を眺めると、食事中の宿泊客と目が合います。たいへん気まずいです。 桜祭りの期間中に訪れた人の感想は大体こんな感じです。夏場になれば、もう少し海水浴場らしくなるのかもしれませんけどね。

Small station but they do have luggage storage (coins only as of September 2024). You can get change at the ticket booth but it opens at 9 am. We used one of the drink machines in the station for change. Bathrooms are on the outside. There is a woman at a kiosk near the bus station that was very helpful with copies of the bus schedule. Also there is a 711 across the street

Fine station with clear signs taking IC for payment. It has a souvenir shop. Coin locking for storage. Washroom outside.

Kuwazu Station in Shizuoka is a charming rural railway station that offers a nostalgic and authentic Japanese countryside experience. As a traveler seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations, I was drawn to this quaint station, and it left an indelible impression. Nestled amidst lush green fields and picturesque landscapes, Kuwazu Station's tranquil setting immediately transported me back to a simpler time. The station's traditional wooden architecture and well-preserved vintage appearance exude a timeless charm, making it a delightful sight for both history buffs and photography enthusiasts. The station's limited train service schedule added to its rustic appeal, reflecting the unhurried pace of life in the countryside. Despite its small size, the station staff was warm and welcoming, embodying the spirit of Japanese hospitality. Adjacent to the station, I discovered the "Yui Rail Walk" pathway, a scenic route that meanders through the picturesque countryside, providing an opportunity to immerse myself in the natural beauty of Shizuoka. Kuwazu Station is more than just a transit point; it serves as a gateway to the traditional rural life of Japan. The unspoiled surroundings and peaceful ambiance create a perfect setting for contemplation and relaxation. In conclusion, Kuwazu Station in Shizuoka is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into the timeless charm of rural Japan. Its serene and nostalgic atmosphere, combined with the beautiful countryside, make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic and tranquil experience. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Kuwazu Station promises an unforgettable journey through the soul-stirring landscapes of Shizuoka.

Get extremely crowded in the sakura season. The station is a bit old and there is no toilet inside the gate. You can find toilet outside. The IC Card charge machine can only accept ¥1000 each time so if you need to charge your IC card more than one thousand yen, you need to do it several time. The scenery from the platform is beautiful. The staff is extrmely helpfull. Odoriko train finish at 17.00 but local izukyu train run until 21.00

The main station for the local cherry blossom viewing called "Kawazu Sakura(河津桜)". Every year in this town, it holds the cherry blossom festival during February 10th to March 10th.

A place to enjoy early Sakura blooming in February and you can walk to the beach not far away from the station

Great full bloom blossom street on feb. This station locate just 2 hr. from tokyo. Crowd on weekend, please book train ticket before coming. BTW food is strange for me.

(Translated by Google) Because Tatebashi is close to the iron bridge used by the tram, many tourists wait here, hoping to capture the moment when the tram passes through the Kawazu cherry blossom trees. The thick-browed boy waited in Tatebashi for a long time, but no tram passed by. But just as he left, the tram suddenly appeared out of nowhere, which was really shocking... (Original) 館橋因為鄰近電車用的鐵橋，故吸引不少遊客在此等候，個個都希望捕捉電車在河津櫻叢駛過的一刻。 粗眉仔在館橋等了好一會，都未見有電車經過，可才剛離開，電車卻失驚無神突然出現，真係激死……

(Translated by Google) 20250225 I came to see Kawazu cherry blossoms. The Kawazu cherry blossoms have only been blooming for 3-5 minutes, which is a little disappointing😞 It's really difficult to see them during the cherry blossom season. But the weather was nice, the Kawazu cherry blossoms were in bloom here and there, and there weren't that many foreigners from the neighboring big country, so it was probably just the right time. The cherry blossoms are nice~ The very heart of the Japanese people, dignified feeling, and graceful when they fall 🌸 (Original) 20250225　河津桜を見にやって来ました。河津桜はまだ3〜5分咲きで少しがっかり😞　桜の季節にドンピシャは本当に難しい。でも天気も良かったし河津桜もちらほら咲いてたし、隣の大きな国の外国人もそれほど居なかったし　丁度良かったかもです。桜　良いね～　日本人の心そのもの　凛とした感じ　散り際も潔よい🌸

(Translated by Google) Visited in February 2020 When I visited on the 11th, it was in full bloom. There will definitely be leaf cherry blossoms in March. The cherry blossoms in this area are packed together and are worth seeing, but there are also a lot of people watching. The illumination of the cherry blossoms at night is held near here. Perhaps because the Super View Odoriko and Izu Crail running on Izukyu will end this year, many photographers can be seen taking pictures of vehicles crossing the bridge and the cherry blossoms. Visit in 2022 This year, we were also affected by the cold wave, and even though we took the trouble to move the cherry blossom festival period forward by 10 days, the cherry blossoms are expected to be in full bloom by the time the festival ends. 😥 (Original) 2020年2月訪問 訪れた11日には満開状態でした。 3月には間違いなく葉桜でしょう。 この付近は桜どうしが密集していて見ごたえありますが、見物人も密集しています。 夜桜のライトアップはこの付近で行われます。 今年で伊豆急を走るスーパービュー踊り子号や伊豆クレイルの運行が終了する為か、鉄橋を渡る車両と桜の撮影をする撮り鉄の方も多く見られます。 2022年訪問 今年はこちらも寒波の影響を受けていて、折角桜祭り開催期間を10日早めたのに、祭り終了頃に満開予想という何とも言えない状況です。😥

(Translated by Google) Due to the cold weather this year, the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival will be held until March 9, 2025🌸 Kawazu Town Live Camera Tatebashi is distributed on YouTube, so I checked YouTube and it was about 20 seconds. Although there was a time lag, I was able to confirm that the photo was captured perfectly 😊 It was raining, but there was just a moment of sunshine, so I could see the beautiful moon and Orion constellation ✨ (Original) 今年は寒波で2025/03/09までの河津桜まつりです🌸 河津町ライブカメラ舘橋はyoutubeで配信されているので、 youtube視聴確認したら２０秒くらいかな？ タイムラグがありますが、バッチリ写っていているの確認できました😊 雨でしたが丁度晴れ間が覗いたので、 綺麗な月とオリオン座が見れました✨

(Translated by Google) A famous spot for Kawazu cherry blossoms. Not only can you walk from the station, you can also enjoy the cherry blossom festival. (Original) 言わずと知れた河津桜の名所。 駅から徒歩で歩いてこられる上、桜まつりも一緒に楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) I went on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 16:50. It seems that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom from downstream, and from the area near the red bridge to the sea side, the cherry blossoms are currently in full bloom. As I moved upstream, it seemed like it bloomed for about a minute, so I guess the best time to see it is from March onwards. That was my impression. The mandarin orange juice is really delicious and I highly recommend it! The parking lot was about 1000 yen everywhere. When I went downstream to the end, I could see the ocean and it was beautiful. I highly recommend you to go and try it out. (Original) 2022年2月26日土曜日の16時50分に行きました。下流の方から満開になるようで、赤い橋付近から海側にかけて現在満開〜葉桜なかんじです。上流の方に進むと、1分咲きというかんじだったので3月入ってからが見頃かな？という印象でした。 みかんジュースがすごく美味しくておすすめです！駐車場はどこもだいたい1000円くらいでした。 最後まで下流に進むと海が見えて綺麗でした。ぜひ行ってみるのをおすすめします

(Translated by Google) I always go there during the Kawazu cherry blossom season. They are blooming beautifully around the river. There is plenty of parking. (Original) 河津桜の時期にいつも行きます。川を中心に綺麗に咲いてます。駐車場はたくさんありますよ。

Love the food loved the service I’d definitely repeat. You won’t be disappointed I had the lamb BBQ the day before and the next day had the Thiebou Yapp both were awesome! Looking forwa to trying something else next time.

When you find such places in the world, it makes you hope for a better future 🌍💙 Thanks for such a great meal and opportunity to learn more about Senegalese culture and Africa. I loved the チェブジェン（赤）(Thieboudienne). Thanks for accommodating the vegetarian in our group and kids requests.

lovely flavours! mafé, the peanut stew, was fantastic! the mutton had a great gamey flavour — which i enjoy — and had a good amount of fat attached. sauce is rather dense and portions are big, so it'll fill ya up. the couscous's deep caramelized onion sauce was delectable. the chicken leg is no slouch either — tender and flavorful. beef fataya was good and the spicy condiment paired well, but i don't know if it's ¥500 good. bissap was quite tart and cut through the rich flavours of the food very well. great balance with the meal. baobab juice was nutty, earthy, and tasted like it was spiced. thick and a bit gritty but good too. service was slow, but the dudes were friendly. low 4 star rating: very good

Ordered so much. Definitely would recommend the whole menu! Food is flavorful, meat is soft and portions are definitely filling. The owner is super friendly and welcoming.

Surprising place we weren’t expecting for in Izu Peninsula! Amazing food, the Yassa Chiken and the Senegalese Couscous are very tasty and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful for the choices! A MUST GO!

Not really busy on a weekday and pricing is a bit on the higher side but then it certainly is not a common meal. I chose a mutton dish that surely didn't disappoint. The place has many African decor and merchandise for sale.

The guys were super cool and friendly. Vermicelli Mutton, Couscous Chicken and Chicken & Chips were all delicious.

Good Chinese food for low prices. The staff was super friendly. Nothing too fancy but good if you search for fast, cheap and good tasting food. The sets are recommendable

A good chinese food within walking distance from Kawazu Sakura... Parking also available... But the payment was only in cash so keep it handy...

Good Taiwanese food in the area. Good selection and fare price.

Delicious Taiwanese cuisine. Reasonably priced. Service is great but van be very crowded at dinner time.

Cheap, cheerful and no frills food. Good for spice fans and people who can eat

The food was delicious but it was severely understaffed. One waitresses was running around all night. Perfect place to get some delicious ramen.

Owners are very kind and helpful, but the place smells a bit and floor is sticky for some reason.

You have to go a little bit off the main road to reach the vantage points for this fall but they're set up well to scan almost the entire series of falls. Really interesting rock formations and crystal clear water.

One of the more “subtle” waterfalls along the hike, in that it could be easy to miss (we almost did, anyway). You get to walk alongside a large part of the falls which is really cool. It’s a bit off the path, but it leads to a dead end where you can see further down into the basin where the pools are.

Part of the Kawazu 7 waterfalls. Amazing place and right next to the road leading to the other waterfalls.

It is quite a pretty waterfall like a fan... had a tough time seeing which waterfall was this Deai dark fall lol

#2 of the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls. It’s a top view of O-daru Falls (1).

Nice falls. One of the seven in the area.

Deidaru It's a beautiful waterfall.

Great view

(Translated by Google) I asked him several times. It seems that it is only open to the public during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Admission fee? The cooperation fee is 200 yen. We sell stamps and amulets. You are free to take pictures inside. There is heating and seating. Amacha service is also available. There is also a toilet at the front. There is also a viewing platform at the back. (Original) 何度か伺いました。 河津桜まつり限定で公開している様です。 拝観料？協力金は200円です。 御朱印やお守りを売っています。 中の撮影は自由です。暖房と椅子があります。 甘茶のサービスもあります。 表にトイレもあります。 裏手には見晴台もあります。

(Translated by Google) This hall is located in the Sawada district and has a 2 meter 58 cm long Buddha statue of Nirvana (reclining Buddha. It is a replica of the Buddha's death. There are disciples standing around him mourning him, but most of them honestly don't look like they are sad). Since it is said that Hyakumanben is performed, it is assumed that it is a Jodo sect. You can only enter during the cherry blossom festival (admission fee: 200 yen). The main image is said to be 300 years old. Photography is allowed inside the hall, and sweet tea (made from Amagi's mountain hydrangea) is provided. This sweet tea has a nice aroma and a slight sweetness, and is also on sale. It seems to have been passed down to the locals as a substitute for tea since ancient times, and I hope it will continue to be cherished. It is a place where you can feel the atmosphere that has been carefully preserved by the local people. In addition, there is a viewing platform at the back where you can see the cherry blossoms along the river. (Original) 沢田地区にある全長２メートル５８センチの釈迦如来涅槃像（寝釈迦。釈迦が亡くなった様子を模したもの。周りにはそれを悲しむ弟子が並ぶが、正直悲しんではいないような表情のものが多い）を本尊とするお堂。百万遍が行われるとのことなので、浄土宗と推測される。桜まつり期間のみ入堂できる（拝観料２００円）。本尊は３００年前のものとのこと。堂内は撮影自由で、甘茶（天城の山アジサイから作ったもの）サービスあり。この甘茶がなかなかいい香りとほんのりした甘みがあり、販売もしている。昔から茶の代用品として地元に伝えられてきたものと思われ、これからも是非大事にしてもらいたい。そこかしこに地元の人たちが大事に守ってきた雰囲気が感じられる場所である。なお、裏手は見晴台になっており、河畔の桜を一望できる。

(Translated by Google) Visited on February 23, 2025. One of Japan's three major reclining Buddhas. It is only open to the public during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. It was a thrill to be able to see the precious statue of Buddha up close! Members of the local support association wearing orange vests volunteer to take care of the tourists. Thank you for the sweet tea! In my case, I was able to listen to what he was saying as he seemed to be particularly good at explaining things. The observation deck at the back has a spectacular view! Please come visit during the cherry blossom season. Admission fee is 200 yen. Take off your shoes and pay at the reception desk at the temple. I bought sweet tea as a souvenir. Is it beneficial for the inside of the body? (Original) 2025年2月23日に訪問しました。日本三大寝釈迦の1つ。河津桜まつり期間中のみ一般公開されます。貴重な釈迦像を間近に見ることができて感動!　オレンジのベストを着た地元奉賛会の方々がボランティアで観光客の世話をして下さいます。甘茶ご馳走様でした!　私の時は特に解説の上手な方だったようで話に聞き入ってしまいました。裏手にある見晴台は絶景です!　是非桜の季節に訪れて下さい。入館料は200円。靴を脱いでお堂の受付で払います。お土産に甘茶を購入しました。体の内側にご利益あるかな!?

(Translated by Google) Visited in July 2025. The building was unmanned and the intercom was broken, so we were unable to tour the interior. Unfortunately, it appears to only be open during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. I'll try again next time. (Original) 2025年7月訪問。 無人でインターホンが故障しており、内部見学は出来ませんでした。 残念ながら河津桜まつりの期間のみの公開のようです 次回改めてリベンジします。

(Translated by Google) I come to see the Kawazu cherry blossoms every year, but this is the first time I've learned that there is a reclining statue. It is open to the public only during the Cherry Blossom Festival (admission fee: 200 yen). There is also a parking lot (1000 yen). The observation deck has a good view. (Original) 毎年河津桜を見に来てますが、涅槃像がある事初めて知りました。桜まつりのみ一般公開されて（入館料200円）ます。駐車場（１０００円）もあります。見晴らし台は景色良いです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by the temple after using the observation deck. Admission is 200 yen, and a temple seal is 300 yen. Shoes are prohibited and photography is allowed. You can see the rare Nirvana statue (one of Japan's three great Nirvana statues). There is an audio guide that provides constant explanations about the statue. For an optional donation (starting from 100 yen), you can receive a talisman to bring good stars and ward off evil spirits. Sweet tea is available from a pot for free. It was sweet and delicious. Chairs are provided so you can take a relaxing break. (Original) 展望台を利用させていただいたついでの参拝です。 入場料200円、御朱印300円です。 土足厳禁で撮影可能、国内では貴重な(日本三大涅槃像の1つ)涅槃像を拝見することが出来ます。この涅槃像については音声案内で説明が常時されていました。 任意の寄付金(100円～)を払えば、善星皆来&悪霊退散の御札が頂けます。甘茶は無料でポットから頂けます。甘くて美味しかったです。椅子が用意してあり、ゆっくりと休憩できます。

(Translated by Google) One of the seven waterfalls. This is the only waterfall that can be accessed by walking on a flat, paved road. Instead, walk about 500m from the road. There is also a bronze statue of an Izu dancer in front of the waterfall, making it a nice photo spot. (Original) 七滝の一つ。 道路沿いからは、唯一、平坦な舗装された道で歩いて行ける滝。その代わり、道路沿いからは500mくらいは歩く。 滝前に伊豆の踊り子を模した銅像もあり、ちょっとしたフォトスポット。

(Translated by Google) There is also a statue of the dancer and me, making it perfect for commemorative shots. (Original) 踊り子と私の像もあって記念ショットには最適

#5 of Kawazu Seven Waterfalls. The Seven God statue of Fukurokuju which represents the deity of long life.

It might be the longest fall but not the highest. The columnar joints are quite interesting, there are multiple signs explaining the geologic processes but they're in weathered shape.

Hebi daru It's a beautiful waterfall.

Beautiful waterfall along the odoriko trail.

(Translated by Google) One of the seven waterfalls in Kawazu. The name comes from the lava rocks called columnar joints around the waterfall that look like snake scales. It's hard to understand the origin of the name when you look at it from the front, but when you look down from Kawazu Odoriko Takimibashi, a rare wavy suspension bridge located a little upstream of the waterfall, it looks different from the front, and looks like a snake. You can enjoy the view of the river as it undulates. Although it is a little far from the observatory and the drop is small at 3 meters, it was nice to be able to see the falling water from the front of the waterfall. The Seven Lucky Gods of Kawazu Nanataki Falls is ``Hebi Fukurokuju.'' (Original) 河津七滝のひとつ。 滝の辺りの柱状節理と呼ばれる溶岩岩が、蛇のうろこのようにみえることから名付けられたそう。 正面から見ただけでは名前の由来がわかりづらいですが、滝の少し上流にある珍しいウェーブ状の吊り橋「河津踊子滝見橋」から見下ろしてみると、正面から見るのとはまた異なり、蛇のようにうねって流れている川の様子が楽しめます。 展望台からは少し離れている上、落差は3ｍと小さめではありますが、流れ落ちていく様子を滝の正面から眺められるのが良かったです。 河津七滝の七福神は「蛇福禄寿様」がいらっしゃいました。

(Translated by Google) The columnar joints are spread out like snakes, so it is called Snake Falls. It is very interesting. The meaning is not in the water, but in the rocks. Snake Falls is beautiful, the water is very clear and blue. (Original) 柱狀節理漫布像蛇一樣所以叫做蛇瀑布，滿有意思的，意義不在水，在岩石。蛇瀑布很美，水很清很藍。

(Translated by Google) Hebi-taki Falls is one of the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls. The Kawazu Seven Waterfalls are a valley lined with waterfalls of various sizes along a 2km stretch upstream of the Kawazu River. Approximately 25,000 years ago, lava flowed down the southern slope of Mount Noborio, one of the eastern Izu volcanoes, during an eruption. This flow filled the Kawazu River, and the subsequent water flow eroded the valley, creating the seven waterfalls. In Kawazu, the word for waterfall (taki) is pronounced "taru," derived from the Japanese character for "water dripping," and "hebi-taki" (hebi falls) is pronounced "hebidaru." Hebi-taki Falls is 3m high and 2m wide, and was named after the cross-section of the basalt columnar joints, which have been eroded by water and polished to resemble snake scales. On the right bank downstream of Hebi-taki Falls, you can see the bedrock tuff (a product of an underwater volcano), and above it you can see traces of the lava flow from Onami Volcano undulating to avoid the product of the underwater volcano, which also undulates like a snake. (Original) 蛇滝は河津七滝の一つです。河津七滝は河津川の上流約2kmの間に大小の滝が続く渓谷で、約2万5000年前に伊豆東部火山群のひとつ「登り尾(のぼりお)南火山」の噴火で南斜面から流れ出した溶岩流が河津川を埋めて、その後の水流により、浸食された渓谷に七つの滝が出来たものです。 河津では「滝」は「水が垂れる」から由来して「たる」と呼ばれており、「蛇滝」は「へびだる」と読みます。 蛇滝は落差3ｍ・幅2ｍで、玄武岩の柱状節理が水に侵食されて磨かれた断面の模様が蛇のうろこのように見える事から 蛇滝と呼ばれています。蛇滝の下流の右岸には、基盤岩である凝灰岩(海底火山の噴出物)が見られ、その上部に登り尾南火山の溶岩流が海底火山の噴出物を避けてうねる様に流れた跡もみられ、これもまた蛇の様にうねっています。

#6 of Kawazu Seven Waterfalls. The Seven God statue of Ebisu, a deity of wealth and fishing. Of all the waterfalls, this one is the most difficult to view. The small bridge was closed because of a large fallen tree blocking the view.

The suspension bridge is still intact but a few of the paths and bridges are in disrepair so some of the vantage points are unreachable. The trail is rugged, be careful of your footing. It's harder to get to but no less beautiful.

It is quite small so I kept calling it chibi falls... quite hard to see this waterfall being blocked by many stuff... bridge to a better view is closed... so couldn't see it well...

Ebi daru It's a beautiful waterfall.

2nd destination of Kawazu seven falls tour. "Ebi" means a prawn. Small but attractive fall. Not accessible. You can enjoy adventurous experience.

(Translated by Google) If you don't take the left at the fork in the road with the sign that says "Dead end ahead (you can go as far as the suspension bridge)," you'll miss it. (Original) この先行き止まり（吊橋手前までいけます）の札のある分岐を左に行かないと見逃すことになる

(Translated by Google) A hidden gem: The waterfall behind the suspension bridge ​If you walk a little further, you'll be rewarded with a real highlight! A breathtakingly beautiful suspension bridge—this walk alone is an experience—leads you to a second, hidden waterfall. ​While it's somewhat smaller than the main waterfall, it's wider and flows in its own charming way. What makes this place so special is the sound: It's not a thunderous roar, but a gentler, broader roar that creates an incredibly calming and relaxing atmosphere. (Original) Eine versteckte Perle: Der Wasserfall hinter der Hängebrücke ​Wer noch ein Stück weitergeht, wird mit einem echten Highlight belohnt! Über eine atemberaubend schöne Hängebrücke – schon allein dieser Weg ist ein Erlebnis – erreicht man einen zweiten, versteckten Wasserfall. ​Er ist zwar etwas kleiner als der Hauptfall, dafür aber breiter und fließt auf seine ganz eigene, charmante Weise. Was diesen Ort so besonders macht, ist das Geräusch: Es ist kein donnerndes Tosen, sondern ein sanfteres, breiteres Rauschen, das eine unglaublich beruhigende und entspannende Atmosphäre schafft.

(Translated by Google) When we arrived at Sarutabuchi, it was surprisingly calm. The water flows between large and small pools, and you can't feel the intensity as it pours down to Kamataki Falls. Most people have not visited Sarutabuchi. There are too many stairs and suspension bridges. However, below the new stairs we walked this time, we can see the old stone steps. In the past, people used to walk around this waterfall on slippery stone steps. If you are exhausted after coming this far, you can go to the upper road and take a bus from the Mizutaki bus stop to the Nanataki parking lot. However, there are quite a few stairs to climb up to the road, so I go down the way I came. It's definitely more comfortable going down. (Original) ”猿田淵”　へ着いてみると、意外と穏やかです。 大小の淵の間を水が流れ進み、その先の釜滝へそそぐ激しさは感じられません。 猿田淵へは、ほとんどの方は訪れてきませんでした。余りにも階段や吊り橋が多いですね。 しかし、今回歩いてきた新しい階段の下に、昔の石段が見えます。往時の方は滑りやすい石段を歩いてこの滝をめぐっていたのですね。 ここまで来てもうくたくたな人は、上の道路まで出て、水滝バス停から、七滝駐車場までバスを利用することができます。しかし、道路まで登るのも結構な階段なので、私は来た道を下ります。流石に下りのほうが快適ですね。

(Translated by Google) It is said that the name Sarutabuchi came from the fact that Sarutahiko, who also appeared in the Phoenix, caught a yamame trout. The origin of the name is quite forced and a bit questionable, but it was a beautiful and quiet abyss. A promenade is provided. Although the stairs were a bit difficult, I was able to enjoy the beautiful nature along with Nanataki (^^) (Original) 火の鳥でも出てきた「猿田彦」がヤマメを釣り上げた事から猿田淵と言う名前になったらしいです。 名前の由来はかなり強引で少し疑わしい部分はありますが綺麗で静かな淵でした。 遊歩道が整備されています。少し階段がキツイですが七滝と共に美しい自然が堪能できました(^^)

(Translated by Google) Sarutabuchi is located further upstream than Kamataki, which is the most upstream of the Kawazu Seven Falls. Climbing to the riverbed, lava from Onan Volcano appears, and the river flows as if sliding over the polished lava. You can also enjoy the surrounding nature. (Original) 猿田淵は、河津七滝の最も上流にある釜滝よりもさらに上流にあります。川底に登り尾南火山の溶岩が現れ、磨き上げられた溶岩の上を滑るように川が流れていきます。周りの自然も楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) There is a viewing platform, but you can't see the whole waterfall because of the trees in front of it. Is there a road that goes near the waterfall? The car was parked in a depression along the road just past the waterfall. (Original) 滝見台はあるけど目の前の木々で滝の全体像が見えません。滝の近くまで行く道もあるのかな？　車は滝を過ぎた所の道沿いのくぼみに駐車。

(Translated by Google) On the way to Kawazu Nanataki Falls, there is the "Nikaitaki Public Toilet" where you can park your car. If you climb the stairs, you will enter the forest road, and after about 10 minutes you will see it on your left. You can go down to the basin of the falls, but it is dangerous so please do so at your own risk. (Original) 河津七滝へ向かう途中「二階滝公衆トイレ」があるのでそこに車を停められます。階段を登ると林道に入れるので登って10分くらいで左手に見えてきます。滝壺へ降りる事が出来ますが危険なので自己責任でお願いします。

(Translated by Google) 2024.11.22 It wasn't as impressive as I had imagined, probably because it hadn't been raining recently, but you can see the waterfall from various angles: from the viewing platform, above the waterfall, and directly in front (entering the valley from the hairpin of National Route 414). I was able to do it and enjoyed it. (Original) 2024.11.22 　最近、雨が降っていなかったせいか想像していたよりは迫力がありませんでしたが、観瀑台、滝上、真正面（国道414のヘアピンから入渓）と、色々な角度から滝を見ることができ、楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) A distant view from the observation deck It had a lovely atmosphere even from a distance I'd like to look up at it from a vantage point when I have time. (Original) 展望台より遠望 遠目にも良さげな雰囲気を感じた 時間ある時に見上げる位置から眺めたい

(Translated by Google) From Kawazu Nanataki Falls to the former Amagi Tunnel. There is an observation deck, but it's far away so you can't really see much of it. 2024/12/28 (Original) 河津七滝から、旧天城トンネルまで。展望台があるけど、距離があるので、あまり伝わらない。2024/12/28

(Translated by Google) After driving through the old Amagi Tunnel from the north side to the south side in the morning when I didn't see anyone, I stopped by on my way out to the bus street. During times when there are a lot of tourists, you'll probably have to park in the parking lot and walk in. Although it's only 600 meters, it's an uphill climb from the parking lot, so it might be a little difficult. (Original) 朝の誰にも会わない時間帯に旧天城トンネルを北側から南側へ車で抜けた後、バス通りへ出る途中に立ち寄りました。観光客の多い時間帯だと、駐車場に停めて歩きで入ることになると思いますが、600メートルとはいえ、駐車場からは上りになるので、ちとつらいかも。

(Translated by Google) ♪︎ I overlooked the waterfall without using a navigation system, passed it by, then turned back and admired it. ♪︎ The waterfall that can be seen and hidden by the trees is nice and interesting, but I would also like to see the waterfall looking up from near the waterfall basin. ♪︎ I went down to Takiguchi, took some photos, enjoyed the autumn leaves at "Showa no Mori Kaikan" and headed back home 2022/11/18 (Original) ♪︎ ナビを使わず見落として通り過ぎ、引き返して観瀑 ♪︎ 樹々で見え隠れする滝も趣きがあってgoodですが、滝壺付近から見上げる滝も観たいですね ♪︎ 取り敢えず滝口迄降りて写メ、「昭和の森会館」の紅葉を堪能して帰路につく 2022/11/18

With a great view, onsen itself is quite small but overall comfy. Recommend to bring your own towel. Restaurant beside front desk provide great quality seafood.

We grilled seafood at the table inside and then took a hot spring outdoor bath next door.

A beautiful onsen right on a cliff-edge with a view to the open sea and sky. Only one small tank.. Nothing fancy. But...my...what a beautiful experience!! For a mere 300 jpy. Really basic facilities. Shampoo/soap not allowed. One can enter the onsen after washing oneself with only warm water from the tap just outside the tank. Nice helpful staff at the reception.

Really enjoyed the soak with a view. Price is tough to beat. A fairly short walk from the station, certainly with a quick visit if you happen to be at the station for some other reason. Prices in the restaurant/shop seemed very fair.

Extremely interesting experience. Bring your onsen towel and soap! (But if you forget it, you can buy it there). ¥300 entrance fee. Go up some steps outside and enter the changing room hut. Very basic. Paid coin lockers available. Only 1 mini “shower” (or rather tap) before entering the onsen. Stunning views from a clean, wooden bathtub. It’s nestled into the rocks / cliffside. What a great experience! It can get a little bit crowded as it’s quite small.

Not bad! Little beachside tub right on the sea. No washroom - you pay your fare, take a short walk down some plank steps, unclothe and go straight into the bath. Worth stopping, but make sure to not park in the expensive lots for all-day beach visitors.

A very small onsen. Costs only 300 yen. Separated men and women’s bath. Nice view, ocean breeze, hot spring. Just a perfect relaxing place.