The smooth monoliths of the riverbed of the Namesawa Valley are natural art polished by the clear streams of Amagi. While looking at the traces of lava flow, debris flow formations and wasabi fields, we will walk to Taro Sugi (Cedar). On the way back, we will stop at a waterfall in the shape of a dragon. What part of the waterfall is called the "dragon"? Please enjoy the puzzle-solving time.
| ｜Area | Central Izu Area (Izu City) |
| ｜Geological Period | Lava flowed from small monogenetic volcanoes belonging to the Eastern Izu Volcanic Group that erupted somewhere between about 50,000 ~ 4,000 years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Roadside Station "Amagigoe" → Inoue Yasushi Literary Monument "Hunting Gun"→ Namesawa Valley→ Wasabi Fields → Taro Sugi (Cedar) → Dragon-shaped Waterfall→ Road station "Amagigoe" |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 4.2km (cumulative elevation 220m) |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 120 minutes |
| ｜Level | Hiking |
| ｜Meeting Point | Roadside station "Amagigoe" <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Roadside station "Amagigoe" (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,500 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to 10 people *Please contact us for more than 10 people. |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/ bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | There is also a short tour where you can visit only the Namesawa Valley in one hour. The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Roadside station "Amagigoe” Showa Forest Hall
Free parking. Please meet with your guide in front of Showa Forest Hall.
At the shops and restaurants, you can taste local ingredients such as wasabi. There is also a forest information center and the Izu Museum of Modern Literature (for a fee).
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Yasushi Inoue Literary Monument "Hunting Gun"
It is a literary monument with the motif of the novel "Hunting Gun". The valley, with its clear water and smooth monoliths, is also the location of the movie, Yasushi Inoue's “My Mother's Memoirs.”
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Wasabi Fields
The Amagi Mountain area is said to be the best for wasabi cultivation. Why? Let's try to figure out the reason. "Traditional cultivation of Shizuoka water wasabi" has been certified as a World Agricultural Heritage.
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Taro Sugi (Cedar)
It is the largest cedar in Amagi, which is designated as a natural monument in Shizuoka Prefecture. Just before getting to Taro Sugi, you can see the geological formations of volcanic debris flows.
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Dragon-shaped Waterfall
Where is the dragon hidden?
After listening to the explanation of the guide, please try to find it by yourself.
