Kawazu Nanadaru Falls is famous as a tourist attraction. As the name suggests, it is a geo-site with seven large and small waterfalls. Lava flowed into the valley river, creating seven waterfalls, each with its own characteristics. Let's explore the mystery of the birth of Nanadaru on foot with a geo-guide. The clear stream will heal your body and soul.
| ｜Area | Southern Izu Area (Kawazu Town) |
| ｜Geological Period | A valley created by lava flows from monolithic volcanoes belonging to the eastern Izu volcanic group that erupted about 25,000 years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Nanadaru Sightseeing Parking Lot→〈Bus〉→Nanadaru Promenade Bus Stop→ Saruta Depth→ Kawazu Nanadaru Waterfalls (Kamadaru Falls, Ebidaru Falls, Snake Falls, Shokeidaru Falls, Crab Falls, Deaidaru Falls, Ohdaru) → Nanadaru Sightseeing Parking Lot |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 1.5km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 120 minutes |
| ｜Level | Hiking (with slopes and stairs) |
| ｜Meeting Point | Kawazu Nanadaru Sightseeing Parking Lot <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Kawazu Nanadaru Sightseeing Parking Lot (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,500 yen * You will use a one-way bus, and the bus fare of 320 yen (as of December 9, 2024) will be charged separately. |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to about 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 | 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. |
Nanadaru Sightseeing Parking Lot
Free parking.
It is the starting point of sightseeing in Kawazu Nanadaru. On this course, after getting together, we will take a local bus to the promenade entrance upstream.
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Saruta Fuchi (Depth)
Saruta Fuchi is a valley further upstream than Kama Falls at the top of Kawazu Nanadaru. At the bottom of the river, lava from monolithic volcanoes that make up the eastern Izu volcanic group appear, and the river flows as if gliding over the polished lava.
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Kamadaru Falls
It is a powerful waterfall covered with lava from Noborio South Volcano. Rocks shaped like pillars can be seen in the lava. They are called "columnar joints" because the lava cooled and contracted to form columns.
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Snake Falls
It was named Snake Falls because the pattern of the rocks around it looks like a snake. On the opposite shore, you can see the overlap of strata when the Izu Peninsula was a submarine volcano with the lava from Noborio South Volcano, and you can observe twisted columnar joints.
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Shokeidaru Falls
It is a waterfall about 10 meters high and 7 meters wide, and the white stream and the bronze statue of "Izu Dancer and I" are in harmony with nature, creating the lyricism of Izu dancer.
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Deaidaru Falls
It is the confluence of two streams that meet here and become a single stream. The blue color of the flowing water is extremely impressive. The lava flows of the Noborio South Volcano created beautiful columnar joints on both sides of the waterfall.
