Lava and debris flow sediments caused by volcanic activity after the formation of the Japanese Archipelago are widely distributed. Since lava is hard and erosion-resistant, valleys and waterfalls are formed.
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Ojiro Valley
Valley in the headstream of the Yada River. Clear water flows through the deep valley. It covers 12km from Hyonosen-goe (960m) in Hyonosen Ushiroyama Nagisan Quasi-national Park to downstream Akioka.
Kami Town Ojiro Tourism Association
0796-97-2250
Mikata Highlands
Pleasant highland having skiing areas. Hard volcanic rocks are distributed to make some large and small waterfalls.
Kami Town Ojiro Tourism Association
0796-97-2250
Niiya-hattandaki Waterfalls
A waterfall having 32m of water head falling from the lava which had flown on tuff breccia (debris flow sediments deposits).
Kami Town Ojiro Tourism Association
0796-97-2250
Guide Recommend
Niiya-hattandaki waterfall has 32m water head falling from the cliff, which is made of hard rocks (andesite) formed from lava erupted in the volcanic activity of almost 3 million years ago when the Japanese Archipelago was formed. From the end of April, rhododendron of light pink flowers blossom, wild chestnut and walnut trees bud fresh green leaves, wild herbs including brackens, young ferns, and udos come out around the waterfall. In autumn, you can enjoy colored leaves, and the whole waterfall freezes like an artistic ice work in winter.
Group:Ojiro Guide Club
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Kami Town Ojiro Tourism Association
739-1 Kanzui Ojiro-ku Kami Town
739-1 Kanzui Ojiro-ku Kami Town
TEL
0796-97-2250