이와쿠니의 자연과 아웃도어

Nature & Outdoors

Iwakuni’s natural landscape is defined by the Jakuchi-kyo Gorge, home to the Goryu and Inumodori waterfalls, and the high peaks of the Chugoku Mountains. Mt. Jakuchi stands as the highest point in Yamaguchi Prefecture at 1,337 meters. The region also features the Yasaka Dam and its reservoir, Lake Yasaka, which provides facilities for rowing and cycling, alongside coastal peaks like Mt. Zenitsubo, known for its panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea.

Yasaka Dam

Yasaka Dam is a dam in the Hiroshima Prefecture of Japan.

Ozegawa Dam

Ozegawa Dam is a dam in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

黒滝

Waterfall located in the mountainous terrain of Iwakuni.

初瀬の滝

Waterfall situated in the rural landscape of the Yamaguchi countryside.

鹿落ちの滝

Waterfall located in the northern Iwakuni region.

五竜の滝

A series of five cascading waterfalls located within the Jakuchi-kyo Gorge.

犬戻の滝

A steep waterfall in the Jakuchi-kyo Gorge, part of the Jakuchi-Ushirooyama Prefectural Natural Park.

弥栄湖

A large reservoir formed by the Yasaka Dam, featuring a high-pressure fountain and recreational facilities for rowing.

Mt. Jakuchi

The highest mountain in Yamaguchi Prefecture, reaching an elevation of 1,337 meters.

銭壷山

A 540-meter peak offering 360-degree views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands.

Mt. Kanmuri

A 1,339-meter peak located on the border between Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures.

鬼ヶ城山

A mountain peak in the northern region of Iwakuni, part of the western Chugoku mountain range.