Jōren Falls, Waterfall in Yugashima district, Izu, Japan
Jōren Falls is a waterfall in the Yugashima district of the Izu Peninsula, where water drops from basalt cliffs about 25 meters tall (82 feet) and 7 meters wide (23 feet) into the Kano River. The water flows into a pool area surrounded by rocks and vegetation on both banks.
The Japanese government placed the falls on the list of 100 notable waterfalls in Japan in 1990. This listing came after years when the area was valued for its natural beauty.
The name ties to the Jorogumo, a spider from old stories that could change into a woman. Visitors today see the falls as part of the Izu Peninsula landscape and come for photos or walking.
Stairs lead down from an upper area with parking and shops to viewing platforms by the water. Visitors should watch their step in rain, as the stairs can become slippery.
Wasabi plants grow along the river banks below the falls, where the cool and clean water creates conditions for this sharp-tasting root vegetable. The Amagi area wasabi fields rank among the most well-known in Japan.
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