Shizuoka

Kawazu Seven Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Kawazu Town, Izu Peninsula — outside Izu City. A walking route linking seven waterfalls, including Shokeidaru. Routes differ in length and difficulty; check which sections are currently accessible before attempting the full circuit.

500px provided description: Kawazu seven waterfalls is a collective term for seven waterfalls located in the Kawazu river flowing through Kawazu-machi, Shizuoka prefecture, about 1.5 km away. It is the main spot of sightseeing in Kawazu town, and it is designated as geosite of Izu Peninsula geopark. [#trees ,#sky ,#forest ,#beauty ,#water ,#river ,#travel ,#blue ,#light ,#tree ,#beautiful ,#white ,#green ,#waterfall ,#zuiko]
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500px provided description: Kawazu seven waterfalls is a collective term for seven waterfalls located in the Kawazu river flowing through Kawazu-machi, Shizuoka prefecture, about 1.5 km away. It is the main spot of sightseeing in Kawazu town, and it is designated as geosite of Izu Peninsula geopark. [#trees ,#sky ,#forest ,#beauty ,#water ,#river ,#travel ,#blue ,#light ,#tree ,#beautiful ,#white ,#green ,#waterfall ,#zuiko]Reference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet

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Packing checklist

  • Also useful: Rain layer and shoes with good grip, Water and sun protection, Warm outer layer

Parking

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    · 4 min walk

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Directions to Kawazu Seven Waterfalls

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When to see this place

Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.

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October — waterfall walking route

Explore the waterfall walking route. Plan the return walk before sunset. This entry is general monthly planning guidance; it does not promise a special flower display, peak autumn color, or uninterrupted access. Check the official destination notices.

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Suitability

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Nursing room: Not verified

Noise level: moderate

Kids: Steps and uneven paths may be present; supervise children near water and exposed edges.

Rules

Coordinates

34.7970, 138.9350

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

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Shimoda Park

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Toi Gold Mine

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Koibito Misaki — Lovers Cape

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Mount Omuro

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-16

  • 1. 500px provided description: Kawazu seven waterfalls is a collective term for seven waterfalls located in the Kawazu river flowing through Kawazu-machi, Shizuoka prefecture, about 1.5 km away. It is the main spot of sightseeing in Kawazu town, and it is designated as geosite of Izu Peninsula geopark. [#trees ,#sky ,#forest ,#beauty ,#water ,#river ,#travel ,#blue ,#light ,#tree ,#beautiful ,#white ,#green ,#waterfall ,#zuiko] · Buchio Takano · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • 2. Shokei waterfall at Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, Izu2. · Richie Johns · Source ↗ · CC BY 2.0
  • 3. Shokei waterfall at Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, Izu2.jpg · Richie Johns · Source ↗ · CC BY 2.0