Kanba Falls — Attraction in Maniwa

About a 1.5-hour drive from Okayama city, gorgeous Kamba Falls in Maniwa is truly an off-the-beaten path gem. With its dramatic 110-meter drop and at 20 meters wide, it’s the largest waterfall in West Japan and you might be lucky enough to see wild monkeys around the area as well. And it’s definitely worth a trip to catch the dramatic fall colors! Walking along the promenade from the parking area to the waterfall takes about 5 minutes and the path is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

It is also possible to go by public transportation but buses are infrequent, so your best bet would be by train from Okayama Station. Take Tsuyama Line, then transfer at Tsuyama to JR Kishin Line to Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station (about 2 hours 40 minutes total), from where it is about 10...

This is a beautiful waterfall worthy of being in Japan's top 20 waterfalls. In the early winter, the different leave colours add a certain vibrancy to the scenery, accentuated by the blue skies.

The community of Japanese macaques were out in full force earlier today.

Visitors are to exercise caution when traversing the rock steps as they are uneven and can be slippery.

Interestingly, Osaka University's Department of Culture & Anthropology has a site facility near there for observation...

This is a very pretty place and very easy walking from the car park to the waterfall, which is really impressive. There are many momiji trees there, so I will definitely visit again in autumn. There is also a cave in the rocks near the entrance gate which is worth visiting, although you should be aware that it is quite a steep walk. (Dogs are understandably not allowed given that there are lots of...