Kanba Falls

At 110 meters high and 20 meters across, Kanba Falls in Okayama's Maniwa area tumbles down successive ledges of dark volcanic rock with a narrow formation called Carp Rock dividing the lower flow. A 100-hectare nature park surrounds the falls, with a maintained trail following a rocky stream through maples, katsuras, and zelkovas. In spring, fukuzakura cherry trees produce shaggy multi-petaled blossoms unique to the area. The trail also passes Tamadare Falls, a smaller cascade where rivulets drip from mossy rock with a light, percussive sound. Around 160 Japanese macaque monkeys live in the park; leave food in your bag as they will try to take it.