Aug 14, 2016 - 1 min read

Nagatoro Iwadatami

Layered rock formations at a beautiful gorge in Saitama

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Wooden boats awaiting adventurous tourists

The layered rocks make interesting sh

Some of the edges are roped off for safety

The gorge from a rest pavilion

A natural path of stepping stones

A map of the gorge

Looking along the gorge

Bullrushes growing in a small wetland

Reflections on a pond near the river

Where the river widened, the water was very still

Prices for tourist boats

Layered rock formations at a beautiful gorge along the Arakawa river reminded ancient Japanese of stacked tatami mats, so they named this place Iwadatami (rock tatami mat). Only a few minutes walk from Nagatoro Station, Iwadatami is designated a Natural Park of Saitama. You can enjoy a pleasant walk along the bank. The flat rock layers make natural paths and steps. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can ride one of the wooden boats through the river rapids.

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Cathy Cawood

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Preethu 9 years ago

Awesome!! Want to ride that boat. Love your pics, esp. the first one.

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood Photographer 8 years ago

Thank you!

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 9 years ago

We have the same rocks in the region where I live - the Ural Mountains!

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 9 years ago

OH! New Zealand for me sounds as fantastic as Moon! )))

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