waterfall
Fukuroda Falls
A 120 m cascade descending in four broad tiers over a rock face, reached by a tunnel and lift to several viewing decks. In hard winters the whole face can freeze.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Fukushima, Japan · Asia
Iwaki sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ōyauchi, 53km from Fukuroda Falls.
Iwaki is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. With a population of 357,309, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Iwaki sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Iwaki to your route.
Iwaki (いわき市, Iwaki-shi) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023, Iwaki had a population of 322,019 in 143,500 households, and a population density of 261 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1,232.02 square kilometres (475.69 sq mi), making it the largest city in the prefectureRead more
and the 10th largest city in Japan (2010) in terms of area. Iwaki is a designated core city, and is also one of the growing number of cities written in hiragana. The present Iwaki City started as the merger of 14 smaller municipalities on October 1, 1966. Every year, Iwaki hosts the Taira Tanabata Festival from 6–8 August.
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Iwaki is located in Fukushima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.0500 latitude, 140.8833 longitude.
Iwaki has a population of approximately 357,309 people, making it a city in Japan.
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A 120 m cascade descending in four broad tiers over a rock face, reached by a tunnel and lift to several viewing decks. In hard winters the whole face can freeze.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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