The abundant water stored in the mountains and forests not only moistened people and fields, but also created beautiful nature.
The mountain surface, which has been carved over many years, has become magnificent valleys, waterfalls, and strange rocks that entertain our eyes today.
There are many abyss, strange rocks and waterfalls, creating a beautiful landscape with the primeval forest. Among them, Goryu Waterfall, which is designated as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, is famous, and the number of visitors is endless constant. And Jakuchi River has been seen as one of the 100 best waters.
The highlight of Yasaka-kyo Gorge is the varied terrain formed by rare unique rocks and monster stones due to the erosion of running water granite. The promenade is well maintained and is visited by many tourists during the fall foliage season.
Iwakuni City, where the water is delicious, has been popular for sake brewing from the ancient times. At Horie Sakaba, in addition to the traditional Japanese sake, we also actively make new-style sake that goes well with Western food.
Tofu and konjac, most of their ingredients are water, are products whose taste seriously depends on the quality of the water. When you try to eat it, you will find that these products made from Yamashiro’s delicious water are special.
Nishiki-cho’s wasabi, which has a long history of production, is famous for its fragrant, exquisite balance of spiciness and sweetness, due to its clean water and climate suitable for wasabi cultivation. It is processed and sold as sweets and wasabizuke -wasabi pickles.
