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    Adventure waits at Sandankyo Gorge [Image 1 of 5]

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    A cascading waterfall flows down a series of stepped, reddish-brown rocky ledges covered in moss and wet leaves. The water descends in multiple thin streams across the tiered rock face, surrounded by dense green forest vegetation. The scene appears to be a natural or semi-natural rocky slope in a humid, forested environment.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    09.29.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Charles McKelvey 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Many waterfalls like this line the 10 miles of trails at Sandankyo Gorge. Hikers must navigate the trails to visit some of the most treasured sites such as Nidantaki and Sandandaki, which are the largest waterfalls in the area.

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    Date Taken: 09.29.2012
    Date Posted: 10.14.2012 03:05
    Photo ID: 721698
    VIRIN: 120929-M-ZV462-367
    Resolution: 3168x4752
    Size: 9.18 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A cascading waterfall flows down a series of stepped, reddish-brown rocky ledges covered in moss and wet leaves. The water descends in multiple thin streams across the tiered rock face, surrounded by dense green forest vegetation. The scene appears to be a natural or semi-natural rocky slope in a humid, forested environment.
    A weathered Japanese sign is mounted on a rocky cliff face beside a calm river gorge, identified as Sandankyou Kurobuchi. The sign features Japanese text and an illustration of what appears to be a Japanese giant salamander (Ōsanshōuo), a special natural monument. A smaller English translation sign is attached below, and a red-and-white water level gauge pole is mounted nearby.
    A wooden suspension bridge spans a rocky mountain river within a densely forested gorge. The bridge features metal cable supports, wooden plank decking, and vertical wooden posts with wire railings. The surrounding landscape shows lush green deciduous trees, exposed rock faces, and a shallow, boulder-strewn stream below.
    A person stands at the bow of a small wooden boat navigating through a narrow river gorge with tall moss-covered rock walls. The boat operator is using a rope or pole to guide the vessel through the calm, clear green water. The lush vegetation and dramatic cliff faces suggest a scenic gorge tour, likely in Japan.
    A multi-tiered waterfall cascades down rocky terrain into a dark, calm pool at the base. The waterfall is surrounded by dense, lush green forest covering steep hillsides. The overcast sky provides diffused lighting across the entire scene.

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