Oct 21, 2013 - 1 min read

Wari Biki Sawa

In the shadow of Mt. Makihata

By C. Rio

Community writer

Sometimes the best way to explore a new place is with good friends and wearing 5mm of neoprean. My first glimpses of the waterfalls in Wari Biki Sawa came whilst hiking up to the summit of Makihata-san, and it took two months before I was able to convince a group of my friends to take the plunge with me. Literally. Canyoning, although it does not require sunny weather to enjoy, can become quite dangerous with heavy rain. So on a cold overcast day in mid September, me and a crew of friends explored one of the Canyons at the foot of Makihata. Always with an eye on the water level we descended, jumping, swimming, sliding and using rope. Although it was not perfect weather, we had a great time and will be sure to come back under better conditions.

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Anonymous 12 years ago

Whoa, I'm getting vertigo just looking at the photo at the top of the "Big Falls". These are amazing shots by some very brave/crazy people doing canyoning the old fashioned way -- no guides and few ropes!

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