Iwataki, Kyoto

Iwataki (岩滝町) was a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

In 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,692 and a population density of 554 per km2. The total area was 12.09 km2.

On March 1, 2006, (after years of debate), Iwataki, along with the towns of Kaya and Nodagawa (all from Yosa District), was merged to create the town of Yosano.

Economy
Tango-chirimen, a special silk fabric with a unique texture known as crêpe is a major business for the region. A nickel processing plant located along the Nodagawa River provides employment for some of the local population. Tourism is also an important industry as many tourists come to visit the world-famous Amanohashidate, a natural land bridge that crosses the bay.

Education
Iwataki has one elementary school (K-6) and one junior high school (7–9). A free public library is also open to the community.

The elementary school has science rooms, computer laboratories, a library, a kitchen for student cooking and a hot lunch program for students. The school has a good view of the town and the Amanohashidate.