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  • Jion Falls
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkusumachi Yamaura 618
    "This 30-meter high two-stage waterfall is located in the Yamaura area of Kusu Town, Kusu County. It is possible to watch from the back side by using the promenade, and it is also lit up at night. In addition, the tourist base ""Roadside Station Jihi-no-taki Kusu"" that has a direct sales store is in the vicinity."
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  • Kamasoko Waterfall
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
    This waterfall is the third which can be seen along the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road from the Ishikawa Prefecture side. Its name literally translates to “rock bottom,” a name it was given because of its “bottomless” pool at the top of the falls deep enough to engulf a large tree. The falls look spectacular in spring when the fresh new leaves have emerged and the river’s water level is high, but it is also quite beautiful during the fall foliage season.

    白山ホワイトロードにあるかまそこの滝は石川県側から3番目に見える滝です、約10メートル程の立木も沈んでしまうという底なしの滝ツボがあることからこの名前が付いたそです。

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  • Kanabiki Waterfall
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    Kyoto Miyadushi Takiba
    This approx. 40-meter high waterfall is located in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture. This waterfall, including the downstream Hakuryu and Garyu, are together called Kanabiki Waterfall. Although crowded in the busy summer season, because the flow of water is stable throughout the year, you can come and see it with the changing scenery of the four seasons. In addition, it has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan.
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  • Yuhi Falls
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    Kanagawa prefecture Ashigarashimo-gun Hakone cho
    Cascading from the inner branch of the Sakawa River, these falls are approximately five meters wide and 23 meters high. During the summer time, the campsite is available and visitors enjoy playing in the waters. Annually, the first Sunday of July is the ceremony for opening the falls, during which time prayers for the safety of all mountain climbers and campsite visitors are offered. The surrounding woods provide a beautiful setting for the falls to view the spring and autumn foliage, which attracts many visitors.
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  • Aiya Falls
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    Hyougo Pref. Sumotoshi Aiya
    A waterfall located three kilometers from the Sumoto interchange on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway traveling along National Route 28 and Prefectural Routes 473 and 534 towards Maehira. Situated 600 meters downstream from the Aiyagawa Dam in Sumoto City, the 14.5-meter drop falls are the biggest on Awaji Island. The falls were once seen as a sacred place which was visited by many, and traces of this history still remain, such as a stone monument and statue of Acala enshrined at the base of the falls. An ancient evergreen and broadleaf tree forest sprawls around the falls area; a famous destination for enjoying cherry blossom and fall foliage viewing, the falls also serve as the 61st station on the Awaji Flower Pilgrimage. In summer, visitors just might catch sight of fireflies.
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  • Marugami Falls
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    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunoganomachi Ryoukamikomori
    This 76-meter three-tiered waterfall is at the foot of Mt. Ryogami. There is a parking lot and a path to a lookout with a view of the falls on Prefectural Route 367 on the way to the Ryogami-Sanroku Campground. It's the only cascade in Saitama Prefecture that's counted among the 100 Elections of the Waterfall in Japan. Its beautiful color is due to its relatively small volume of quietly flowing water. The area hasn't been heavily affected by tourism development, so the natural surroundings are relatively untouched. It's a great spot for hiking, particularly in the fall when the foliage changes color.
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  • Fudo-taki Waterfall
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Miyakami 750
    The Fudo-taki Waterfall is a famous 15 meter high waterfall located on a tributary of the Fujiki River. The water crashes down with immense force, creating white spray. The Fudo-take Waterfall is famous as the place where the geologist Dr. Sakurai Kinichi discovered several unusual minerals, including yugawaralite, which had never been found anywhere else in the world before. The Waterfall has two guardian deities: Shusse-daikokuson on the right-hand side and Migawari-inari on the left. There is a teahouse adjacent to the Waterfall, which attracts many visitors, particularly in the summer.
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  • Kurotaki Falls
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    Hyougo Pref. Mikishi Yokawachouinada
    A waterfall located along the Mino River in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The waterfall consists of two stages, a greater waterfall spanning 30 meters in width and dropping four meters in height from a large slab of rock, and a much smaller lesser waterfall. The beautiful falls, flowing amidst verdant hills, is the most picturesque sight in the Yokawa-cho area. The falls are also the site of a folktale about a clever tanuki (raccoon dog) and fox outwitting each other; in addition, the location is said to bring happiness to couples who visit. The falls have been selected for inclusion in a list of the 100 most beautiful water-related landscapes in the east Harima / Kakogawa area.
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  • Oshinkoshin Waterfall
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    Shorisato-cho Shari-cho, Hokkaido Utorishi
    One of the “Eight Scenic Wonders of Shiretoko, the Oshinkoshin Waterfall has also been selected as one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful waterfalls. The great Waterfall is 30 meters wide and 80 meters high, and the water comes crashing down with staggering force; it is also known as the “Waterfall of the Twin Beauties” because the flow is split in two halfway down. The observation platform at the top of the Waterfall offers excellent views of the mountains of the Shiretoko Peninsula and of the Sea of Okhotsk, which in the winter season of drifting sea ice appears as a magical white plain. The bus service to the Oshinkoshin Waterfall has only a limited number of departure times, so it is advisable to check the details before your trip.
    Oshinkoshin Waterfall image
  • Uriwari Waterfall
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Tentokuji 37-1-3
    The Uriwari Waterfall is named for the fact that the water that springs from the rocks in the mountains here is cold enough to split a gourd, even in summer. The multiple ground layers act as a natural filter, creating mineral water with high purity filtered through many months. It is water beloved by many and one of the top springs in Japan’s 100 Best Springs. Flowers bloom in all four seasons around the arbor, with the beautiful hydrangeas of June being particularly intoxicating. About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kaminaka Station.
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  • Senpiro Falls
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    Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho
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  • Ryumon Falls
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasukarasuyamashi Taki
    This waterfall is in Taki, Nasukarasuyama City. Located on the Egawa River, it is about 20-meter-high and 65-meter-wide. The surrounding area has walkways that let you view the falls from up close. Since Japan Railways' Karasuyama Line runs nearby, it's known as a photo spot where you can take pictures of the trains and the falls at the same time. The falls are illuminated on summer evenings.
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  • Sekinoo Falls
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Sekinochou
    This group of pits is located along the Shonai River in Sekinoo-cho, Miyakonojo City. The river bottom of welded tuff has been scraped over a long period of time, forming deep depressions called Giant's kettle. They are distributed over a 600-meter area upstream from Sekinootaki Falls, and have a valuable geological value. It is a designated national natural monument.
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  • Hiryu Falls
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    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hatajuku
    Hiryu Falls is located in the town of Hakone in Ashigarashimo County. It actually consists of two waterfalls, an upper falls of 15 meters and a lower falls of 25 meters, creating a dynamic torrent that is said to be the largest in Kanagawa Prefecture. No roads lead to the falls, so visitors must leave their cars behind and follow a hiking trail. The name Hiryu means Flying Dragon and it comes from the falls' imagined resemblance to that mythical creature.
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  • Tatsusawa Fudo Falls
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    Fukushima Pref. Yamaguninawashiromachi
    This waterfall is only a 10-minute walk from Nakanosawa Hot Spring. It got its name after the Fudo River where a Fudoson (god of fire) is enshrined at the mouth of the river. There is a spectacular ‘male’ waterfall that flows down a giant boulder, and an elegant quietly flowing ‘female’ waterfall on the west side, creating a beautiful contrast. Fall is one of the best times to go.
    Tatsusawa Fudo Falls image
  • Tsukimachinotaki Waterfall
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Kawayama
    Tsukimachinotaki with its three waterfalls 17 meters high and 12 meters wide is a rare waterfall where a normal double waterfall with two streams of water transforms into a triple waterfall as a small waterfall appears when the water level rises. It has been a traditional place for nijusanyako (a religious gathering on 23rd night of the lunar month) to pray for easy delivery, child rearing and better fortune so takes its name and enshrines a tainai (womb) Kannon.
    Tsukimachinotaki Waterfall image
  • Otome-no-taki (“Maiden Falls”)
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    Tochigi Pref. Nasushiobarashi Itamuro 703
    This 10-meter high, five-meter wide waterfall comes from the Sawana River of Mt. Shirosasayama, splitting into two beautiful streams and a pure white mist. There are many theories as to the name’s origin, including that the water looks like a young maiden, and a theory that a mermaid was once seen in the falls. Enjoy the clear air and pure falls hugged by mossy rocks and thick forest, or admire the unique icicle appearance in winter.
    Otome-no-taki (“Maiden Falls”) image
  • Hyakken Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Nanasatoisshiki
    "This waterfall is located in Nanasato-isshiki, Shinshiro City. It is located upstream of Oshima River, and since it flows along the Japan Median Tectonic Line, Japan's longest fault zone, in recent years, it has gained the name ""Zero Magnetic Field Waterfall"" and has grown in popularity as a power spot."
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  • Ryusei-no-taki (Shooting Stars Fall) and Ginga-no-taki (Milky Way Falls)
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    Hokkaido Kamikawagunkamikawachou Sounkyou
    The cliffs alongside the Ishikari River continue on for 24 kilometers. The two most famous waterfalls flowing from the cliff are Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Stars Falls) and Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls). The Shooting Stars waterfall falls violently from a height of 90 meters while the Milky Way waterfall gracefully falls the 120 meters like a fine white thread. The falls are also referred to as male and female falls due to their symmetry. There is a large carpark on route 39 and a 20-minute walk with the waterfalls as a backdrop will lead you to the Sobakudai viewpoint.
    Ryusei-no-taki (Shooting Stars Fall) and Ginga-no-taki (Milky Way Falls) image
  • Hiji Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunkunigamison Hiji 781-1
    In Kunigami Village in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island is a 26-meter-tall waterfall, the biggest in the prefecture. The sight of the white splashing water will make you think of a subtropical oasis. There’s a walkway leading to the waterfall, and it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach it. The walkway features many steep slopes owing to the wooden staircases and bridges, so watch your step. Many precious plants flourish around the waterfall, and you may spot wildlife such as shrimps, crabs, and gobies.
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