Waterfall Spots in Tajima / Kinosaki Area

  • Saruo Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunkamichou Muraoka-ku Hikage
    "A waterfall located in Hikage, Muraoka Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County. A two-tier falls comprised of an upper section plunging straight down and a lower section flowing between a fissure in a boulder, the falls' name, which means ""Monkey Tail,"" is derived from its monkey tail-like shape. Designated a Prefectural Place of Scenic Beauty, the falls have also been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls. A waterfall festival is held each year here in July, during which time events and activities are held such as a nagashi-somen noodle slide powered by water from the falls."
  • Shiwagara Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunshinonsenchou Umigami
    A waterfall located along the Komatagawa Valley in the Ueyama Highlands in Umigami, Shin-onsen, Town, Mikata County, Hyogo Prefecture. The waterfall lies at the end of a steeply rising and falling one-kilometer long trail leading from the entrance to the valley. Falling into an erosion carved cavern, the interweaving of the green, moss covered rock and plunging water creates a magical scene.
  • Tendaki Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Yabushi Oyachouikada
    A waterfall located in the Tendaki Valley in Ikada, Oya -cho, Yabu City. Plunging 98 meters, the beauty of this renowned waterfall can be enjoyed along with fresh verdure in spring and fall foliage in autumn. The waterfall has also been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls. A hiking course maintained in the valley leads to the waterfall and visitors can take in natural beauty selected for inclusion in a list of 100 Forests in Japan suited for Forest Bathing.
  • Uogataki Waterfall
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Ikunochoukoujikuno Uogataki
    This waterfall is located in the Kurokawa Valley. It is named Uogataki (fish falls) because the rocks between the two waterfalls look like fish climbing the falls. The Japanese giant salamander inhabits the area. It is a popular spot where lots of families enjoy swimming in the river and dive into the waterfall basin from a height of about three meters. You can also barbecue here, making it somewhere you can enjoy the scenery in each season.
  • Sarutubonotaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Pref. Mikatagunshinonsenchou Kishida
  • Kirigataki
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Mikata-gun
  • Fudonotaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Asago-shi
  • Shiraito Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
  • Seiryunotaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Toyooka-shi

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Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.

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