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  • Chono Falls (Nachi Falls)
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    Hiroshima prefecture Shobara-shi Nishijo-machi
    Waterfalls in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is located behind the mountain on which Kumano Shrine stands and can be reached by going through the temple grounds and then taking the nature trail that leads up to Mt. Ryozan. The five stages of the falling water resemble the tail of a long-tailed fowl, leading to the waterfall’s name of Chono Falls or “Bird Tail Falls”, in contrast to Shimane’s Torikami Falls or “Rising Bird Falls.”
  • Josei-daki Falls
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    Hiroshima Pref. Miyoshishi Sakugichoushimosakugi
    126-meter falls in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. There’s a promenade along the river leading to Takimidai, where the waterfall can be seen closely. The waterfall has been selected as one of Hiroshima prefecture’s Places of Scenic Beauty as well as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. There’s parking available and during the autumn season, this is a popular location with tourists to observe the changing colors.
    Josei-daki Falls image
  • Imose no Taki Falls
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Ono Takinoshita
    This scenic spot is a one-minute drive from the Ono Interchange on the Hiroshima-Iwakuni Road. Located at the upstream from Ogashira Shrine, it consists of two waterfalls, Odaki Falls with a drop of about 30 meters and Medaki Falls that flows down the rock surface from a height of 50 meters, which is why is it has become known since long ago as a waterfall that resembles a couple. There is an observation deck where you can see the scenery of Odaki and the surrounding area. Because there is a sandy area near the waterfall basin, you can enjoy leisurely breaks there spreading out ground sheets. The river is not so deep and flows slowly, so you can also play in it. It is crowded with families in the summer.
  • Nidan Falls
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    Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Akiotacho
    This waterfall is located in Sandankyo Gorge, one of the most secluded areas in western Japan, and here visitors can enjoy walking in a world resembling a traditional landscape painting. The powerful waterfall gushes with a thunderous roar and can be reached by taking a ferry boat from Sarutobi. Counted as one of the five most beautiful areas in Sandankyo Gorge, its name literally means “Two Tier Falls,” and indeed it once had two tiers, but in 1988, the rock wall of the first tier collapsed after a heavy downpour, and today the waterfall only has one tier. Visitors can actually watch as the water of the falls prizes away the falls’ rock wall. The falls are located around a two and a half hour walk from the main entrance to Sandankyo Gorge. The path to the falls may be closed due to natural disaster, and thus visitors are encouraged to check in advance.
    Nidan Falls image
  • Sandan Waterfall
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    Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Akiotacho Yokogo
    This waterfall is considered the most beautiful place in Special Place of Scenic Beauty-designated Sandankyo Gorge, a gorge resembling a traditional landscape painting. The powerful, 30-meter-high waterfall is picturesque and is frequently depicted in postcards and other materials from Akiota Town in Hiroshima Prefecture. Consisting of three tiers, its beauty impresses on viewers the majesty of nature. Also famous as one of the best places to enjoy fall foliage in the country, in autumn visitors can take in scenery interweaving vivid crimson and gold leaves with the spectacular waterfall, and the walking path along the river bustles with tourists. The falls are around a two and a half hour walk from the main entrance to Sandankyo Gorge or 30 minutes from the Mizunashi Parking Lot.
    Sandan Waterfall image
  • Mitsutaki Falls
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    Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Kitahiroshimacho
    This waterfall is considered one of the five most beautiful areas in Sandankyo Gorge, one of the most secluded areas in western Japan. Located around a four-hour-walk from the main entrance to Sandankyo Gorge, the waterfall is also around 200 meters downstream from Hijiri Lake and consists of five tiers and three bends. The powerful waterfall is 31-meters-tall in total and the depth of its plunge basin is around 3.5 meters at the center. Flowing between large boulders called the Tatamiiwa, the waterfall is surrounded by virgin conifer and broadleaf forest and visitors rave the area resembles something out of a traditional landscape painting. The largest waterfall in Sandankyo Gorge, it has also been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
    Mitsutaki Falls image
  • Sakanasetu Valley Notaki
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    Hiroshima Pref. Jinsekigunjinsekikougenchou Arugi
  • Narutaki
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    Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Kitahiroshimacho Oasa
  • Takiyamakyo
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    Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Akiotacho Kake
  • Bakusetsunodaki
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    Hiroshima Mihara-shi Hongocho Funaki
  • Shounnotaki
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    Hiroshima Mihara-shi Takasaka Cho Motoyama
  • Setonotaki
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    Hiroshima Hatsukaichi-shi
  • Saburonosuberitaki
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    Hiroshima Fuchu-shi Saburomarucho
  • Kan'nondaki
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    Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara
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There is more than meets the eye awaiting any Hiroshima-bound traveler. Kicking off in Hiroshima city, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden offer a couple of days of exploring; however, the real beauty lies along the southern coast of the prefecture. There, a series of islands spreads across the Seto Inland Sea: from the mysterious sea-submerged Great Torii Gate at Miyajima Island to the first half of the islands that connect Honshu to Shikoku via six spectacular suspension bridges.

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