Sandan Waterfall

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.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Yamagata-gun Akiotacho Yokogo Map
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 0826281800
Hours: [Spring-Summer] Until around 16:00 [Autumn] Until around 15:00 * Because there is no outdoor light, it will be pitch black after Sunset and it is dangerous.
Closed: Dec.--Mar. (Winter is difficult to enter due to snow)
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (200spaces) * Wednesday Nashiguchi Parking Lot 500JPY/day
Smoking: Available (Please take your butts home)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Your feet will be slippery. Also, be careful of falling rocks and take a walk)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Please protect your etiquette and take your shit with you)