is a waterfall located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture Japan. It is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. and is one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", per a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990.Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls Ministry of Environment The falls are ranked as the third most beautiful waterfall in Japan, coming after and .
Overview The falls are located within the borders of the Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park. The falls are on the , which has its source spring just above the falls. The river ultimately joins the Kuji River, one of the major rivers in the northern Kantō region. The falls have a width of and are at their highest point, with four main tiers. Geologically, the falls are located on a cliff created by a volcanic ejecta some 15 million years ago. During winter the falls may freeze.
The closest train station is Fukuroda Station on the JR East Suigun Line located away. By car, the falls can be reached from the Naka Interchange on the Jōban Expressway to Japan National Route 118 in the direction of Ōmiya.
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See also Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls List of waterfalls List of waterfalls in Japan List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Ibaraki)
References
External links
Oomoide Romankan Ibaraki Guide ANA Japan Travel Planner