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.jpg) Fukuroda Falls | |
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| Location | Daigo, Ibaraki, Japan |
| Coordinates | 36°45′52″N 140°24′27.5″E / 36.76444°N 140.407639°E |
| Type | Multi-Step |
| Total height | 120 m |
| Number of drops | 4 |
| Average width | 73 m |
| Watercourse | Taki River |
Fukuroda Falls (袋田の滝, Fukuroda-no-taki) is a waterfall located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture Japan. It is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. [1] and is one of " Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", per a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. [2] The falls are ranked as the third most beautiful waterfall in Japan, coming after Kegon Falls (華厳滝, Kegon-no-taki) and Nachi Falls (那智滝, Nachi-no-taki).
Overview
The falls are located within the borders of the Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park. The falls are on the Taki River (滝川, Taki-gawa), 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 73 metres (240 ft) and are 120 metres (390 ft) 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 3 kilometers 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.
Gallery
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Fukuroda Falls in spring (May) -
Fukuroda Falls in summer (August) -
Fukuroda Falls in autumn (November) -
Fukuroda Falls in winter (January) -
Frozen Fukuroda Falls (January) -
Fukuroda Falls from Viewing Platform No.1
See also
References
- ^ "袋田の滝及び生瀬滝". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls Ministry of Environment Archived 2020-02-19 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
External links
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