Amagoi Falls

What it is

• A pair of waterfalls located within the Chubu Sankei Prefectural Natural Park.
• Ranked as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls for its scenic beauty.
• A site where farmers historically prayed to Ryuo-shin and Fudoson for rain during droughts.
• The area includes Higan-ji Temple situated at an elevation of 700 meters above the falls.

What to see

• The female waterfall which drops 45 meters over three distinct stages.
• The male waterfall featuring a powerful 27-meter direct drop.
• A walking trail that passes five other waterfalls on the way to the main site.
• Shrines dedicated to Ryuo-shin and Fudoson located at the falls.

Getting there

• A free parking lot is available for visitors traveling by car.
• The falls are reached via a 20-minute walk from the parking area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.