Doryu Falls

What it is

• A subsoil water waterfall located within the Kawamata River Valley in Yamanashi Prefecture.
• The water originates from groundwater flowing through ancient lava layers.
• The falls stand at an elevation of 1250 meters above sea level.
• This site appeared in the opening of the 2002 NHK drama Toshiie and Matsu.

What to see

• A waterfall measuring 10 meters in height and 15 meters in width.
• The Kawamata Higashizawa Valley Nature Trail which passes through the area.
• Consistent water flow and temperature that remain steady throughout the entire year.

Getting there

• A 30-minute drive from the Nagasaka Interchange to the local parking area.
• A 15-minute walk from the parking lot to reach the waterfall site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.