Harajiri Falls

What it is

• A natural waterfall measuring 120 meters wide and 20 meters high.
• One of the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan located in Bungo-ono City.
• A geological site formed by Mount Aso pyroclastic flows 90,000 years ago.
• A cliff face composed of Aso-4 welded tuff with distinct columnar joints.

What to see

• The Takimibashi wooden suspension bridge spanning the downstream area.
• A submersible bridge located immediately upstream of the waterfall.
• The five-arch stone Harajiri Bridge built in 1923.
• A walking trail that allows visitors to circle the entire area.
• Roadside Station Harajiri Falls which provides parking for visitors.

When to go

• The Ogata Tulip Festival held every April.

Getting there

• A ten-minute bus ride from Ogata Station reaches the falls.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.