Minoh Falls

What it is

• A 33-meter waterfall located within Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls attracting over two million annual visitors.
• A historic training ground for practitioners of the Shugendo religion.
• A scenic landmark depicted in a painting by the artist Ike no Taiga.

What to see

• Wild Japanese macaques that frequently appear in the surrounding forest area.
• A stone monument featuring a haiku poem by Yahan Goto.
• A memorial dedicated to Police Chief Goichi Goda located near the path.
• Nearby religious sites including Katsuo-ji Temple and Ryuan-ji Temple.

When to go

• Autumn is the most popular time to visit for the famous colorful leaves.

Getting there

• The waterfall is a 2.8 kilometer walk from Hankyu Minoh Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.