Nanataki Falls

What it is

• A natural waterfall consisting of seven distinct tiers with a total drop of sixty meters.
• One of the officially selected Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan.
• A scenic spot situated on the border of Kosaka Town and Kazuno.
• A recreational area featuring a park with a traditional waterwheel.

What to see

• The seven-tiered cascade visible from Akita Prefectural Road Route 2.
• Nanataki Shrine which stands in close proximity to the water.
• A park area surrounding the falls equipped with a waterwheel.
• Michi-no-Eki Kosaka Nanataki, a nearby roadside station with visitor facilities.

Getting there

• Drive twenty-five minutes from Towada-Minami Station to reach the site.
• The falls are a fifteen-minute drive from the Kosaka Interchange.
• Parking is available for visitors at the nearby roadside station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.