Ōko Falls

What it is

• A massive waterfall on Yakushima Island with a vertical drop of 88 meters.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls flowing over a hornfels rock bed.
• Site of the Oko Spring, designated as one of Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters.
• A natural landmark first scaled by a team of three climbers in January 1975.

What to see

• The 88-meter high cascade falling against a dark hornfels rock face.
• The Oko Spring located in the immediate vicinity of the waterfall.
• Views of the falls situated near Kagoshima Prefectural Road 78.

Getting there

• Take a bus to the Oko-no-taki terminal bus stop.
• Walk three minutes from the bus stop to reach the waterfall site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.