Fudō-nanae Falls

What it is

• A seven-tiered waterfall located on the Zenki River in Shimokitayama Village.
• Part of the protected Yoshino-Kumano National Park system.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls with a total height of 160 meters.
• A natural formation composed of ancient Cretaceous sandstone.

What to see

• Seven distinct tiers of falling water cascading down the rock face.
• The surrounding forest landscape of the national park.
• Mie Falls located further upstream from the main site.
• The Ikehara Dam situated downstream from the waterfall area.

Getting there

• Take a bus to the Zenkiguchi stop on National Route 169.
• Follow the forest road leading from the bus stop to the falls.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.