Jōren Falls

What it is

• A twenty-five meter waterfall selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.
• The name originates from Jorenji, a temple that once stood nearby.
• The falls flow over basalt lava rock created by the Hachikuboyama eruption.
• The site features a colony of rare Woodwardia unigemmata ferns.

What to see

• Distinctive columnar joints visible in the basalt rock face.
• A waterfall basin reaching a depth of fifteen meters.
• Wasabi fields cultivated along the stream below the falls.
• A monument dedicated to the popular song Amagi Goe.
• On-site souvenir shops and local facilities for visitors.

Getting there

• The falls are a five-minute walk from the Joren-no-taki bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.