Ryugin Falls

What it is

• A collection of seven distinct waterfalls located on the Sakasagawa River.
• The site includes a nature center and a dam situated upstream.
• A hiking trail connects the waterfalls to the summit of Mount Suisho.

What to see

• The sixteen-meter high Ichi-no-taki, which is the tallest of the seven falls.
• A ceramic monument named Dragon 21 located at the entrance to the site.
• Wild star magnolias growing in the wetlands surrounding the area.
• The Mizunami City Nature Center positioned along the walking paths.
• Ryugin Dam and Lake Ryugin found at the top of the trail.

When to go

• Late June for the official waterfall opening ceremony.
• Mid-August to attend the annual festival held at the falls.

Getting there

• A fifteen-minute walk from Kamado Station leads to the site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.