Sanjō Falls

What it is

• A 100-meter high waterfall located on the border of Niigata and Fukushima prefectures.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls fed by the Oze area water source.
• A historic site appearing on maps of Hinoemata Village as early as 1804.
• Named for the way the water originally split into three distinct streams.

What to see

• A powerful 30-meter wide drop of water into the upper Tadami River.
• A new observation deck providing a complete view of the entire waterfall.
• Hiramatsu Falls located a short distance slightly upstream from the main site.

Getting there

• A three-hour walk is required from the Miike bus stop to reach the falls.
• Hiking trails connect the waterfall to the Oze-ga-hara and Ozawadaira areas.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.