Saruo Falls

What it is

• A scenic waterfall designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.
• Part of the Hyonosen-Ushironoyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park in Kami Town.
• Named for the lower tier which resembles the tail of a monkey.
• Designated as a scenic spot by Hyogo Prefecture in 1968.

What to see

• The upper tier featuring a vertical drop of thirty-nine meters.
• The lower tier with a drop of twenty-one meters.
• Surrounding forest landscape containing beech, maple, and cherry trees.
• A parking area equipped with a local shop and toilet facilities.

When to go

• The Saruo Falls Festival takes place annually every July.

Getting there

• Accessible by taking a bus from Yoka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.