Sōmon Falls

What it is

• A 70-meter vertical drop waterfall located in Tenkawa Village, Nara Prefecture.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls featuring a multi-tiered upper cascade.
• A site characterized by hornfelsed sandstone and granite formations of the Tenkawa Subgroup.

What to see

• The 70-meter high multi-tiered cascade of the main waterfall.
• A distant view of the falls from a terrace on the Ura-somon ridge.
• Challenging trail features including thirty-two iron ladders and several chain sections.
• Natural geological formations consisting of sandstone and granite.

When to go

• Entry to the mountain trail is strictly prohibited during rainy weather.

Getting there

• Take the Kintetsu Yoshino Line to Shimoichiguchi Station.
• Access the site via National Route 309 to the Kumawatari area.
• Follow a hiking route designed for advanced climbers only.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.