Tsuzumigataki Park

What it is

• A park in Kobe City, south of Arima Onsen town.
• Named after Tsuzumigataki Waterfall, whose sound resembled a drum.
• The waterfall was repaired after the 1938 Hanshin Great Flood.

What to see

• Tsuzumigataki Waterfall, 8 meters high.
• One of the Arima Rokkei, famous since the Edo period.
• A teahouse is located near the waterfall.
• Genji fireflies and Kajika frogs live in the clear water.

When to go

• Spring for cherry blossoms.
• Summer for new green leaves and fireflies.
• Autumn for vibrant autumn leaves.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.