Utsue 48 Waterfalls

What it is

• A designated prefectural natural park located within the Utsue River system.
• One of Japan's top one hundred natural sites and Gifu's fifty best waters.
• The site name originates from the local legend of a man named Yosohachi.
• A nature destination featuring thirteen main waterfalls, a campground, and a hot spring.

What to see

• Thirteen distinct waterfalls scattered throughout the protected park area.
• Ohtaki waterfall which stands as the tallest drop at eighteen point eight meters.
• A mountain wildflower garden located within the park grounds.
• Natural scenery that has been designated as a top site in Gifu Prefecture.

Getting there

• A twenty minute drive from the Takayama Interchange.
• The nearest bus stop requires a one hour walk to reach the site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.