Waterfalls & Lakes
Let the crystal-clear waters soothe your soul and the sound of waterfalls refresh your spirit. In the East Nara Nabari…
Waterfalls & Reservoirs
Ryuogabuchi Pond
Hidden in the mountains of Muro, Uda City, at an elevation of 530 meters, Ryuogabuchi is a serene natural pond…
Ryuchin Gorge
Ryuchin Gorge is a secluded natural sanctuary nestled in the upper reaches of the Fukatani River, which flows into Lake…
Lake Shorenji & Kaochidani Valley
Lake Shorenji Created when a dam was built upon the Shorenji River, this striking blue lake surrounded by tree-covered mountains…
Lake Hinachi
Lake Hinachi was formed by the construction of the Hinachi Dam on the Nabari River. The lake is surrounded by…
Yabashira Shrine (Iwaya, Yamazoe)
It is said that Junkei Tsutsui, a feudal lord from Yamato Province, stopped by this shrine before he attacked Iga…
Lake Murou
Lake Murou, where the Murou Dam is located, is an excellent place to enjoy cycling and hiking throughout the four…
Lake Nunome
Lake Nunome, with its dam, lies across the border of Yamazoe Village and Nara City. You can appreciate the magnificent…
Aoba no Taki Waterfall & Seiyo-ji Temple
This mysterious waterfall cascades from a forest behind Seiyo-ji Temple in Uda City, which had long been a place for…
Hingashi-no-Taki Falls
Just a five-minute walk from the sacred Niukawakami Jinja Shrine, Higashi-no-Taki (“The Eastern Waterfall”) flows into Yumebuchi, a deep pool…
Nageshi no Taki Falls
This waterfall is a 15-meter waterfall on the Takino River in the precincts of Hakuba-ji Temple in Higashi Yoshino Village.…
Nanataki-Yatsubo Falls
Nanataki-Yatsubo is a cascade at a hidden spot in Higashiyoshino Village. The name means “seven falls and eight basins” in…
Saijobo Waterfall
It is said that there used to be a Buddhist temple here called Saijobo, where ascetics purified themselves and worshipped…
The best short hike in Kansai
Planning a day trip from Osaka? How about a short hike? Now that cherry blossom season is almost over, it’s…
Akame 48 Waterfalls
Refresh your spirit along one of Japan’s greatest hiking trails – a pristine forest that’s home to ninja culture and…
Fudo Waterfall
Flowing from a height of 21 meters (68 feet) Fudo Waterfall emerges at the foot of Mount Miune. The sound…
