Let the crystal-clear waters soothe your soul and the sound of waterfalls refresh your spirit.
In the East Nara Nabari region, you’ll find a collection of lakes and waterfalls that showcase the beauty of nature through the seasons. From tranquil mountain ponds to dynamic cascades, discover the unique waterscapes that await you.
Aoba no Taki Waterfall
Uda, Nara Prefecture
This mysterious waterfall cascades from a forest behind Seiyo-ji Temple in Uda City, which had long been a place for ascetics to train…
Lake Shorenji
Nabari, Mie Prefecture
Created when a dam was built upon the Shorenji River, this striking blue lake surrounded by tree-covered mountains reflects the changing colors of each delightful season…
Lake Nunome
Yamazoe, Nara Prefecture
Lake Nunome, with its dam, lies across the border of Yamazoe Village and Nara City…
Ryuogabuchi Pond
Uda, Nara Prefecture
Hidden in the mountains of Muro, Uda City, at an elevation of 530 meters, Ryuogabuchi is a serene natural pond near Mt. Nukaidake…
Nanataki-Yatsubo Falls
Higashiyoshino, Nara Prefecture
Nanataki-Yatsubo is a cascade at a hidden spot in Higashiyoshino Village. The name means “seven falls and eight basins” in Japanese…
Fudo Waterfall in Mitsue Village
Mitsue, Nara Prefecture
Flowing from a height of 21 meters (68 feet) Fudo Waterfall emerges at the foot of Mount Miune…
Saijobo Waterfall
Soni, Nara Prefecture
It is said that there used to be a Buddhist temple here called Saijobo, where ascetics purified themselves and worshipped Fudo Myoo, a wrathful deity…
Akame 48 Waterfalls
Nabari, Mie Prefecture
Akame 48 Waterfalls is a gorgeous 4-kilometer-long (2.5-mile) hiking trail located in Akame, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. There are 5 main waterfalls…
