Ryusogataki Waterfall
Ryusogataki Waterfall is located in Ikeda Town, Imadate County, Fukui Prefecture and has a height of about 60 meters. It has been chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls. The sight of water crashing down the rock face is nothing short of spectacular. The fresh verdure in spring, and the beautifully colored leaves and natural scenery of the ravine in autumn are beautiful sights to behold. And in the summer, people flock to this popular tourist spot in search of a cool respite from the scorching summer heat. The sheer height and power of the waterfall is enough to overwhelm anyone as they descend the stairs down to the bottom of the falls. Legend has it that a dragon, who lived in the water, used to climb the falls to fly high into the sky, and also long ago a priest named Ryuso performed ascetic practices here by carving images of deities and of the Buddha. Entry is not allowed to the waterfall during the winter because of snow.
Spot details
- Address
- Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Omoto Map
- Area
- Echizen Area
- Parking Lot
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Available
※100m downstream of Futagataki - Note
- *Usually, the road is closed during the winter from around Dec. to Mar. In some cases, it is closed from Late Nov.
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN