Mino Falls
A 33-meter waterfall surrounded by deciduous trees, with a moderate hike to enjoy.
Basic information｜Mino Falls
A 33-meter waterfall surrounded by deciduous trees. You can enjoy a moderate hike. There are many places to sit around the basin.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon00:00–24:00Tue00:00–24:00Wed00:00–24:00Thu00:00–24:00Fri00:00–24:00Sat00:00–24:00Sun00:00–24:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 72-723-1885
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Minoh Falls is located in Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park. With a drop of 33 meters, it is one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls. There are two theories about the origin of its name: one says the waterfall resembles a mino, a traditional straw rain cape, as it streams down through the trees; the other traces the name to Mizuo, which is thought to have evolved from nearby place names containing the character for “tail.” This area was once a place of ascetic practice in Shugendo. Following the waterfall trail is not just a walk to a waterfall…
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