It is a waterfall with a fall of 133 meters, the width of 13 meters and the depth of the basin of 10 meters.
It is the biggest fall of waterfall in Japan and what is the best one is its flowing through the forest.
Hiryu Shrine is in the opposite of the waterfall which is the observing spot of the waterfall.
It is such a beautiful waterfall that it helps people know the reason why it is admired as God.
KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
-Shrines
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
-Shrines
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
-Shrines
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
-Shrines
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
-Outdoor Activities
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
From Kobiro Pass to Kumano Hongu
-Outdoor Activities
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
From Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu
-Outdoor Activities
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
From Totsugawa to Kumano Hongu
-Outdoor Activities
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KANSAI [ Kumano-kodo ]
From Kumano Hongu to Kumano Hayatama
-Outdoor Activities
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