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Kuwanoki Falls （ ）

One of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan

Kuwanoki Falls is a 21-meter waterfall down the Kuwanoki Canyon, whose water eventually flows into the Kumano-gawa River. It is listed as one of the Top 100 Falls in Japan. "Kuwanoki" means "mulberry tree" in Japanese; the waterfall is surrounded by them. The waterfall can be reached via a walking trail from Prefectural Road 230, starting from Kuwanoki Bridge over the Takada-gawa River, and is a popular destination for hikers and sightseers.

Go over the bridge over Takada-gawa River into the mountain. Passing in front of Oga Hachiman-Jinja Shrine, going beyond the suspension bridge over the clear stream and aiming for upstream along the swamp, you will arrive at Kuwanoki Falls in approx. 20 minutes.

Oga Hachiman-Jinja Shrine

A shrine filled with spirits, where the rock wall appears to be the go-shintai (the object of worship for the shrine).

Clear Waters

Head upstream along a mountain stream, clear as far as the eye can see.

Past the suspension bridge over the river, the path becomes steeper.

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Access 22 minutes from JR Shingu Station by Kumano Kotsu Bus for Takata, get off at Oga Bus stop, 15 minutes on foot. (entrance of promenade)