Overview
Nanataki Falls is a waterfall in the town of Kosaka, Akita Prefecture, on the Kosaka branch of the Yoneshiro River. About 60 metres high, it tumbles in a series of seven cascades, which is the source of its name, meaning "seven falls." It is listed among Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and is refreshingly easy to reach by car.
Highlights
- ●Seven linked cascades
- ●Roughly 60 m total drop
- ●One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls
- ●Easy access by car
History
The falls were selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. Their distinctive form, broken into seven successive cascades, has long been admired.
Access
The falls lie in Kosaka, Akita Prefecture, about 8 kilometres from the Kosaka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, making them easy to reach by car. Check maps and official information for detailed directions.
Best season
Late spring through autumn is ideal, when the water is plentiful and fresh greenery or fall colours frame the cascades.
Map
40.3561, 140.7836 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Drive from Kosaka Interchange to the falls
- 2View the seven-tier cascade up close
- 3Stroll and enjoy the sound of the water
- 4Explore the surrounding town of Kosaka
Did you know?
💡 True to its name, the water drops in seven linked cascades over a total height of about 60 metres.
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