Yasu Falls

Overview

Yasu Falls is a celebrated waterfall of about 90 metres set deep in the Nakanomata Ravine at Ani-Uttо in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture. It falls in two levels, a main upper drop of about 60 metres and a lower drop of about 30 metres, with a broad basin spreading between them. Standing quietly in the depths of the gorge, it carries the atmosphere of a true hidden retreat.

Highlights

• ●A two-tiered fall of about 60 m upper and 30 m lower drops
• ●Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls
• ●A broad basin spreading between the two levels
• ●The hidden gorge beauty of the inner Nakanomata Ravine

History

Yasu Falls is known as one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls", a list published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. Set in the depths of the Nakanomata Ravine along the Yoneshiro River, it combines an upper drop of about 60 metres and a lower drop of about 30 metres for a total of roughly 90 metres.

Map

39.9441, 140.6140 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Travel to the Ani-Uttо area of Kitaakita and check the entrance to the Nakanomata Ravine
2. 2Walk along the ravine toward Yasu Falls deep inside
3. 3View the two-tiered falls and broad basin up close
4. 4Enjoy the scenery around the basin and return along the same route

Did you know?

💡 Between the upper and lower levels lies a wide basin that can be reached on a relatively easy hike, a distinctive charm unique to Yasu Falls.

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