Hottai Falls

Overview

Hottai Falls is a waterfall in the city of Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, located on the Akasawa River, a tributary of the Koyoshi River. It is listed among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls."

Highlights

• ●A waterfall on the Akasawa River, a tributary at the upper reaches of the Koyoshi River system
• ●The falls and its potholes were designated Akita Prefecture's first Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument in 1960
• ●Included among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls"
• ●A waterfall representative of the natural scenery of Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture

History

Hottai Falls lies on the Akasawa River, a tributary at the upper reaches of the Koyoshi River. The falls and the potholes found around it were designated Akita Prefecture's first Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument on December 17, 1960. The waterfall was also included among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls," a list published by the Japanese Environment Agency in 1990.

Map

39.1051, 140.1627 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head from central Yurihonjo toward the Akasawa River
2. 2View Hottai Falls up close
3. 3Observe the potholes found around the falls
4. 4Take in the scenery of this prefecturally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument

Did you know?

💡 Hottai Falls and its potholes were designated Akita Prefecture's first Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument in 1960.

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