Overview
Fukiware Falls is a waterfall on the Katashina River in the city of Numata, Gunma Prefecture, measuring 7 metres high and 30 metres wide. It was designated a Natural Monument and a Place of Scenic Beauty in 1936. It is also listed among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls".
Highlights
- ●A waterfall measuring 7 metres high and 30 metres wide
- ●A scenic setting on the Katashina River
- ●Designation as a Natural Monument and a Place of Scenic Beauty
- ●Selection among "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls"
History
On 16 December 1936, it was designated a Natural Monument and a Place of Scenic Beauty by the former Ministry of Education as "Fukiware Gorge and Fukiware Falls". The waterfall also appeared in the opening of the NHK historical drama "Aoi Tokugawa Sandai", broadcast in 2000.
Access
It lies on the Katashina River in the city of Numata, Gunma Prefecture. Walking paths are laid out around the falls.
Best season
The gorge scenery can be enjoyed through all four seasons, viewed together with the flow of the Katashina River.
Map
36.7022, 139.2074 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive in the area around Fukiware Falls in the city of Numata
- 2Proceed along the walking path beside the Katashina River
- 3View the waterfall, 7 metres high and 30 metres wide
- 4Stroll the surroundings while taking in the gorge scenery
Did you know?
💡 In the Jomo Karuta card game, it is featured on the 'ta' card.
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