Hyakuyojō Falls

Overview

Hyakuyojō Falls is a waterfall on the Ozoe River in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a drop of 90 meters and a width of 10 meters. It is known as one of the great waterfalls of Mount Hakusan.

Highlights

• ●A 90-meter drop and 10-meter width, among Mount Hakusan's largest waterfalls
• ●Counted among Japan's largest falls that can be viewed from behind
• ●Known as a 'phantom waterfall' unseen by hikers until 1987
• ●A dramatic cascade set within the Ozoe River gorge

History

Until the Kaga Zenjō pilgrimage trail was restored in 1987, the falls were unseen by ordinary hikers and were known as a 'phantom waterfall.' While ranked among Japan's largest falls viewable from behind, it is not included in the official list of Japan's 100 best waterfalls.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Begin walking from the trailhead of the Kaga Zenjō route
2. 2Follow the path along the Ozoe River
3. 3Arrive at the point where the 90-meter falls come into view
4. 4Take in the view unique to a falls seen from behind

Did you know?

💡 Because it remained unseen by hikers until the trail was restored in 1987, the falls came to be called a 'phantom waterfall.'

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