Todoroki 99 Waterfalls

Overview

Todoroki 99 Waterfalls is the collective name for a series of cascades along the Kareitani River in Kaiyo-cho, southern Tokushima Prefecture. Led by the main fall, the 58-meter Todoroki Falls, waterfalls of every size line the gorge, giving rise to the name 99 Waterfalls. Chosen for both Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and the 88 Waterside Spots of Shikoku, it ranks among Shikoku's finest cascades.

Highlights

• ●The power of the 58-meter main fall, Todoroki Falls
• ●The scenic gorge woven by cascades large and small along the Kareitani River
• ●A renowned fall chosen for Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and the 88 Waterside Spots of Shikoku
• ●Trails through a gorge colored by fresh green in early summer and foliage in autumn

History

The name Todoroki, meaning to roar or resound, is said to come from the powerful water thundering through the gorge. The scenic valley nurtured over ages by the waters and forests of the Kareitani River has long been bound up with local faith and daily life, and shrines connected to water have been enshrined around the main fall. Its selection for Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and the 88 Waterside Spots of Shikoku attests to the high regard for its scenery and water environment.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive from Kaiyo-cho in southern Tokushima to the mouth of the Kareitani gorge
2. 2Follow the trail and look up at the 58-meter main Todoroki Falls
3. 3Explore the cascades continuing upstream to experience the 99 Waterfalls
4. 4Round out southern Awa with Kaiyo-cho's coast and local flavors

Did you know?

💡 The 99 in the name is not a literal count but an expression for too many to number, evoking the multitude of cascades lining the gorge. The main fall's 58-meter drop is a commanding scale befitting its place among Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.

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