Ryuzu Falls

Overview

Ryuzu Falls is a waterfall on the Takidani River in Kamonomiya, Mino-cho, in the city of Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture. Fed by a tributary of the Nakadori River, this clear cascade has been selected as one of the 「88 Scenic Views of Tokushima」 and one of the 「50 Best Water Journeys of Tokushima」. Rather than grand spectacle, it offers the quiet of a mountain valley and the sound of falling water, making it a lovely short detour into the folds of the Shikoku Mountains.

Highlights

• ●A mountain-valley cascade among the 「88 Scenic Views of Tokushima」
• ●Also counted in the 「50 Best Water Journeys of Tokushima」
• ●The quiet sound of water on the Takidani River, a Nakadori tributary
• ●A cool detour into the folds of the Shikoku Mountains

History

The name Ryuzu, meaning 「dragon's head」, is thought to come from the way the water slips down the rock like the head of a dragon. The falls appear on both the prefecture's 「88 Scenic Views of Tokushima」 and the 「50 Best Water Journeys of Tokushima」, and have been handed down as one of the representative natural sights of the region. For detailed origins and local legends, please refer to on-site guidance or official sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive toward Mino-cho in the city of Miyoshi
2. 2Follow the mountain road and park in the available space
3. 3Walk the path toward the basin and enjoy the sound of the falls
4. 4Take your time returning while admiring the surrounding greenery

Did you know?

💡 Few waterfalls appear on both the 「88 Scenic Views of Tokushima」 and the 「50 Best Water Journeys of Tokushima」. This is less a busy tourist attraction than a beloved local water landmark, a single cascade that lingers in memory for travellers who wish to meet nature quietly.

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