Japan · Ibaraki
Fukuroda Falls
袋田の滝
Water descends in four broad stages down terraced rock, and a tunnel drilled straight through the mountainside leads to two enclosed viewing platforms that face the falls head-on in any weather. It is counted among Japan three greatest waterfalls alongside Kegon and Nachi.
Water descends in four broad stages down terraced rock, and a tunnel drilled straight through the mountainside leads to two enclosed viewing platforms that face the falls head-on in any weather. It is counted among Japan three greatest waterfalls alongside Kegon and Nachi.
Fukuroda Falls drops 120 metres (394 ft) across a face roughly 73 metres wide on the Taki. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Daigo, with NRT the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Autumn foliage frames the four-tiered drop in red and gold; in deep winter it partially freezes into an ice sculpture.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Autumn foliage frames the four-tiered drop in red and gold; in deep winter it partially freezes into an ice sculpture.
Entry: Observation tunnel entry ~¥330
Getting there
- Base townDaigo
- AirportNRT
- CountryJapan
- RegionIbaraki, Asia
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
36.7411, 140.4514
Quick answers
How tall is Fukuroda Falls?
Fukuroda Falls drops 120 metres (394 feet), across a face about 73 metres wide. It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Taki.
When is the best time to visit Fukuroda Falls?
Peak flow is January to February and October to November. Autumn foliage frames the four-tiered drop in red and gold; in deep winter it partially freezes into an ice sculpture.
What can you do at Fukuroda Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Fukuroda Falls?
The usual base is Daigo, and the closest airport is NRT. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Observation tunnel entry ~¥330.
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