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Inukai Falls
A famous waterfall that even Sakamoto Ryoma admired, with Mt. Takachiho as its backdrop.
Inukai Falls is a waterfall on the Nakatsugawa River in the Amorigawa River system, 118 ft high and 72 ft wide. Set against Mt. Takachiho in the Kirishima mountain range, the powerful flow cascading over columnar-jointed rock cliffs is truly impressive.
Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife Oryo are known for taking Japan’s first honeymoon. They chose what is now Kirishima City as their destination, and in a letter Ryoma sent to his sister, he wrote that they stopped by this waterfall along with Kirishima-jingu Shrine and Iodani Onsen, and were moved by the view.
After walking down a stairway of around 300 m that has been maintained as a promenade, you’ll reach an observation deck where you can see the impressive waterfall up close. It’s a bit farther from the falls, but if you’re not confident about your stamina, the Falls Viewpoint at the parking lot along the prefectural road is recommended.
Highlights
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A waterfall flowing with Mt. Takachiho in the background.
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Also known as a spot visited by Sakamoto Ryoma on his honeymoon.
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A well-maintained walking path leads to the falls, with a viewpoint and an observation deck.
Photos
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A powerful waterfall 118 ft high and 72 ft wide
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You can get close to the falls via the walking path
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Are there restrooms?
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No.
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Are there smoking areas?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 犬飼滝
- Postal Code
- 899-6506
- Address
- Shimotanakatsugawa, Makizono-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima
- Phone
- 0995-45-5111 (Kirishima City Tourism PR Division)
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Open for walks at any time
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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(1) Approx. 20 min by car from Kokubu Station (JR Nippo Main Line) or Kirishima Onsen Station (JR Hisatsu Line)
(2) Approx. 25 min by car from Mizobe Kagoshima Airport IC (Kyushu Expressway) - Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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