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Awamata Falls
A beautiful “sliding waterfall” where water glides down the rock surface, this is one of Yoro Valley’s signature waterfalls.
Located in Yoro Valley, one of Chiba Prefecture’s most scenic destinations, Awamata Falls is known for water flowing smoothly down its rocky surface. With an Approx. 30 m drop and a gentle stream stretching Approx. 100 m, it is also called a “sliding waterfall.”
You can enjoy the changing natural scenery throughout the four seasons, including fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in fall. It is especially busy with many visitors from around mid-November to early December each year as a famous spot for fall foliage. Near the basin of the falls, the cool spray feels refreshing, making it a popular place to escape the summer heat.
Parking and restrooms are available around the entrance to the falls, making it a convenient base for a walk. Its quiet scenery in harmony with nature makes it one of Yoro Valley’s most representative scenic spots.
Highlights
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A “sliding waterfall” with an Approx. 30 m drop and an Approx. 100 m flow gliding over the rock surface.
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One of Yoro Valley’s signature scenic spots, known for beautiful nature in every season.
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You can view the falls from both above and below.
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Known as a famous fall foliage spot, with the best viewing season from around mid-November to early December.
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A famous waterfall known as a “sliding waterfall”
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Popular during the fall foliage season from around mid-November to early December each year
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Its seasonal scenery is part of the appeal, and the fresh greenery season is beautiful as well
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there restrooms nearby?
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There are permanent restrooms at the town-operated Awamata Parking Lot, and temporary restrooms are added near the falls during the fall foliage season.
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Are there smoking areas nearby?
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No, there are none.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Other spots in Yoro Valley include Kengaikyo, Tsutsumori Momiji Valley, Kobundoato, Kannon Bridge to Shusse Kannon, and Daifukuzan to Umegase Valley.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 粟又の滝
- Postal Code
- 298-0277
- Address
- Awamata area, Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba
- Phone
- 0470-80-1146 (Otaki Town Tourism Association)
- Closed on
- Open year-round
- Hours
- Open for free walking
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- Transfer to a bus from Yoro-Keikoku Station on the Kominato Railway, get off at the Awamata-no-Taki bus stop, then walk Approx. 5 minutes
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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