The path isn’t hard to walk, and you can get there pretty quickly. The waterfall is small, but the water feels very clean, and it’s nice and cool standing next to it. It’s a great place to come and unwind a bit in the summer. The surrounding area feels foresty, quiet, and a little spiritual, and it’s not the kind of place packed with tourists.
The downside is that it really is on the small side, so after taking a few photos, you’re pretty much done. There also aren’t many other facilities nearby, so it may not be worth coming from far away just for this.
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Shiroyama Fudo Falls
A waterfall with a drop of Approx. 15 meters where you can feel the power of ancient times.
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This waterfall, with a drop of Approx. 15 meters, sits halfway up Shiroyama in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is also known as a power spot. It was given this name because Kobo Daishi carved an image of Fudo Myoo into the rock wall during his training. Fudo Myoo is enshrined right beside the falls, and it is also said that ascetic practitioners once trained under the waterfall. Around it, exposed rock surfaces containing sanukite, a mineral unique to Sanuki, create a landscape that evokes the power of ancient times.
To visit, drive from Prefectural Route 188 toward Kamogawa to the parking area halfway up Shiroyama, then hike along a mountain trail for Approx. 40 minutes. The trail is not maintained and is quite steep, so be sure to come fully prepared with proper clothing, shoes, and other hiking gear. Following the handwritten signboards, you will walk along a quiet path where you can also enjoy the forest atmosphere. In summer, watch out for pit vipers, and in winter, be careful of icy sections. It is recommended to visit with others rather than going alone.
Highlights
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A waterfall on Shiroyama with a drop of Approx. 15 meters.
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A place where Kobo Daishi trained.
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Fudo Myoo is enshrined right beside it.
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The mountain trail is steep, so be fully prepared for hiking.
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The trail is not maintained, so visiting with a group is recommended.
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A waterfall also known as a power spot
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, there is not.
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Are there restrooms nearby?
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No, there are not.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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There is the summit of Shiroyama (observation deck).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 城山不動の滝
- Postal Code
- 762-0021
- Address
- Nishinoshocho, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture
- Phone
- 0877-35-8428 (Sakaide City Tourism Association)
- Access
- 25 minutes by car from JR Sakaide Station, 40 minutes on foot from the Ayakita Observatory parking lot
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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