Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and one of the Top 100 Forests for Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls is a tourist spot where you can feel the majestic nature and history.
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Highlights
A historic site known as a sacred place for mountain worship since ancient times.
A hiking course where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of each season.
Famous for its autumn foliage, attracting many tourists in the fall.
A habitat for the giant Japanese salamander, one of the world's largest amphibians.
You can see giant Japanese salamanders up close at the Japan Giant Salamander Center.
■ Take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Akame-daki from Akamaguchi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line (approx. 10 minutes).
■ By car, follow National Route 165 from Akamaguchi Station, using the same route as the bus (approx. 10 minutes). Show route
Op.Hours
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
December 28th - 31st, every Thursday (December - the second Thursday of March), January 1st - 2nd (open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on these days)
Fee
Adults: ¥1,000, Children (elementary & junior high school students): ¥500
*Group discounts available
INFO
There are no streetlights within the gorge. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Bear sightings have been reported. We strongly recommend carrying a bear bell.
Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls is a collective name for a series of waterfalls located in the Takigawa valley in Akame-cho, Nagara City, Mie Prefecture. Its magnificent scenery has captivated people for ages. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the entire valley is ablaze with vibrant reds and yellows, creating a breathtakingly beautiful sight. Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls is also famous as a habitat for the giant Japanese salamander, one of the world's largest amphibians. At the Japan Giant Salamander Center near the entrance, you can get a close look at these fascinating creatures.
Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls has long been known as a sacred site for mountain worship and is said to have been a training ground for En no Ozunu (also known as Yakushi), the founder of Shugendo (a syncretic Japanese religion blending Buddhist asceticism with Shinto practices). The name "Akame" (red eye) is said to originate from a legend where En no Ozunu encountered Fudo Myoo (a Buddhist deity) riding a red-eyed ox during his ascetic practices. Also related to En no Ozunu and Shugendo, it's also said to have been a training ground for ninjas.
The valley offers a hiking course enjoyable in every season. In spring, the fresh greenery shines vibrantly, while in summer, the spray from the waterfalls brings a refreshing coolness. Autumn brings stunning foliage, painting the valley in fiery reds and yellows, attracting numerous tourists. In winter, you can see the waterfalls in a serene snowscape.
Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls is a captivating tourist spot where abundant nature and history harmonize, offering a relaxing experience to visitors. Immerse yourself in the majestic nature, feel the weight of history, and enjoy a leisurely stroll.
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