Take the Shinki Bus bound for Yamazaki from JR Himeji Station. The ride takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Transfer to a Shinki Bus going to Hara or Tokura and get off at the "Hara" bus stop (40-minute ride). It's a 30-minute walk from the bus stop to the falls. From April to November, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, there's a Shinki Bus going to Kaede-so from Yamazaki. From Kaede-so, it's a 10-minute walk.
By car, take National Route 29, and turn west at the branch about 100m north of the "Michi-no-Eki Haga" roadside station. It's about 0.8km to the free parking lot. From the parking lot, it's a 10-minute walk. Show route
Located in Hara, Haga-cho, Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Hara Fudo Falls is a magnificent waterfall with an 88-meter drop, and one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. It's a representative waterfall of the Hyōnosen-Kōyama-Nagiyama Quasi-National Park, captivating many visitors with its grandeur.
Hara Fudo Falls consists of two waterfalls: Otoko-taki (Male Falls), which cascades down in three tiers, and Onna-taki (Female Falls), which merges with Otoko-taki at the bottom. The powerful spray of Otoko-taki creates a breathtaking spectacle, as if water were pouring down from the heavens. In contrast, Onna-taki flows gently, its serene beauty conveying a quiet strength.
Surrounded by a primeval forest, the area offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The scenery changes beautifully throughout the year: vibrant spring greenery, refreshing summer breezes, vivid autumn foliage, and stunning winter snowcapes.
A suspension bridge for viewing the falls, called "Oku Kaede Bridge," provides a spectacular vantage point. From the bridge, you can appreciate both the power of the falls and the beauty of the surrounding forest. Along the walking path from the parking lot to the falls, you'll find Fudo-do Hall, the namesake of the falls. Legend says it was established by Kobo Daishi, and it has been a site of religious devotion for centuries.
Hara Fudo Falls is a truly breathtaking spot where you can experience the power and beauty of nature. Why not refresh your mind and body in the surrounding environment of majestic waterfalls and lush nature?
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