Japan's Three Great Waterfalls: 'Fukuroda Falls'

🏞️ Spot: Fukuroda Falls 📍 Location: 3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚗 Access: Approximately 60 minutes via Route 118 from the Joban Expressway 'Naka IC'. Free parking available at Fukuroda Takimoto Town's First Parking Lot (Second lot also available). Private paid parking is also available. 🚃🚌🚶♂️ Access: About 40 minutes on foot from JR Suigun Line 'Fukuroda Station'. Approximately 7–10 minutes by bus or taxi. 🕰️ Hours: May–October: 8:00–18:00 November: 8:00–17:00 December–April: 9:00–17:00 * Hours may vary during the 'Daigo Light' event period: October–November: until 20:00 December–January: until 19:00 Closed: Open year-round 💰 Admission Fee for Viewing Facility (Fukuroda Falls Tunnel): Adults: 500 yen Children: 300 yen 💞 Recommended Highlights: * Fukuroda Falls is one of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls, alongside Nikko's 'Kegon Falls' and Kumano's 'Nachi Falls'. * Measuring 120 meters in length and up to 73 meters in width, the waterfall cascades down a massive four-tiered rock wall. Saigyo Hoshi famously remarked that Fukuroda Falls should be visited once in each season to truly appreciate its beauty, earning it the nickname 'Yodo Falls'. * The changing scenery throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter is one of its charms, with autumn's vibrant foliage and winter's frozen waterfall being particularly popular. * Daigo Light Event * Fukuroda Falls Tunnel * Suspension Bridge * Hiking Trails * Salt-grilled Ayu Fish * Handmade Rice Dumplings