Mariyudu Falls

Mariyudu Falls cascades down in two tiers through dense subtropical forest, reaching a height of 20 meters and spreading 16 meters across the rock face.

The waterfall earned its name from the local Iriomote language, where Mari refers to round shapes and Yudu indicates areas of still water.

The waterfall holds a position in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls list and represents the natural heritage of the Yaeyama Islands region.

Visitors reach the falls by taking a 2,200-yen sightseeing boat along the Urauchi River, followed by a 40-minute walk through forest paths.

The falls contain the largest water volume in Okinawa Prefecture, creating a round basin where the endangered Iriomote Wild Cat sometimes appears.

Location: Uehara

Height: 20 m

Width: 16 m

Part of: Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls

GPS coordinates: 24.35719,123.80319

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:33