Daisen Falls

Daisen Falls is a two-tiered waterfall on Mount Daisen in Tottori Prefecture that drops about 43 meters in two distinct stages through dense forest. White water streams are visible from several viewpoints positioned along the hiking route.

The waterfall received recognition from Japan's Ministry of Environment in 1990 when it was included in the nation's list of top 100 waterfalls. This designation reflected its importance as a natural and geological site worthy of national protection.

The falls are connected to Daisen-ji Temple through hiking routes where visitors walk the same paths that pilgrims have followed for centuries. The water and the temple together form a spiritual landscape that remains central to local mountain traditions.

The hiking route is about five kilometers round trip and requires registration at the Ikkoganaru Campground before starting. The trail closes from December through early April, so plan your visit during warmer months when conditions are safer.

Along the trail, hikers cross a suspension bridge about 45 meters long that spans 30 meters above the Kaseda River. This bridge offers a distinctive view of the Jigokudani valley below that you cannot see from other parts of the route.

GPS coordinates: 35.37444,133.59500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21