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Shiokawa Falls, Waterfall in Aikawa, Japan

Shiokawa Falls cascades down 30 meters through the Minamiyamasawa Mountains, with a second drop of 15 meters in its lower section.

The waterfall gained recognition during the Jinki Era between 724 and 729 when a high priest from Todai-ji Temple established a shrine to Seiryo Gongen.

The site maintains its connection to Japanese spiritual practices through Takigyo, where practitioners stand under the falling water for meditation.

The Takigami Bridge, positioned 7 meters high, provides multiple viewing angles of the waterfall and serves as a photography platform.

Located at an elevation of 165.2 meters, the falls feed into a smaller cascade 6 meters downstream along the Shiokawa River.

Location: Aikawa

GPS coordinates: 35.51869,139.27931

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:01

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