Sendan-todoro no Taki

Sendan-todoro no Taki is a 70-meter waterfall in Kumamoto that drops water in a clear vertical stream into a basin roughly 8 meters wide before it flows onward into the Nishinoiwa River system. Steep rock faces frame the fall and can be viewed from several different spots around the site.

The basin and rock formation developed over thousands of years as water eroded the stone. Today the landscape shows the power of natural processes that shaped this location.

The name comes from a sandalwood tree that once grew nearby, with todoro meaning the thundering sound of falling water. Locals and visitors connect this naming to how nature shapes the identity of places across the region.

A suspension bridge spanning the upper section offers viewing points from multiple angles to see the water flow. Morning visits tend to offer clearer light for viewing and photography.

The water flows through the Kawabe River system and eventually reaches the East China Sea through Yatsushiro inlet. This hidden connection shows how the waterfall is part of a larger water route that many visitors overlook.

Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

Height: 70 m

GPS coordinates: 32.52317,130.89296

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47