Takihata 48 Waterfalls, Natural waterfalls complex in Kawachinagano, Japan.

Takihata 48 Waterfalls is a forested mountain area with a series of cascades south of Osaka, in the city of Kawachinagano. Streams from the Kii Mountains run down rocky slopes through dense woodland, dropping into natural pools along trails that wind through the valley.

The waterfalls lie in the valley of the Ishikawa, a tributary of the Yamato River, fed by streams from Mount Iwawaki and the 900-metre peaks of the Izumi Range. The area stayed undeveloped as a tourist site, which kept its surroundings largely unchanged. Takihata Dam was later built downstream, and the dam and valley together were chosen for the Osaka Midori no Hyakusen list.

The name Takihata comes from the district where these falls are found, in Kawachinagano; the count of 48 is a traditional Japanese way of saying "many", not a survey of the cascades. Eleven falls have individual names, among them Kotaki, Arataki, Goko-taki, Otaki, Fufu-taki and Nunobiki-taki. Kotakiji Temple and its campsite stand nearby, and the valley is listed among Osaka's 100 Green Selections together with Takihata Dam.

A bus from Kawachinagano Station runs to Takihata Dam, where the forest trails begin. The ground is often wet along the paths, so solid footwear makes the walk much more comfortable and safe.

The sources list only eleven named falls, among them Kotaki, Arataki, Gokotaki, Otaki and Meotodaki, so the name is not a tally. The valley kept its state because no tourist development took place there, and it is known as a remote spot. Kotakiji Temple and its campsite sit nearby.