Fujinuta no taki fall, Mountain waterfall in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Fujinuta no taki is a waterfall in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the grounds of Mankameyama Kōshō-in temple, in front of the Fudōson shrine. Water welling up in the Fudō forest falls in eight streams about 2 m high before the Fudō hall. The site is open as the Ōkubo Iyashi no Mori nature park, with a walking path, gazebo, playground equipment and parking.
The waterfall was shaped by centuries of erosion along rock fractures in this mountain region near Mount Fuji. The geological processes that created it reflect the volcanic landscape characteristics of the broader area.
The waterfall stands in front of Fudōson at Mankameyama Kōshō-in, a temple counted among the Kai 108 Sacred Sites. The spring water, 12°C even in midsummer, was once used for misogi purification rites when the temple was still Chōkei-ji. Around 3,000 skunk cabbage plants now line the stream below the falls, drawing visitors in mid-April.
The waterfall is accessible by bus from nearby stations, though the journey takes several hours depending on your starting point. Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow time to explore the viewing areas along the approach.
The water emerging here stays at 12°C even in midsummer, and visitors come to cool off in the heat. Around 3,000 Asian skunk cabbage plants (mizubashō) have been planted along the stream flowing out of the fall, drawing crowds each year in mid-April when they bloom.
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