Uriwari Falls, Sacred waterfall in Wakasa, Japan
The water flowing from the rocks creates a small cascade surrounded by moss-covered stones and dense forest in Wakasa Uriwari Meisui Park.
Selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters in 1985, the falls derive their name from a legend about water so cold it could split melons.
Local residents maintain the spring source with traditional rope decorations and bamboo fences, considering the forest a sacred place for water spirits.
Visitors can access the falls via a 15-minute walk from JR Uenaka Station or drive 12 minutes from Wakasa Uenaka Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway.
The waterfall basin displays distinctive red-colored rocks due to rare red algae growth, which requires specific environmental conditions to appear.
GPS coordinates: 35.46169,135.84290
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:55
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