Ichijō Falls, Waterfall in Fukui, Japan.
The Ichijo Falls creates a 12-meter vertical drop on the Ichijodani River, forming a natural water curtain two meters wide in a mountain setting.
The waterfall site gained prominence in 717 when Buddhist monk Taicho established the Jokyoji Temple upstream and dedicated it to the deity of Mount Hakusan.
Local legends tell that samurai Sasaki Kojiro developed his famous Tsubame Gaeshi sword technique through intensive training sessions at these falls.
Visitors can reach the falls by taking a Keifuku bus from Fukui Station to Jokyoji terminal stop, followed by a 25-minute walk through forest paths.
The waterfall served as a training ground for the renowned sumo wrestler Hokukoku Hyodayu, who used the natural water force to enhance his strength.
Location: Fukui
GPS coordinates: 35.97903,136.30764
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:49
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