Shasui Falls, Waterfall in Yamakita, Japan
Shasui Falls is a waterfall with three cascading sections along the Takizawa river, where the main drop spans approximately 69 meters (226 feet) and is followed by smaller drops of around 16 and 29 meters (52 and 95 feet). Water flows over steep rock faces in a forested mountain valley.
During the early Kamakura period, the Buddhist monk Mongaku undertook a hundred-day meditation practice at this location. This religious commitment established the spiritual importance that the falls would retain over centuries.
The site hosts Saishouji Temple, where Buddhist monks perform purification rituals by standing beneath the falling water. This spiritual practice draws visitors seeking connection with the sacred character of the location.
The falls can be reached by taking a Fujikyu bus from Shin Matsuda station or by walking from Yamakita Station through marked mountain trails. The hiking route takes around forty minutes and offers clear signposting along the way.
The name Shasui means sake water, referring to the purity of the water at this location. The spring earned recognition on Japan's list of the country's one hundred finest waters.
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