Shasui Falls

Shasui Falls consists of three cascading sections, with the main drop measuring 69 meters, followed by drops of 16 and 29 meters along the Takizawa river.

During the early Kamakura period, the Buddhist monk Mongaku conducted a hundred-day meditation ritual at these falls, establishing their spiritual significance.

The waterfall grounds contain Saishouji Temple, where Buddhist monks perform purification ceremonies by standing under the cold mountain water flow.

Visitors can reach the falls by taking a Fujikyu bus from Shin Matsuda station or walking 40 minutes from Yamakita Station through marked mountain paths.

The name Shasui translates to sake water, referring to the pure water quality that earned its place among Japan's top 100 water selections.

Location: Yamakita

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

Elevation above the sea: 284 m

GPS coordinates: 35.35177,139.06449

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:35