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Waterfalls in Japan: 1,836 waterfalls on the map

1,836 waterfalls in Japan on one map. Each has its point, how to get there and what is nearby: stopovers, campsites and trails.

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Waterfalls in Japan on CAMPLY — 1,836 waterfalls. Famous cascades and small falls on streams alike: each has its point on the map, with places to stay and trails nearby.

Updated 16 October
Waterfalls in the country: 1,836

Waterfalls in Japan

Showing 24 of 1,836 — named and described first; all are on the map.

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Komagataki (Sacred waterfall)

Waterfall Practice: The Okunoin (inner sanctuary) is the specific training ground where pilgrims perform Takigyo (waterfall meditation). This intense physical and spiritual training is exactly what the term "dojo" implies in a religious context.

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What's inside

What each waterfall has

A point on the map

Exactly where the water falls — and how to drive or walk there.

Where to stay

Stopovers and campsites near the waterfall — from community points.

Trails nearby

Hiking routes that pass the waterfall or start close to it.

Weather

Forecast at the point: falls run fuller after rain and freeze in frost.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about waterfalls in Japan

Which waterfalls in Japan are worth seeing?

For example: Komagataki (Sacred waterfall), 玉簾の滝, 飛烟の滝 and 妹背の滝. All waterfalls of the country are in the list above and on the map.

When is the best time to visit waterfalls?

Waterfalls are fullest in spring, during snowmelt, and after heavy rain. Many run low in summer, and small ones freeze in winter — beautiful too, but the trails to them can be slippery.

Can you swim at a waterfall?

Only where it is allowed and safe: under the fall and at its base there are currents and rocks, and the water is cold even in summer. Keep away from the edge and do not climb wet rocks.

How do I get to a waterfall?

Open the waterfall on the map — the point has a route button. Some falls can only be reached on foot: check the trail length and where to leave the car.

Waterfalls in other countries

🇷🇺 Russia · 5,287 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2,224 🇪🇸 Spain · 2,023 🇨🇳 China · 1,038 🇬🇪 Georgia · 458 🇵🇱 Poland · 444 🇹🇷 Türkiye · 374 🇷🇴 Romania · 291 🇰🇷 South Korea · 267 🇹🇯 Tajikistan · 162 🇦🇲 Armenia · 151 🇫🇮 Finland · 128 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan · 122 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · 118 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan · 111 🇱🇻 Latvia · 110 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · 46 🇪🇪 Estonia · 36 🇳🇴 Norway · 31

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Waterfalls in Japan: 1,836 waterfalls on the map

Waterfalls in Japan

Komagataki (Sacred waterfall)

玉簾の滝

飛烟の滝

妹背の滝

不破ノ滝

桶樋滝

暇回散歩道せせらぎ水路

霧ヶ滝

細波の滝

不動の滝

滝沢不動滝

洗月泉

銀鱗の滝

Yonjusanman fall

夢創滝

雨滝

法力和光滝

Utsue Waterfalls

ミソギ滝

Kikaku Waterfall

ゴサダロ滝

銚子の滝

Kura Falls

真奥大滝