Urami Waterfall (Nikko)

Japan / Tochigi / Nikko
 waterfall, interesting place
Urami waterfall (裏見の滝, uraminotaki) is one of the three great waterfalls in Nikko. It is located in the small valley of Nikko. Because it is located in the valley, it is very quiet and cool even in summer. It has 20m (66 ft.) high, and 2m (6 ft.) width. There are many unnamed waterfalls around the fall, and on the way to the fall. Japanese famous poet, Matsuo Basho (松尾芭蕉) visited this fall and made a poem.

Access:
1. take the Tobunikko bus at JR Nikko station to Uramidakiiriguchi (10 min.)
2. walk north in the valley (40 min.)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   36°45'20"N   139°33'27"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago