Fukuroda Falls

Fukuroda Falls (袋田の滝) is a waterfall located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture Japan. It is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. and is one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", per a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. The falls are ranked as the third most beautiful waterfall in Japan, coming after Kegon Falls (華厳滝) and Nachi Falls (那智滝).

Overview
The falls are located within the borders of the Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park. The falls are on the Taki River (滝川), which has its source spring just above the falls. The river ultimately joins the Kuji River, one of the major rivers in the northern Kantō region. The falls have a width of 73 m and are 120 m at their highest point, with four main tiers. Geologically, the falls are located on a cliff created by a volcanic ejecta some 15 million years ago. During winter the falls may freeze.

The closest train station is Fukuroda Station on the JR East Suigun Line located 3 kilometers away. By car, the falls can be reached from the Naka Interchange on the Jōban Expressway to Japan National Route 118 in the direction of Ōmiya.