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Senpiro Falls

Senpiro Falls is about 60 meters high and one of the highest waterfalls on Yakushima Island. The V-shaped valley at the foot of Mt. Mocchomu was formed by the Tainoko River, which over time has cut down through the granite bedrock. The waterfall was named Senpiro Falls as the bedrock on the left side of the falls looks as large as a thousand people holding hands. Heavy rainfall throughout the year creates Yakushima's forceful waterfalls. After the rains, it becomes more powerful and even more spectacular.

(Source: 友の近隣より来る有り)

Granite Monolith that Measures 250 m x 300 m

Yakushima was formed by the uplifting of the granite bedrock. The cliff on the left side of the falls is a monolithic part of the bedrock. It measures about 250 m (820 feet) x 300 m (984 feet). You will be amazed by the size when you look at it from the observation deck.

(Source: ここは屋久島)

Ryujin Falls

You can see this 30-meter high Ryujin Falls (meaning dragon god) from Senpiro Bridge over the Tainoko River. The waterfall is surrounded by beautiful scenery. This is a hidden amazing viewing spot.

(Source: 屋久島で物作りを始める)

Toroki Falls

Toroki Falls is located downstream from Senpiro Falls. The height of the falls is about six meters, and it flows into the ocean instead of into a waterfall basin. It is rare that a waterfall flows directly into the ocean, the only known Japanese waterfalls of this kind are Kamuiwakka Falls in Shiretoko, Hokkaido and Toroki Falls in Yakushima.

(Source: 友の近隣より来る有り)

Address
Mugio, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Contact No.
+81-996-53-1111
+81-996-53-1111
Access
50 minutes by taxi from Miyanoura Port
Opening Hours / Holidays
Time Required
Admission fee

(Source: 友の近隣より来る有り)

Granite Monolith that Measures 250 m x 300 m

Yakushima was formed by the uplifting of the granite bedrock. The cliff on the left side of the falls is a monolithic part of the bedrock. It measures about 250 m (820 feet) x 300 m (984 feet). You will be amazed by the size when you look at it from the observation deck.

(Source: ここは屋久島)

Ryujin Falls

You can see this 30-meter high Ryujin Falls (meaning dragon god) from Senpiro Bridge over the Tainoko River. The waterfall is surrounded by beautiful scenery. This is a hidden amazing viewing spot.

(Source: 屋久島で物作りを始める)

Toroki Falls

Toroki Falls is located downstream from Senpiro Falls. The height of the falls is about six meters, and it flows into the ocean instead of into a waterfall basin. It is rare that a waterfall flows directly into the ocean, the only known Japanese waterfalls of this kind are Kamuiwakka Falls in Shiretoko, Hokkaido and Toroki Falls in Yakushima.

(Source: 友の近隣より来る有り)