Atera no Nana-taki (Seven Waterfalls of Atera)
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A healing power spot where majestic nature and mysterious legends intertwine.
Overview
Atera no Nana-taki is a series of seven waterfalls with a total drop of 62 meters, located in Atera River, Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. Designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument, it's also one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, captivating visitors with its magnificent spectacle. The seven waterfalls cascade down a conglomerate rock fault within a natural forest. This conglomerate rock is called "Kobakuishi" (child-hugging stone), and there's a local legend that it brings good fortune in having children. Legend also says that Abe no Seimei, a renowned Onmyoji (master of Yin and Yang), practiced his arts here during his youth. A well he supposedly used still exists today, adding to the historical intrigue. The second and fifth plunge pools boast potholes reaching depths of 7 meters, showcasing the powerful forces of nature. Atera no Nana-taki is a beloved healing power spot, weaving together abundant nature and mysterious legends. When you visit Atera no Nana-taki, take your time to admire the seven waterfalls, feeling their grandeur and beauty. Reflect on the legends, allowing yourself to be enveloped in a mystical atmosphere and spend a time of tranquility.
Basic Information
- Address
- Hadanashi, Shimo Yoshida, Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Aichi
- Access
- Public Transportation: Take the S-Bus Akiha Nana-taki Line from Honchoshi Station or Mikawa-Ohno Station on the JR Iida Line and get off at the "Nana-taki-guchi" bus stop. It's about a 15-minute walk from there. Car: From National Route 257, head north on Aichi Prefectural Road 439 (Notose Shinshiro Line). Turn right at the Meiji-bashi Nishi intersection, then immediately turn right again onto Aichi Prefectural Road 442 (Horai Sakuma Line). After about 6.4 kilometers, you'll find a dedicated parking lot on your left. It's about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 24 hours a day
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Parking fee: 300 yen for ordinary cars
- INFO
- If the parking lot is full, there is no other parking available nearby. Waiting on the prefectural road or parking in areas other than designated parking lots will cause traffic congestion and inconvenience to local residents and other road users, so please refrain from doing so. Restrooms have been repaired. For details, please contact the city tourism department (0536 (23) 7613) or the Shinjo City Tourism Association (0536-21-0015).
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