Mountains,Valleys and Waterfalls Map of Hiroshima (Nihongo)
Shinanotaki Falls
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Shinanotaki Falls


Shinanotaki Falls is located at the boundary among the three towns, Konu, Kisa and Sera in the middle of Hiroshima Prefecture. From the entrance of the Shinanotaki Falls, take a walk along streams to the falls for an about 40 minutes, and enjoy a beautiful view of the waterfalls. After hiking you can stop by the Jimmy Carter Civic Center in Konu-cho. They will tell you an interesting story of a hanging bell, and you will find how the U.S. former President is involved in it.

On the third Sunday of July a big summer festival, Gionsan Festival is held in Hichi in the town. It is said to have a 1,200-year tradition, and is dedicated to Susano ono Mikoto, a god in Japanese mythology. The festival will be carried out by imitating the wedding ceremony between him and his bride Inadahime. A 1.3-ton mikoshi (portable shrine) symbolizing her is an important cultural property of the prefecture.

ŸGetting there

Go by car if possible. Take the Route 54 to Miyoshi, then take the Route 184 to Uzui in Kisa. Follow the ignboard.

ŸSuggested Schedule

Hiroshima(8:00)===(Rte.54)===Miyoshi===(Rte.184)===Kisa Uzui===

===The entrance of ShinanotakiFalls(10:20)---Shinanotaki Falls(11:00-12:00)---

---The entrance of the falls(12:30)===Kisa===(Rte.27)===Konu===

===Jimmy Carter Civic Center(12:50-13:50)===

===Susa Shrine(Gionsan festival site)(14:00-15:00)===(Rte.27)===Kisa===

===(Rte.184)===Miyoshi===(Rte.54)===Hiroshiama(17:30)

ŸNote
To be safe, especially in winter, keep in mind not go into the mountains alone, and be sure to go with a well-experienced hiker.

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