Hotai Falls

The "Houtai Falls" is a beautiful waterfall that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. It is famous as a location for the movie "Tsurikichi Sanpei," with the climax scene said to have been filmed at this waterfall. As a result, many tourists visit the waterfall to take pictures and enjoy the beauty of nature. Houtai Falls is a famous waterfall as a location for the movie, and is a place where beautiful nature spreads. Why not enjoy the beautiful waterfall, suspension bridge, and mysterious atmosphere when you visit?

Houtai Falls is a beautiful waterfall located upstream of the Koyoshi River. It consists of three falls - the first, second, and third falls - and is a magnificent waterfall that flows down 100 meters and drops 57.4 meters in a fan shape. It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and many people visit it. The waterfall is located on the eastern foot of Mt. Chokai and is surrounded by a wonderful location surrounded by nature. The scenery, where the lush mountains and clear streams harmonize, is very beautiful and fascinates people. Houtai Falls is also a place where you can enjoy the scenery of each season. Especially in autumn, the fall foliage is beautiful and can be seen together with the waterfall. Visitors can feel relaxed and healed in the midst of nature!

At Hotai Falls, there is a promenade where you can walk around the falls. Particularly in the upstream area of the falls, there are rocky areas and bridges where you can enjoy beautiful scenery. As for hiking courses, there is a "Hotai Falls surrounding walking path" that takes about an hour to complete and a "Hotai Falls climbing course" that takes about three hours to climb from the falls to the summit. The hiking course is relatively easy and allows you to enjoy the scenery around the falls, making it recommended for families and beginners. On the other hand, the climbing course is relatively tough, but from the summit, you can see Mt. Chokai and the Sea of Japan, waiting for you with a magnificent view!

The observation deck at Houtai Falls has a parking lot near the waterfall, and it takes about 10 minutes to walk from there to the observation deck. From the deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall basin and the surrounding scenery, and feel the beauty of nature. It's also famous for its beautiful scenery during the autumn foliage season. The area around Houtai Falls is a place rich in nature, and many tourists visit. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a magnificent view of nature, making it a must-visit spot when visiting Akita prefecture!

Hotoke no Taki Campsite is located in a vast park surrounded by beech forests with clear water flowing. With a fully grassed area and a water-friendly square, it provides a comfortable environment for camping. Since there is no resident manager, reservations or applications are not required, and it can be used free of charge. However, as there are general customers who come to see Hotoke no Taki waterfall, there is guidance to refrain from setting up tents on the embankment near the waterfall. The operating period is from early May to late October, and a car is necessary for access, taking about 40 minutes by car from Yajima Station on the Chokai Sanroku Line. There are many tourist spots in Akita around the campsite, and you can also enjoy the beautiful Hotoke no Taki waterfall, which was selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, making it an ideal place to enjoy nature!