Yōrō Falls
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is a waterfall in Yōrō Park located in the town of Yōrō
, Yōrō District
, Gifu
, Japan
.
. The water from the falls is praised for its high quality, and is mentioned in a legend that tells the story of a dedicated son who offered the water, which tasted like sake to his ailing father who, upon drinking it, was revived. The Empress Genshō
, who visited this area, renamed the period of her reign "Yōrō
" saying, "Rei Springs art beautiful springs. And so doth nourish the old. Perhaps it be the spirit of the waters. I do [hereby] give amnesty under heaven, and fix the third year of the Reiki (era)
anew to year 1 of the Yōrō (era)."
Yōrō Park extends from Yōrō Falls to the Nanno Sekigahara Line, a prefectural road that runs along the foot of the mountain. From the park's parking lot, one must climb a steep hillside road for 700 to 800 meters, but from about midway between the parking lot and the falls, there is a lift running. By taking this lift, one may reach the falls with comparative ease. Also, there is another parking lot nearer the falls. The carbonated beverages like Ramune
and cider, which are made using the water, are also popular.
The cider that is made with the local water was once called "Yōrō Cider" and was produced in the town. In recent years, the production of this beverage has been taken over by a different company, and the product renamed "Yōrō Sanroku Cider."
of Ibi River
) then flows Ise Bay
.
Taki Valley is the of the source river on Mount Yōrō
.
Yōrō Station of YORO Railway CO.,LTD is the nearest station for the waterfall.
It is in the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yoro Quasi-National Park
(List of national parks of Japan).
It is near the starting point for climbing Mount Yōrō and Mount Shō. The hiker often visits the waterfall.
Also there is the Tōkai Nature Trail in the south soon.
Yoro, Gifu
is a town located in Yōrō District, Gifu, Japan, on the eastern side of the Yōrō Mountains.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 72.14 km²...
, Yōrō District
Yoro District, Gifu
is a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 195.52 km².-Merger:*On March 27, 2006, the town of Kamiishizu, along with the town of Sunomata from Anpachi District, merged into the city of Ōgaki....
, Gifu
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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Summary
The waterfall is 32 meters high and 4 meters wide. It was chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 WaterfallsJapan’s Top 100 Waterfalls
is a listing of waterfalls in Japan compiled by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990.-Background:Per the Japanese government, there are 517 named waterfalls in Japan...
. The water from the falls is praised for its high quality, and is mentioned in a legend that tells the story of a dedicated son who offered the water, which tasted like sake to his ailing father who, upon drinking it, was revived. The Empress Genshō
Empress Gensho
was the 44th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Genshō's reign spanned the years 715 through 724.In the history of Japan, Genshō was the fifth of eight women to take on the role of empress regnant. The four female monarchs before Genshō were: Suiko, Kōgyoku/Saimei,...
, who visited this area, renamed the period of her reign "Yōrō
Yoro
Yoro is the capital city of the Yoro department of Honduras....
" saying, "Rei Springs art beautiful springs. And so doth nourish the old. Perhaps it be the spirit of the waters. I do [hereby] give amnesty under heaven, and fix the third year of the Reiki (era)
Reiki (era)
was a after Wadō and before Yōrō. This period spanned the years from September 715 through November 717. The reigning empress was .-Change of era:* 715 ; 715: The new era name was created to mark the beginning of the reign of Empress Genshō...
anew to year 1 of the Yōrō (era)."
Yōrō Park extends from Yōrō Falls to the Nanno Sekigahara Line, a prefectural road that runs along the foot of the mountain. From the park's parking lot, one must climb a steep hillside road for 700 to 800 meters, but from about midway between the parking lot and the falls, there is a lift running. By taking this lift, one may reach the falls with comparative ease. Also, there is another parking lot nearer the falls. The carbonated beverages like Ramune
Ramune
is a carbonated soft drink originally sold in Japan which was introduced in Kobe by Alexander Cameron Sim.-Bottle design:Ramune is widely known for the distinctive design of its bottle, often called Codd-neck bottles after the inventor, Hiram Codd. They are made of glass and sealed with a marble;...
and cider, which are made using the water, are also popular.
The cider that is made with the local water was once called "Yōrō Cider" and was produced in the town. In recent years, the production of this beverage has been taken over by a different company, and the product renamed "Yōrō Sanroku Cider."
Geography
The waterfall is in the upstream part of the Taki Valley, which joins in Tsuta River (TributaryTributary
A tributary or affluent is a stream or river that flows into a main stem river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean...
of Ibi River
Ibi River
The is a tributary of the Kiso River located in Gifu and Mie Prefectures in Japan. Along with the Nagara and Kiso rivers, the Ibi is the third of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. It is one of Japan's first-class rivers...
) then flows Ise Bay
Ise Bay
Ise Bay is a bay located at the mouth of the Kiso River between Mie and Aichi Prefectures in Japan. Ise Bay has an average depth of 19.5 metres and a maximum depth of 30 metres toward the centre. The mouth of the bay is 9 kilometres wide and is connected to the smaller Mikawa Bay by two channels:...
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Taki Valley is the of the source river on Mount Yōrō
Mount Yoro
is a mountain located in the cities of Yōrō and Ōgaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Its peak rises and is the main peak in the Yōrō Mountains that stretch through the region. It was previously called Mount Tagei ....
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Yōrō Station of YORO Railway CO.,LTD is the nearest station for the waterfall.
It is in the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yoro Quasi-National Park
(List of national parks of Japan).
It is near the starting point for climbing Mount Yōrō and Mount Shō. The hiker often visits the waterfall.
Also there is the Tōkai Nature Trail in the south soon.
See also
- Japan’s Top 100 WaterfallsJapan’s Top 100 Waterfallsis a listing of waterfalls in Japan compiled by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990.-Background:Per the Japanese government, there are 517 named waterfalls in Japan...
- Mount YōrōMount Yorois a mountain located in the cities of Yōrō and Ōgaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Its peak rises and is the main peak in the Yōrō Mountains that stretch through the region. It was previously called Mount Tagei ....
- Yōrō Station
- Ibi-Sekigahara-Yoro Quasi-National Park
- Tōkai Nature Trail