Nanataki Falls
| Nanataki Falls | |
|---|---|
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| Location |
Kosaka, Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Type | multi-tier |
| Total height | 60 m |
| Number of drops | 7 |
| Watercourse | Yoneshiro River |
Nanataki Falls (七滝 Nana-taki) is a waterfall in the Hachimantai district of Kosaka, Akita Prefecture, Japan, on the Kosaka branch of the Yoneshiro River. It is one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", in a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. The falls have a height of 60 meters, broken into a series of seven cascades. The falls are easily accessible by car, and are located 8 kilometers from the Kosaka Interchange on the Tōhoku Expressway.
External links
- (Japanese) Ministry of Environment
Coordinates: 40°21′22″N 140°47′01″E / 40.35611°N 140.78361°E
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