Mar 24, 2014 - 1 min read

Fukui: Kojiro Falls

The place Swordsman Kojiro hatched out Swallow Counter

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Close-up of statue of Sasaki Kojiro

Entrance of 'Ichijodani Asakura Ruins'. The hiking trail to Ichijo Daki (Ichijo Falls), aka, 'Kojiro Falls' starts here

It's about 3 km from Ichijodani Asakura Ruins to Kojiro Falls (Ichijo Falls)

Ichijodani River runs in front of Ichijodani Asakura Ruins. The hiking trail goes along the river

The hiking trail to Kojiro Falls (Ichijo Falls). Paved sidewalk makes the walk easy

This sign along the way directs you to the Kojiro Falls (Ichijo Falls)

Stream running through Ichijo valley

After walking 3 km (40 to 50 min.) you'll come to Kojiro Bridge

Here you are, the Kojiro Falls (Ichijo Falls). There's a pavilion straight ahead and the statue of Sasaki Kojiro on the left

The sign in front of Kojiro's statue explaining the details of the place

This is Kojiro Falls (Ichijo Falls)!

Another photo of Kojiro Falls....I wonder if he truly hatched his lethal technique 'Swallow Counter' here?

Small shrine built above Kojiro Falls. I wonder how they managed to build it when there's no visible path to climb up there

Did you know that Sasaki Kojiro, the famous Japanese swordsman who dueled against Miyamoto Musashi on Ganryu-jima (Ganryu island), gave birth to his well-known lethal technique 'Swallow Counter' here in Fukui? There is a famous historical ruin called, 'Ichijodani Asakura Ruins', and 3 km ahead toward the forest from here is Ichijo Falls, aka, 'Kojiro Falls'. It's said that Kojiro came up with his idea here. To access it, you can either walk or drive. For those of you who don't have a car or might not have the passion to walk 40 to 50 min., here are some photos to give you an idea of the place...and to entice you to go!

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