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Dec 8, 2014 - 1 min read

Meoto Waterfall

A dual cascade outside of Kurokawa Onsen

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

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The twin falls of Meoto-take just outside Kurokawa Onsen

The twin falls of Meoto-take just outside Kurokawa Onsen

The steps down to the falls are lined with paper hearts in homage to the legend of the falls

The steps down to the falls are lined with paper hearts in homage to the legend of the falls

It's a peaceful area but there aren't many places to sit and enjoy the scene

It's a peaceful area but there aren't many places to sit and enjoy the scene

A close-up on the left falls

A close-up on the left falls

The falls on the right side

The falls on the right side

A view of the surrounding hills from the path to the waterfall

A view of the surrounding hills from the path to the waterfall

The sign for the waterfall is only in Japanese so keep your eyes peeled

The sign for the waterfall is only in Japanese so keep your eyes peeled

The twin falls of Meoto-take just outside Kurokawa Onsen

The steps down to the falls are lined with paper hearts in homage to the legend of the falls

It's a peaceful area but there aren't many places to sit and enjoy the scene

A close-up on the left falls

The falls on the right side

A view of the surrounding hills from the path to the waterfall

The sign for the waterfall is only in Japanese so keep your eyes peeled

Just outside the town of Kurokawa Onsen, a steep metal staircase leads down to the dual waterfalls of Meoto-taki. The cascade on the left is termed the otoko (man) falls, while the one on the right is the onna (woman) falls. According to local legend, the two waterfalls represent a samurai and a farm girl, the main characters in their own story of star-crossed love. Despite the apparently tragic fate of the two lovers, this is still a popular spot for young couples to visit.

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FebiNU

FebiNU 10 years ago

nice pictures

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok Photographer 11 years ago

Yui, when I was there in February one time, there was thick ice on all the steps!

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Yui Yamaguchi

Yui Yamaguchi 11 years ago

Walking to the waterfall would be a mini activity before onsen!

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