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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Meoto Waterfall
A dual cascade outside of Kurokawa Onsen
By Mandy Bartok
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FebiNU
8 years ago
nice pictures
Yui, when I was there in February one time, there was thick ice on all the steps!
Yui Yamaguchi
9 years ago
Walking to the waterfall would be a mini activity before onsen!
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