Experience the awe-inspiring Ogawa Falls in Kagoshima’s Minami Osumi Town. This natural wonder boasts a stunning 60-meter wide cliff where water plummets 46 meters into a vibrant emerald pool. Multiple silk-like streams cascade down the rock face, creating a mystical scene that captivates visitors.

This ethereal setting, resonating with the soothing sounds of falling water, has become a sanctuary for those seeking rejuvenation of body and mind. The vibrant blue hue of the basin, affectionately known as ‘Ogawa Blue,’ never fails to evoke awe in visitors.

The journey to the falls is equally enchanting, with a riverside walking path immersing you in the sounds and sights of pristine nature.

Getting there: About 2 hours by car from Kagoshima Airport, or 1 hour from Shibushi Port. Parking available. A 1.2 km trail leads to the waterfall basin. An entry fee system (Visitor Contribution System) is in place: Adults (13 and over) ¥300, Elementary school students ¥150.
Photographed: Early October 2021, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)

Text/Kenji Sakamoto
Photo/Kenji Sakamoto
Translation/Yumiko Sushitani