Hagi Falls

Hagi Falls
萩の滝
Hagi Falls
Location	Gifu, Gifu Prefecture Japan
Coordinates	35°27′23.6″N 136°48′9″E / 35.456556°N 136.80250°E / 35.456556; 136.80250Coordinates: 35°27′23.6″N 136°48′9″E / 35.456556°N 136.80250°E / 35.456556; 136.80250
Type	Tiered
Total height	10 m (33 ft)
Number of drops	2
Total width	1 m (3 ft)
Watercourse	Nagara River

The Hagi Falls (萩の滝, Hagi no Taki) is a waterfall located in Mount Dodo's small valley^[1] in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. In 1986, it was named one of Gifu Prefecture's "50 Famous Waters."

Geography

Hagi Falls is the one natural waterfall located in the city of Gifu. It received its name because of the abundance of Japanese clover (萩 hagi) that once filled the surrounding area.

It is a two-tiered waterfall,^[1] with the upper one being called the "Small Falls" (小滝 Kotaki) and the lower one being called the "Large Falls" (大滝 Ōtaki). Matsuo Pond was built in order to store and make use of the clear water from the Nagara River that flows through the falls.

Hagi Falls Nature Park

The Hagi Falls Nature Park was established to protect the surrounding area. It includes Matsuo Pond and Mount Dodo.

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