Jakuchikyō 寂地峡五竜の滝

Jakuchikyō

Overview

One of the three great valleys of West China Mountain National Park. It's at an altitude of 300 meters and in the Sussa River on the banks of the Shin River. It's divided between the back of the dog and the mouth of the dragon. Dogs' Back Falls is a famous place for dogs back in the fall, and there are several waterfalls in succession. In particular, the Five Dragon Falls is named after the 100 Selected Waterfalls of Japan at the Department of Environment. On the other hand, the Gokuta River is centered around seven waterfalls, with a series of strange rocks and rock houses. From the top of Mount Hijijiyama, there is a flow of fresh water, and it has been chosen as a famous Yuka River. Because of the abundance of water and the high quality of water, it is used for drinking water and growing wax.

A good name

It's a waterfall at 7 locations. Dog backer, dog back fall, dragon fall.

The Five Dragon Falls

Out of the dog's return waterfall, especially the five waterfalls that crown the dragon's name are called Jakuchikyō and are chosen for the 100 Selected Waterfalls of Japan. Waterfalls follow river after river. Dragonhead Falls: 14 meters drop. Dragongate Falls: 18 meters. White Dragon Falls: 10 meters down. The climber's waterfall: 8 meters. Dragontail Falls: 15 meters above plus 5 meters below.

It's from

According to legend, in the past there lived a great snake in this river, which was tearing down trees and breathing with a poisonous breath and killing plants and crops. There was a traveling priest named Najiji, who prayed and successfully killed the great snake. The name of the land is derived from that priest.

Location

Yamaguchi.

Traffic access

For about an hour, Jakuchikyō entrance to Ishiyang City City from Iseland City Station.