Sakura Falls: The No.1 Hidden Waterfall You Can Easily Visit in Hita, Oita Prefecture

Sakura Falls has been cherished by poets and artists since the Edo period. It was described in the "Bungo Kokushi" as "breaking apart like flowers and flowing down like a curtain." This impressive straight waterfall has a height of 20 meters and a width of 10 meters. Its name, "Sakura Falls," comes from the way its spray resembles dancing cherry blossom petals. Located about a 10-minute walk from Amagase Station, the area features well-maintained walking paths, making it easy to visit as part of a casual stroll. The waterfall gained nationwide attention when it was ranked No.1 on a TV program as "a hidden waterfall you can easily visit." From the open-air bath at the mountain lodge Sanso Tensui, you can enjoy a view of Sakura Falls from above.