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Sempiro Falls, Yakushima-cho

3.8
#4 of 14 in Nature in Yakushima-cho
Waterfall · Nature / Park
Feel the force of nature at Sempiro Falls, a waterfall cascading out of a cut in the mountains amidst greenery from some 20 m (60 ft). Steep smooth rock surface on both sides add to the experience, and you can view villages and fields from this vantage point. Follow a concrete path to a picnic table alongside the river where you can rest. You'll also find a store nearby for refreshments and souvenirs. Work out when and for how long to visit Sempiro Falls and other Yakushima-cho attractions using our handy Yakushima-cho trip planner.
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  • By lemauve
    If visit here, enjoy the beautiful water fall, but please don’t miss to see the huge rock on the left side and watch those big trees growing up on it. Its so difficult to find nutrition on the rock...  more »
  • By I310VYannem
    get off bus at stop after botanical research centre..going south. cross bridge. turn right. easy 3km walk on road but first bit under electricity wires. at falls there are toilets and gift shop. 2.....  more »
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  • By Matt Kiga
    An alright waterfall. Wish you could get a bit closer, but still quite a massive waterfall from far. A short walk from the parking lot.
  • By Ahmad BoSakhar
    Lovely place, please go through the cafe route not the other (dead end one)
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