Type Tiered Total width 1 m (3 ft) Number of drops 2 | Total height 10 m (33 ft) Height 10 m Watercourse Nagara River | |
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Location Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
Japan Similar Matsuo Pond, Mount Dodo, Mt Gongen, Mount Kinka, Gifu Castle | ||
The Hagi Falls (萩の滝, Hagi no Taki) is a waterfall located in Mount Dodo's small valley in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. In 1986, it was named one of Gifu Prefecture's "50 Famous Waters."
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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, 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.