Manai waterfall
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| Coordinates | 32 ° 42 '3 " N , 131 ° 18' 2" E | |
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| place | Takachiho , Miyazaki Prefecture , Japan | |
| height | 17 m | |
| Estuarine waters | Gokase → Hyūga Lake ( Philippine Sea ) | |
The Manai Waterfall ( Japanese 真 名 井 の 滝 , Manai-no-taki ) is a waterfall on the Gokase River in Takachiho in Miyazaki Prefecture . It has a drop height of 17 m and is part of the list of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan drawn up by the Ministry of the Environment in 1990 . In summer, the area around the waterfall is illuminated until 10:00 p.m. A boat rental also makes it possible to row right up to the waterfall. Takachiho is an important place in Japanese mythology . The Amanoiwato Shrine , dedicated to Amaterasu , the most important Shinto goddess , is located nearby .
See also
Web links
Commons : Manai Falls - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Short article by GEO magazine on the Takachiho Gorge (German)
- Information Manai Waterfall (English)