Tamasudare Falls

It is the largest waterfall in Yamagata (61 m). The waterfall looks really spectacular. Just walk 50 meter or so from the parking slot (there is a small shop in the parking area, selling coffee and local vegetables) and you will hear the waterfall. In another 100 meter you will see the tori gate and the gigantic trees. Pass by the tori gate and you will be with your waterfall. The atmosphere is suddenly so different from the parking lot. The place is cool even on a sunny hot day. You will feel like you have suddenly transferred to the dense forest. Sit on some big stone and enjoy the beauty of the waterfall. It will calm your heart and soul. These areas are all snow in winter. So please take special care if you are going somewhere in between November-April.

Quite special and easy to access. I basically had the place to myself in early April. The melting snow the refreshing myst, the purifying vibes all around. I’m really glad I made the trip here and was fortunate that it wasn’t raining or snowing but I got wet enough standing in front of the falls but it didn’t matter anyway. Maybe I should’ve brought that new rain poncho I bought.

This is a beautiful waterfall. It's not far from the car park. I just wanted to stay there. I have heard that this waterfall is really beautiful in the winter as well. I can't wait to visit this again.

Tamasudare waterfall the largest waterfall in Yamagata prefecture where the water plunges into the waterfall basin from a height of approximately 60meter. Most recommended place to be if you are in Yamagata prefecture.

I visit this place every summer. It's beautiful during the day and magnificent when they light it up at night.