Takase Gorge

Info

Address:

Nagasaka, Nozawa, Yusa-cho, Ikai-gun, Yamagata

PublicTransportation:

JR Yusa Station → 20 minutes by car

CarAccess:

40 minutes from Sakata Minato IC, Tōhoku Expressway

Phone Number:

0234-72-5666 (Yūsa-Torikai Tourism Association)

Parking Number:

20 units

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

River, waterfall, spring water, valley, hiking, nature research road, promenade, exploration road

A large waterfall that spins far and roars down

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