Harajiri Falls (原尻の滝, Harajiri-no-taki) is a waterfall located on the Ōno River in Ogata Town, Bungo-Ōno, Ōita Prefecture. It was selected by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan.
Features Harajiri Falls is tall and wide. Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara Falls of the East." The waterfall was formed from the pyroclastic flows of an eruption of Mount Aso about 90,000 years ago.
There is a wooden pedestrian suspension bridge downstream from the falls which offers a view of the waterfall for visitors.
Located near the falls is a Michi no Eki (roadside station) which sells various local specialties.
Festivals and events
The Ogata Tulip Festival (緒方チューリップフェスタ) is held every spring, and visitors come to view the about 500,000 tulips which bloom near the falls.
References
See also List of waterfalls List of waterfalls in Japan
External links 原尻の滝 - BUNGO-ONO Association for Rural Tourism 原尻の滝 - Oita Bungoono Geopark