• Dai 2 Chiwari Dai, Hanamaki, Iwate 025-0305, Japan
Ogase Waterfall, located in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a small waterfall with a 15-meter drop over the Tachikawa branch stream. However, its beautiful appearance and the close view of the waterfall basin never fail to captivate visitors.
Just a minute's walk from the parking lot, there is the waterfall basin, where you can admire the full view of the powerful waterfall up close. There is also a small path that leads to the base of the waterfall, allowing you to walk on the smooth rock surface with rubber boots and get right up to the basin.
The water in the waterfall basin, combined with the snowmelt and hot spring water, has a beautiful transparent green-blue color. The shimmering flow of water gracefully cascading down the rock surface looks like cutting off a piece of jewel. You can enjoy the beauty of this waterfall throughout the seasons.
Located within walking distance from Hanamaki hot spring town, Ogase Waterfall is a perfect stopover after enjoying the hot springs. Visiting the waterfall after a relaxing soak in the hot springs allows you to experience an extraordinary healing time.
This small waterfall, blessed with the majestic power of nature and tranquility, is truly a hidden gem of Iwate. It will surely leave you with a picture-perfect memory of your journey.
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