MIYAGI TURIST ONLINE SEARCH


Natural (Akiu Otaki) Name Great Akiu Falls Location Akiubaba, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi Description The waters of the Natorigawa River converge at Great Akiu Falls, a cataract 55 meters high and 6 meters wide that bursts forth from the top of a tuff cliff face, ranking as one of the "Three Great Waterfalls of Japan", along with Nachi and Kegon. Purpose of Visit Sightseeing Designation Nationally designated scenic site (March 7, 1942) Size Height: 55 m; width: 6 m Access Sendai Station/At Nishiguchi Bus Pool, take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus bound for Akiu Otaki." It is about 70 minutes from the terminus.; or about 30 minutes by car from the Sendai-Minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway Parking Available (6 spaces for large cars, 100 spaces for regular cars) Inquiries General Affairs Section, Akiu General Branch, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City 022-399-2111 (Fax: 022-399-2924)