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Nabegataki Falls
鍋ヶ滝Kumamoto · Kyushu
A curtain-shaped waterfall about 10m tall and 20m wide in Oguni, near the Kumamoto-Oita border, famous for the walkway that passes directly behind the falling water, letting visitors look out through the cascade toward the forest and sunlight. Gained national fame after appearing in a Nescafé Gold Blend TV commercial. Best timed for late spring to summer (fresh green, higher water flow) and autumn foliage (Nov); midday for best sunlight through the falls.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 5,580 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults (high-school age and up) ¥300, elementary/junior-high ¥150, under-6 free. Advance online reservation required (no phone bookings); same-day online booking possible. Open 9:00-16:30 (park closes 17:00).
- Nearest station
- No train station nearby; nearest JR station is Aso (~50 min by car); no direct public bus, best reached by car or taxi
- Website
- ogunitown.info/nabegataki
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00Admission
- Adults (high-school age and up) ¥300, elementary/junior-high ¥150, under-6 free. Advance online reservation required (no phone bookings); same-day online booking possible. Open 9:00-16:30 (park closes 17:00).
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tags
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