
Utsue Forty-Eight Waterfalls
Utsue Forty-Eight Waterfalls
Takayama, Japan
Series of waterfalls in a forested valley, connected by hiking path & known for vibrant fall colors.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Series of waterfalls in a forested valley, connected by hiking path & known for vibrant fall colors.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Michael Nelson — 2 months ago
Way more beautiful than we expected. We only scheduled an hour and only made it about 1/3 of the way to the top (plenty of stopping for pictures). Highly recommended if you have a car to get here.
**★★★★★ Shawna Dodds — 3 months ago
Well maintained trails to 13 waterfalls. Beautiful and serene. Total path is 1.6 miles and took us an hour. A little steep in parts but totally doable.
**★★★★★ Waron Sanguanwongwan — 9 months ago
A true hidden gem! My 4 years old can go up to level 9 (out of 13 level). The trail is challenging enough to be fun for everyone 4-60 years old.
Ticket cost 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for kids. Plenty of parking space.
**★★★★★ The Par Avion Store — a year ago
Wonderful experience and with waterfalls accompanying the hike. Comfortable footwear recommended as the path can be quite uneven, with quite a lot of stairs(rocky) to conquer. It’s so soothing to be in the nature. After the descent, we went into the visitor center to rest, there is free tea available. The employee at the visitor center was very hospitable and he made us feel very comfortable. Thank you!
**★★★★★ Karen Stafford — a year ago
Beautiful area! We visited just the other day, and the snow was knee-deep, so we only went halfway up. No other people there at all. (March 18, 2024) Bring boots if you’re going to attempt this in the winter months.
















