Buddha's Maiden Waterfall
The waterfall where Buddha Gozen, beloved by Taira no Kiyomori, is said to have washed her hair
A three-tiered waterfall plunging 100 meters from Mount Arajima, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains.
The waterfall's name originates from a legend that "Buddha Gozen," beloved by Taira no Kiyomori and renowned as a master dancer who also appears in The Tale of the Heike, washed her hair at this waterfall.
- Area
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Category
- History & Culture Natural Scenery
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0779-66-1111
- Address
- 福井県大野市仏原
- Getting There
- 5 minutes by car from Katsuhara Interchange on the Chubu Jukan Expressway
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 5
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