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Notable waterfall · Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture

Kakemaku

Kakemaku is a waterfall in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Kakemaku: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kakemaku

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Kakemaku — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.00496, 130.94154. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kakemaku

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    All waterfalls in Kumamoto Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kakemaku flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Kakemaku yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Kakemaku?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Kakemaku?

    Nearby: Kikuchi Shrine (temple, 15 km), Katōda Higashibaru Site (fort, 26 km), Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (temple, 33 km), 桜滝 (waterfall, 36 km), くじゅう花公園 (park, 36 km), Mount Hōsshō (viewpoint, 36 km).

    Is Kakemaku worth visiting?

    Kakemaku is listed as a notable waterfall in Kumamoto Prefecture on Spotwander.