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Notable waterfall · Yoshino, Nara Prefecture

Sōmon Falls

Sōmon Falls is a waterfall in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.

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Sōmon Falls: 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 Sōmon Falls

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 Sōmon Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.19928, 135.89247. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sōmon Falls flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sōmon Falls?

    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 Sōmon Falls?

    Nearby: Mt. Sanjogatake (viewpoint, 9 km), Ominesanji Temple (temple, 9 km), Ryūsen-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 10 km), 不動七重滝 (waterfall, 16 km), Mt. Shisun-iwa (viewpoint, 17 km), 笹の滝 (waterfall, 20 km).

    Is Sōmon Falls worth visiting?

    Sōmon Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Nara Prefecture on Spotwander.