Tamasudare Falls

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Tamasudare Falls in Sakata City, boasting Yamagata Prefecture's highest drop of 63 meters, is a sacred site said to have been discovered by Kobo Daishi about 1,200 years ago. The pristine water cascading like white threads from the sheer cliff radiates a divine beauty. Visitors can immerse themselves in a mystical space where the natural artistry of the four seasons meets ancient Japanese faith—from the sacred atmosphere created by giant native cedars and the massive icicles seen in the depths of winter, to the ethereal nighttime illuminations during Golden Week and the Obon season.

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【4K空撮】31県内一の高さを誇る玉簾の滝〈やまがた景観物語〉

【4K空撮】31県内一の高さを誇る玉簾の滝〈やまがた景観物語〉

Yamagata Prefecture

山形県酒田市　氷瀑の玉簾の滝

山形県酒田市　氷瀑の玉簾の滝

Sakata Tourism and Products Association

山形県酒田市　玉簾の滝

山形県酒田市　玉簾の滝

Sakata Tourism and Products Association

Tamasudare Falls

Address
Masuda, Sakata-shi, Yamagata
Website
https://mokkedano.net/feature/maruikesama/top
Operator
Shonai Tourism and Convention Association

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