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Near the south of JR Mikumo Station (Kusatsu Line) is Fudo-no-taki Waterfall. One of two noted waterfalls in Konan. The waterfall's trail entrance is right along the road, marked by a stone monument. MAP
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From the road, the path to the waterfall is very short, lined with banners written with the names of ascetic pilgrims who came to pray or practice at the waterfall.
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Path going to the waterfall.
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There's even a small lookout deck.
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On the left of the waterfall is a small altar for Fudo-Myo-o, the patron god of mountain ascetic priests. The waterfall takes its name after this god.
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Fudo-no-taki Waterfall in Mikumo, Konan, Shiga Prefecture.
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The waterfall is about 5 meters high.
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Fudo-no-taki Waterfall in Mikumo, Konan, Shiga Prefecture.
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Altar for Fudo-Myo-o.
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Altar for Fudo-Myo-o.
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Etching on stone.
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Upstream at the top of the waterfall.
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Top of the waterfall.
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Top of the waterfall.
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Looking downstream from the waterfall.
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My video of Fudo-no-taki Waterfall in Mikumo, Konan, Shiga Prefecture.
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