Uriwari Falls
In Japanese: 瓜割の滝

A small waterfall and spring in a cool, green forest behind Tentokuji Temple, named for water said to be cold enough to split a melon.
100 Exquisite Waters of Japan
Nearby
- Myotsuji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Kumagawa-juku ≈ 20 min by car
- Obama Nishigumi & Sanchomachi ≈ 30 min by car
- Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum ≈ 35 min by car
- Mikata Five Lakes & Rainbow Line Summit Park ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min walk from Kaminaka Station (JR Obama Line)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info