Senpiro Falls (Yakushima)
In Japanese: 千尋の滝（屋久島）
A waterfall of about 60 m where the Taino River pours down a huge granite slab and a V-shaped valley. It is one of Yakushima's best-known falls and is seen from a viewpoint at some distance.
Nearby
- Yakusugi Land (Yakushima) ≈ 20 min by car
- Jomon Sugi (Yakushima) ≈ 35 min by car
- Shiratani Unsuikyo (Yakushima) ≈ 35 min by car
- Okawa Falls (Yakushima) ≈ 45 min by car
- Nagata Inakahama Beach (Yakushima) ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 49 min by car from Miyanoura Port, about 35 min from Yakushima Airport. Nearest bus stop Taino-kawa is a 60 min walk
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- From the Mugio village road, take the forest road near the "Pontan-kan" shop (about 10 min by car); map apps may show the wrong spot. Parking and toilets (25 cars); the view from the lookout is a little distant. More impressive after rain.
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info