Niko-buchi Pool
In Japanese: にこ淵
A waterfall basin on a tributary of the Niyodo River whose ever-changing blue made the term "Niyodo Blue" famous. Locals regard it as sacred, home of a serpent water god.
Nearby
- Yasui Gorge (Niyodo Blue) ≈ 40 min by car
- Tonaru Besshi Copper Mine Ruins ≈ 50 min by car
- Omogo Gorge ≈ 55 min by car
- Mount Ishizuchi ≈ 55 min by car
- Kochi Castle ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 50 min by Kenko Hokubu bus (for Nagasawa or Hodono-iriguchi) from JR Ino Sta. to Hodono-iriguchi (Nikobuchi-iriguchi), then 20 min walk; about 60 min by car from Ino IC
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free (donations welcome)
- Good to know
- No entering the water, eating, drinking or smoking; rocks are very slippery; the narrow forest road jams badly on holidays, and large and small buses are asked not to come on peak days
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info