Shinshiro-City Seven Atera Waterfalls

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A spiritual location said to aid in becoming pregnant

The Seven Atera Waterfalls are so named as water flowing from the Mt. Su Highland falls down seven steps created from conglomerate fault scarps. It is counted as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful waterfalls and designated a national natural monument as well as a location showcasing the beauty of Japan's nature. At the bottom of the waterfalls is a conglomerate rock known as the Kodaki Stone, or Child Embracing Stone, and is said to aid in having children.
Legend also says that famous sorcerer of Japanese lore Abe no Seimei trained here during his younger years. This and the waterfall's plentifulness of minus ions in addition to its close proximity to the median tectonic line make the Seven Atera Waterfalls a spot steeped in otherworldly energy.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	: 〒441-1621 25-3 Sawayage, Shimo-Yoshida, Shinshiro-shi, Aichi Notes: • About a 15-min. walk to the waterfalls. • The Access Map shows the location of the Seven Atera Waterfalls.
Fee	: Free of charge Notes: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Opening days / hours	: Open year-round with vendors on weekends during Apr–Nov only.

Parking	: 150 spaces
Restrooms	: Available (though unavailable for use as of Sep 11, 2023)
Phone number	: 0536-23-7613 (Tourism Section, Shinshiro City Hall) 0536-29-0829 (Shinshiro City Tourism Association)
LINK	Atera-no-Nanataki Waterfall Festival Page on Aichi Now Natural Sightseeing Spots Information on Shinshiro City Tourism Association Web Site (Japanese)

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

From Mikawa-Ono Station on the JR Iida Line (board from Toyohashi Station):
• Walk 40 min. (7.9 km) east (start heading south by Routes 151 and 439, then veer east along Route 442 [elevation difference ]).
• Take the Shinshiro S-Bus Akiba–Nanataki Line bound for Mukikubo. Get off at Nanatakiguchi Bus Stop, and walk 15 min. north.
Access by car

Approx. 26 min. (14.3 km) east from Shinshiro Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway via Routes 151, 257, 439, 505, and 442.

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ACCESS MAP

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Keyword: #Seven Atera Waterfalls; #waterfall; #natural beauty; #Eastern Mikawa; #Okumikawa; #Shinshiro

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