Amedaki's Takibiraki Festival
Magnificent waterfalls and a beautiful traditional umbrella dances herald the beginning of summer
Amedaki Waterfalls is one of the largest waterfalls in the prefecture and has been selected as one of “Nihon no Taki, Hyakusen,” or 100 Waterfalls of Japan. Surrounded by a primeval forest of horse chestnut and beech trees, the vast amounts of water cascading down from high cliffs with a thunderous roar makes a truly spectacular scene. The temperature is about 5 to 8 degrees cooler than on level land, making it a refreshing place to visit even in summer.
Every year in early June, the Takibiraki Festival is held to pray for safety during the summer tourist season.The traditional dance, Inaba no Kasa Odori, which has been passed down mainly in the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture, is performed as an offering. In this dance, which originated from an ancient amagoi ritual to pray for rain, dancers spinning long-handled umbrellas while the sound of bells and rousing chants resound through the air.
After the Takibiraki Festival, many people flock to Amedaki to enjoy the cool air.
[Notice of access restrictions to Amedaki Waterfalls in Kokufu Town]
Typhoon No. 7 in 2023 had caused damage including the collapse of bridges and sidewalks.
As a result, access is currently prohibited from the staircase entrance leading to the area around the waterfall due to ongoing reconstruction works.
(Estimated completion date: End of FY2026)
Every year in early June, the Takibiraki Festival is held to pray for safety during the summer tourist season.The traditional dance, Inaba no Kasa Odori, which has been passed down mainly in the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture, is performed as an offering. In this dance, which originated from an ancient amagoi ritual to pray for rain, dancers spinning long-handled umbrellas while the sound of bells and rousing chants resound through the air.
After the Takibiraki Festival, many people flock to Amedaki to enjoy the cool air.
[Notice of access restrictions to Amedaki Waterfalls in Kokufu Town]
Typhoon No. 7 in 2023 had caused damage including the collapse of bridges and sidewalks.
As a result, access is currently prohibited from the staircase entrance leading to the area around the waterfall due to ongoing reconstruction works.
(Estimated completion date: End of FY2026)
Area
Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 680-0201 鳥取県鳥取市国府町雨滝
- Event venue
- Amedaki
- Event period
- Early June every year
- Access
- ・Approx. 40 minutes by car from Tottori IC on the Tottori Expressway
・Approx. 35 minutes by car from Tottori Station
