Saitama Prefecture, for all its mountains along the Chichibu border, placed exactly one waterfall on Japan's Top 100 list — and Marugami Falls is it. The 76-meter fall lies in the town of Ogano in Chichibu District, in the prefecture's rugged western reaches. Being a prefecture's sole representative carries a particular weight in the Top 100 selection: for Saitama, Marugami Falls is the single cascade judged worthy of standing for the entire prefecture in the Ministry of the Environment's 1990 nationwide list. That distinction, and its considerable height, make it the natural centerpiece of any waterfall itinerary through the Chichibu region.
Visiting Marugami Falls
Marugami Falls is in the town of Ogano, Chichibu District, in western Saitama Prefecture. The sources consulted here do not describe trails or viewpoints, so confirm current access locally.
