Sekinoo Falls proves that 18 meters can be enough. Located in Sekinoo-cho in the city of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, it belongs to the Mochio-Sekinoo Prefectural Natural Park, a protected landscape in the prefecture's southwest. What distinguishes it among the Top 100 is how thoroughly it has been made visitable: the area around the falls now includes a campground, a café, and parking, making it a straightforward day trip rather than an expedition. In a national selection where many entries demand long approaches through mountain valleys, Sekinoo is the accessible exception — a designated scenic waterfall folded into an everyday recreation landscape.
Visiting Sekinoo Falls
The falls are in Sekinoo-cho, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, within Mochio-Sekinoo Prefectural Natural Park. A campground, café, and parking have been completed nearby, so the waterfall works well as a day trip.
