Senjojiki
Also written: 曽木の滝 · 索吉瀑布
An expansive waterfall about 210 meters wide, nicknamed the Niagara of the East. The powerful spray as it cascades down the rock face at Senjojiki is spectacular.
An Illustrated Japan / Kagoshima / Famous Views
About this place
Sogi Falls in Isa, Kagoshima, is 210m wide, 12m high on Sendai River upper stream called Niagara of the East. Kakuto pyroclastic flow erosion formed Senjojiki rocks and dynamic valley. Hideyoshi legend says he enjoyed view on return from Shimazu campaign. Park hosts Momiji Festival late November with maple and Yanagihara poem monument. Diversion channel 400m long 30m wide won Good Design and Sustainable Awards for flood control integrating landscape. Viewing via moved Shin-Sogi Bridge restored vista.
