Hagi Falls

Infobox Waterfall
name = Hagi Falls
萩の滝


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caption = Hagi Falls
location = Gifu, Gifu Prefecture Japan flagicon|Japan
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elevation =
type = Tiered
height = Convert|10|m|ft|0|abbr=on
width = Convert|1|m|ft|0|abbr=on
number_drops = 2
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watercourse = Nagara River
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The nihongo|Hagi Falls|萩の滝|Hagi no Taki is a waterfall located in Mount Dodo's small valley [http://www.kankou-gifu.jp/myalbum+result.ken+1.htm Gifu Kankō Guide - Kankō Search] . ja icon Gifu Prefecture Tourist Federation. Accessed May 23, 2008.] in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. In 1986, it was named one of Gifu Prefecture's "50 Famous Waters."

Geography

Hagi Falls is the one natural waterfall located in the city of Gifu. It received its name because of the abundance of Japanese clover (萩 "hagi") that once filled the surrounding area.

It is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper one being called the "Small Falls" (小滝 "Kotaki") and the lower one being called the "Large Falls" (大滝 "Ōtaki"). Matsuo Pond was built in order to store and make use of the clear water from the Nagara River that flows through the falls.

Hagi Falls Nature Park

The Hagi Falls Nature Park was established to protect the surrounding area. It includes Matsuo Pond and Mount Dodo.

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