There is a small waterfall called 'Ichijo-daki' deep in the woods, about 3 km from the famous tourist spot, Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui. This waterfall is also known as 'Kojiro Falls' after prominent swordsman Sasaki Kojiro, who dueled with Miyamoto Musashi on Ganryu-jima (Ganryu Island) in the early 17th century. He developed his 'Swallow Counter', a deadly swordplay technique, in this place. The 2003 NHK period drama 'Musashi', and a Softbank commercial were shot here too. When my drone and I visited this waterfall in autumn, there was bush around the top of the waterfall and my drone couldn't fly high, so instead he flew low, almost touching the water surface.
Seasonal Beauty of Ichijodani Asakura Ruins
- Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Snow
- Cherry Blossoms of Asakura Ruins
- Ichijodaki Kojiro Falls in Fukui
