A pleasant walk along the beautiful waterfall trail of Akameshijuhatsu, Japan

Two-thirds of Japan's surface area is covered in forests. Some are truly beautiful, like those found in Nabari.

The hidden waterfalls and shrines in the beautiful forests of eastern Tottori, Japan
A Momijigari through the autumn landscapes of the western mountains of Kyoto, Japan

That place is in Mie Prefecture, in southern Honshu, the main island of the Japanese archipelago. That area of ​​Japan has very dense forests, especially in its more mountainous interior. There you'll find the Akameshijuhatsu waterfalls, also known as the 48 waterfalls of Akame, a place that attracts many visitors, especially during the Japanese tradition of "Momijigari," the viewing of autumn leaves.

Last summer, the Japanese YouTube channel Mei Time posted a video showing a pleasant, quiet walk along this rocky trail. The beauty of the forests along this route is so unreal it seems like something out of a fairy tale. Everything is meticulously maintained and without the slightest sign of vandalism. In this respect, we Spaniards have a lot to learn from the Japanese... The video includes commentary about the trail, which you can read by turning on subtitles (available in 28 languages):

Here are some screenshots that show a small part of the beautiful scenery in this video. Here we see the beginning of the Akame waterfall trail:

Here we see the Reija waterfall, with the bridge over it.

Senju Kannon Waterfall, named after Thousand-Armed Kannon, the goddess of infinite compassion in Buddhism.

And finally, we see Ryugatsubo Waterfall, which is said to be the home of a dragon, hence its name (Ryū means dragon in Japanese). It's worth remembering that in Japanese culture, the dragon is a benevolent creature associated with water and symbolizes wisdom and good fortune.

In case you ever want to visit this place, here's its location on Google Maps:

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Images: Mei Time.