Hiji Falls
{{Short description|Japanese tourist destination}}
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{{Nihongo|Hiji Falls|比地大滝|Hiji Ōtaki}} is a National Park and a popular tourist destination on the island and prefecture of Okinawa, Japan. It is located in the northern part of the Okinawa Island, approximately 20 kilometers north of the city of Nago and close to the Yambaru National Park.{{Cite web|url=https://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/yambaru/point/index.html|title=Yambaru National Park_Characteristics [MOE]|website=env.go.jp|access-date=2019-02-26}} The falls and the ensuing river flow region tropical most of the year. It is a popular destination for both sightseers and hikers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7120.html|title=Yambaru National Park_Characteristics [MOE]|website=japan-guide.com |access-date=2019-02-26}} From start to the finish, the finished trail is about 2 miles, with many steep stairs throughout the path. Camping is permitted with various camp sites. People visiting the area are warned not to swim near the falls because there have been two deaths since 2013 and various falls.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stripes.com/news/okinawa-tourism-officials-want-waterfall-off-limits-to-us-military-after-death-1.467610|title=Okinawa tourism officials want waterfall off-limits to US military after death|website=Stars and Stripes|access-date=2019-02-26}}
{{Commons category|Hiji waterfall}}
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