Nikobuchi
にこ淵
A mysterious blue pool on a tributary of the Niyodo River, famous as the source of the 'Nikobuchi blue' that looks like sapphire.
Nikobuchi is a pool below a waterfall on the Eda River, a tributary of the Niyodo River, in the town of Ino. Under sunlight, its water takes on an extremely pure cobalt blue, making it the most famous photo spot for the 'Nikobuchi blue.' Locals regard it as a sacred place where the water deity, a great serpent, lives, so swimming and entering the water are prohibited. It takes about 5 minutes to descend the steep iron ladders and stone steps from the parking lot, and the path can be slippery on rainy days. Parking spaces are few, so arrive early on weekends. It is about 1 hour by car from central Kochi and can be combined with Nakatsu Gorge and Yasui Gorge for a Nikobuchi blue day trip.
Opening hours
All day (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Yasui Gorge
- Kochi Castle
- Hirome Market
- Kochi Sunday Market
- Harimaya Bridge
- Nakatsu Gorge
- Chikurinji Temple & Mount Godai Observatory
- Makino Botanical Garden