It is said that "48" was chosen to represent "many" because at the time the hiragana syllabary consisted of 48 symbols (though it now consists of only 46).

It is said that "48" was chosen to represent "many" because at the time the hiragana syllabary consisted of 48 symbols (though it now consists of only 46).

==Facilities==

==Features==

The hiking path follows a river up into a mountain, and while climbing the mountain there are a series of waterfalls that can be seen up close.

The hiking path follows a river up into a mountain, and while climbing the mountain there are a series of waterfalls that can be seen up close.  At a leisurely place, the entire will hike will last about 4 hours.

[[Image:Akame Fudo.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Fudō Falls]]

[[Image:Akame Fudo.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Fudō Falls]]

In certain parts there are stairs and platforms carved into the hillside to make ascending easier -- keep in mind that these stairs are metal and can be icy and very slippery if you choose to go in winter.  There are a few bathrooms, rest areas, and a mini tea house along the way.

In certain parts there are stairs and platforms carved into the hillside to make ascending easier -- keep in mind that these stairs are metal and can be icy and very slippery if you choose to go in winter.  There are a few bathrooms, rest areas, and a mini tea house along the way.

First, make your way to '''Akameguchi''' (赤目口) Station on the [[Kintetsu]] Osaka Line.  It is one local stop west of Nabari Station, and is the last station in Mie before entering Nara Prefecture.

First, make your way to '''Akameguchi''' (赤目口) Station on the [[Kintetsu]] Osaka Line.  It is one local stop west of Nabari Station, and is the last station in Mie before entering Nara Prefecture.