The site of Nakoso Falls is a scenic spot located within the precincts of Daikakuji Temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, and is said to have been established in the garden of Saga-in, a detached palace of the 52nd Emperor Saga, in the early Heian period (794-1185). According to “Konjaku Monogatari (Tales of Ancient and Modern Times)” written in the late Heian period (794-1185), this waterfall is said to have been created by Baekje Kawasei, an aristocrat and painter in the early Heian period. It is said that Nakoso Falls used to have a considerable volume of water, but the poem by Fujiwara no Koto, a court noble and poet of the mid-Heian period, “The sound of the waterfall has long since ceased, but its name is still flowing and can be heard,” suggests that the waterfall had already ceased to flow in the mid-Heian period. The remains of this waterfall are said to be one of the oldest existing garden remains in Kyoto City, and are designated as a national scenic and historic spot. On February 6, 2024, the cypress bridge, “Nakoso Bridge,” was completed, crossing from Tenjinjima to the site of the Nakoso Waterfall, for the first time in approximately 700 years. This bridge has improved access from Tenjinjima to the Nakosobashi Bridge, making it easier for visitors to enjoy this historical scenic spot.