Overview
The waterfall with the greatest drop in Japan. At the thaw, Hannoki Falls appears beside it.
About this place
A waterfall 350 m tall in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture. It is designated by the state as a Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, and is also among the 100 Waterfalls of Japan and the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. In spring the Hannoki Falls appears on the right side of Shomyo Falls, so that two falls cascade down. In autumn the autumn leaves of the gorge contrast with the white falls. At the Shomyo-daira rest area near the parking lot, the falls are explained with models and videos.
Source info-toyama.com ↗Verification notes
- Tourist volunteers: Tateyama Rindokai (Tateyama Town Tourism Association) <Inquiries: Tateyama Town Tourism Association 076-462-1001> - Toyama Prefecture nature conservation interpreters (naturalists) (Toyama Prefecture Nature Conservation Division) <Inquiries: Toyama Prefecture Living Environment and Culture Department, Nature Conservation Division 076-444-3396> - Prefectural Furusato Viewpoint (natural landscape) * Shomyo Falls viewing platform
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