Ashiribetsu Falls

What it is

• A twenty-six meter waterfall located on the upper Atsubetsu River.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls formed from volcanic deposits.
• The name originates from the Ainu word for new river.
• A natural site situated within the grounds of Takino Suzuran Hillside Park.

What to see

• A cliff face featuring distinct volcanic columnar jointing.
• The twenty-six meter drop of the main waterfall.
• A one kilometer walking path that leads directly to the falls.
• Views of the upper Atsubetsu River and surrounding park landscape.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.