Kamuiwakka Falls

What it is

• A natural hot spring waterfall originating from the volcanic Mount Io on Shiretoko Peninsula.
• One of the Eight Views of Shiretoko and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• A highly acidic sulfuric spring with a pH level ranging from 1.6 to 1.8.
• A thermal water feature situated at an elevation of 400 meters.

What to see

• Active thermal falls that visitors can climb while wearing required safety helmets.
• A separate waterfall nearby that flows directly into the Sea of Okhotsk.
• The upper falls area which requires a reservation and fee to access.

When to go

• Peak summer periods when the site is accessible via shuttle bus.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.