Ōtaru Falls

What it is

• A 34-meter waterfall located within the Yokokurayama Prefectural Natural Park.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls situated at an elevation of 225 meters.
• The site features a rock face consisting of 400 million year old granite.
• A natural landmark visited by the famous botanist Tomitaro Makino in 1934.

What to see

• A viewing bridge positioned directly below the waterfall for close-up perspectives.
• The ancient granite rock face that the water cascades over.
• A rentable log house called Otaru Shizenjuku located on the site.
• The surrounding natural scenery of the prefectural park.

Getting there

• Drive 35 minutes from the Ino Interchange to reach the site.
• Park in the designated lot located 500 meters from the falls.
• Walk for 15 minutes along the path from the parking lot to the waterfall.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.