Shomyo Falls

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Prefecture

Toyama

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About This Destination

A four-tiered waterfall in the Tateyama mountains with a total drop of 350 metres, the tallest in Japan.

Shomyo Falls, in the town of Tateyama, drops a total of 350 metres in four tiers, making it the tallest waterfall in Japan. It is fed by snowmelt from the Tateyama mountains and is designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. After the spring thaw, a second seasonal fall called Hannoki Falls appears alongside it, and the combined flow is at its most powerful. The falls are reached from a car park at the end of the prefectural road, followed by a walk of about 1.3 kilometres, roughly 30 minutes, along the gorge. The access road is closed in winter. There is no admission charge.

Location

Prefecture: Toyama

Address: Tateyama, Toyama, Japan

Nearest Station: Tateyama Station

Best time to visit: Late April to November when the access road is open; autumn foliage in October

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Shomyo Falls?

From Tateyama Station, take a seasonal bus toward the falls, then walk about 1.3 kilometres (roughly 30 minutes) from the car park along the gorge. The access road is closed in winter.