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Ginga and Ryusei Falls
銀河の滝・流星の滝Hokkaido
These twin waterfalls drop from the cliffs of Sounkyo Gorge a short distance apart: the delicate, thread-like Ginga (Milky Way) Falls plunges about 120 m, while the powerful Ryusei (Shooting Star) Falls drops about 90 m. Together they are known as the 'husband-and-wife falls' and are counted among Japan's 100 finest waterfalls; a steep 20-minute trail climbs to the Sobakudai platform that frames both at once.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to view; the 150-space car park at the falls is also free. The Sobakudai viewpoint is a ~20 min climb from the car park.
- Nearest station
- No rail access — bus from JR Kamikawa Station to Sounkyo Onsen ~30 min, then car/taxi ~4 km east on Route 39
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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