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Sobetsu Falls

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Sobetsu Falls

壮瞥滝

Hokkaido

The only outlet of Lake Toya, this powerful 18-metre cascade drops through a forested gorge reached by an easy 8-10 minute riverside promenade lined with benches. In autumn the surrounding maples blaze red and orange.

Why it's hidden

No tour buses stop here, so the short forest walk and falls are usually deserted.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.8· 13 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Roadside waterfall reached by a short free promenade, no admission. Sobetsu town tourism.

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~2h 3m by car

Tags

waterfallnaturegorgeautumn foliage

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