All Reviews of Ryusei-no-Taki Falls・Ginga-no-Taki Falls

We visited the famous Ginga-no-Taki Falls in Sounkyo, Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido. Seeing the 120-meter waterfall pouring down the steep rock face like a white ribbon with our own eyes was an extremely magnificent and elegant sight! Not only has it been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, but it is also surrounded by dense green trees and sheer cliffs, with plenty of negative ions and phytoncides. Walking along the trail while listening to the powerful sound of the rushing water is truly refreshing, and you can also visit nearby Ryusei-no-Taki Falls. This is a spectacular natural sight and popular photo spot that absolutely shouldn't be missed on a self-guided trip to Sounkyo, Hokkaido!

The sound of the waterfalls is so soothing~ That natural white noise just helps me totally zone out.

Just hearing the names makes them sound epic—the vibe is totally on point.

The tour bus takes you right up to the waterfall, so you don't have to walk far. It's a super easy spot to visit.

I visited in October and the whole area was covered in autumn leaves—yellow, green, and red all over the mountains. The scenery was absolutely stunning.

Ryusei and Ginga Falls are iconic spots in Sounkyo Onsen. One is powerful and dynamic, while the other flows gently—they each have their own vibe. There's a shop next to the parking lot where you can buy fruit to enjoy back at your hotel in the evening.

One winter, I visited Sounkyo Onsen and stopped by the falls before checking into the hotel. Our guide told us there was no set meeting time and we could stay as long as we wanted, but the wind in the gorge was so strong that everyone's faces went numb! We all took a few quick photos and rushed back to the bus. In less than 10 minutes, everyone was back on board, saying we couldn't wait to get to the hot spring! ♨️🤣