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Oshinkoshin Waterfall

One of the eight scenic spots in Shiretoko and the largest waterfall in Shiretoko.

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Oshinkoshin Falls, also known as "Soubi Falls" because the stream splits into two halfway down, has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

The name "Oshinkoshin Falls" comes from the Ainu word "o-shunku-usi," which means "a place where Ezo spruce grows downstream" in Ainu language.

Visitors can go up the stairs to the middle height of the waterfall and see the powerful flow of the waterfall in front of them. In addition, the Oshinkoshin Observatory is set up a little away from the waterfall, overlooking the sea of Okhotsk and the mountains of Shiretoko. During the drift ice season from February to March, you can see the sea covered with drift ice to the horizon.

Highlights

  • With a drop of about 30 meters, it is the largest waterfall in Shiretoko.
  • It has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
  • If you visit in winter, you can enjoy the sight of the waterfalls freezing over, leaving the water flowing.
  • During the drift ice season, you can see drift ice on the Sea of Okhotsk from the observation platform above the waterfall.

Photos

  • Oshinkoshin Falls

    Oshinkoshin Falls

  • Stairs lead up to the middle height of the waterfall.

    Stairs lead up to the middle height of the waterfall.

  • The powerful flow of the waterfall is a sight to behold.

    The powerful flow of the waterfall is a sight to behold.

Reviews

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  • Way Huang

    Oshinkoshin瀑布約30米高,水流從高處垂直落下,氣勢磅礴。登到Oshinkoshin觀景臺,看到瞰鄂霍次克海和知床群山美景,內心忍不住讚嘆這萬物主宰能創造這美麗的自然物萬,有這美景真的很值得來訪。

  • 燕燕

    熊出沒注意⚠️

Details

Name in Japanese
オシンコシンの滝
Postal Code
099-4354
Address
Utoronishi, Sharicho, Sharigun, Hokkaido
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)