View of Garo Falls

Garo Falls

Garo Falls locates in southwestern Hokkaido, and is a part of the Kariba-Motta Prefectural Natural Park. It measures 75 meters high and 35 meters wide. There is a legend of the falls that there is a dragon lying beneath it carrying the treasures of the Matsumae Domain (present day Hokkaido). In honor of the legend, a dragon memorial is built by the falls. There is even sparkling water, named “Dragon Water”, sold by the falls. Garo Falls is located by a beech forest, and the town the falls is located in has a nice coast.

Basic Information

Address
Garo, Shimamaki-mura, Shimamaki-gun, Hokkaido
Phone
0136-75-6212

Access

  • FromKuromatsunai Station (JR Hakodate Main Line)
    about a 90-minute drive

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