Hottai Falls
Open by month
Partly closed in January: The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated.
Partly closed in February: The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated.
Partly closed in March: The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Autumn leaves in October; leaf festival held.
Partly closed in November: The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated.
Partly closed in December: The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
Three-stage falls dropping 57 m where lava from Mt. Chokai blocked a river. Visible right from the car park.
Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls; Chokai Quasi-National Park
Nearby
- Mt. Chokai (Hokodate) ≈ 30 min by car
- Tamasudare Falls ≈ 40 min by car
- Mototaki Fukuryusui (Spring-fed Falls) ≈ 45 min by car
- Maruike-sama Pond ≈ 55 min by car
- Kisakata Kujukushima ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October — Autumn leaves in October; leaf festival held
- Closed or limited
- The road from Sarukura closes for winter from late November (Nov 20 in 2025); reopening date not stated
- Getting there
- Car only; about 1 hour from Yashima Station (Yuri Kogen Railway)
Easier with a tour or car - Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info