Anmon Falls (Shirakami-Sanchi)
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Closed in April.
Partly closed in May: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
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. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in November: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
Three falls (42 m, 37 m and 26 m) on the Anmon River in the Shirakami Mountains, reached by a gorge trail through beech forest.
Nearby
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Nishimeya ≈ 35 min by car
- Takedai Nature Observation Forest (Shirakami) ≈ 35 min by car
- Juniko Lakes (Aoike Pond) ≈ 40 min by car
- Iwakiyama Shrine ≈ 45 min by car
- Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisato ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Konan bus "Anmon Shirakami-go" from Hirosaki Bus Terminal about 1 h 30 min to Aqua Green Village ANMON (2026: weekends and holidays only, Sep 19–Oct 31); about 50 min by car from JR Hirosaki Sta.
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Good to know
- In 2026 the trail to the second fall is closed for the season after damage; only the third fall can be visited. Closed for winter from early November to late May. Submit an entry form at the trailhead; helmets recommended
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info