Garo Falls plunges 70 meters on the upper reaches of the Chihase River in Shimamaki, a village in Hokkaido's Shimamaki District. The Chihase is classified as a second-class river under Japan's river administration system — a modest waterway by that designation, yet one that gathers enough force in its mountain headwaters to produce a fall of national standing. Garo's inclusion in Japan's official Top 100 Waterfalls puts this remote corner of southwestern Hokkaido on the map for waterfall enthusiasts, and its 70-meter drop makes it one of the taller cascades among the island's entries on the list. The written record on Garo is spare; the fall itself does the talking.
Visiting Garo Falls
Garo Falls lies on the upper Chihase River in the village of Shimamaki, Shimamaki District, Hokkaido. The sources give no detail on trails or viewpoints, so confirm access arrangements locally.
