The latest in 2025! Enjoy the autumn leaves and illumination at Fukuroda Falls in Ogo-machi, Ibaraki!

  • Ibaraki
  • Sightseeing
Photo courtesy of Oshiko Tourist Association
Fukuroda Falls, one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan, is located in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is also known as "Shikudo no Taki" (Four Degrees Fall) because Saigyo Hoshi, a monk and poet in the early Kamakura period (1192-1333) who visited the area once praised the waterfall, saying, "You have to come here once in each of the four seasons to experience the true beauty of this waterfall. In the fall, Fukuroda Falls is decorated with red and yellow autumn leaves, and you can also enjoy the illumination of the waterfalls.

Fukuroda Falls, embraced by the colors of "spring, summer, fall, and winter

The spectacle of the magnificent waterfalls woven with the colors of nature in each of the four seasons is a sight to behold. The waterfall changes its appearance in each of the four seasons: in spring, when the water is colored green with buds, in summer, when the water splashes coolly, in autumn, when the waterfall is decorated with brilliant autumn leaves, and in winter, when the waterfall freezes over due to the severe cold. Sightseeing is especially recommended during the season of autumn leaves. The autumn scenery, with its colorful foliage adorning the valley, is also exceptional! The beautiful contrast between the extremely colorful maple trees and maples and the pure white waterfalls is truly a work of art created by Mother Nature. The contrast between the extremely colored maples and maples and the pure white waterfalls is beautiful, and is truly a work of art created by nature.

Fukuroda Falls in spring

When the ice walls melt and the murmuring of the Taki River begins to flow, spring has arrived. The leaves of the trees surrounding the waterfall, which is filled with crystal clear water, begin to sprout one after another, enveloping the mountain surface in a vibrant green color. Please enjoy the harmony of the waterfalls framed by young leaves and the clear sound of the water.
This is the perfect season for hiking, when you can enjoy the fresh greenery and waterfalls. We recommend the Tsukiole-san Hiking Course, which takes visitors along a mountain path to enjoy the contrast between the greenery of the trees and the waterfall. Be sure to visit Namase Falls, which is located upstream from Fukuroda Falls.
View of the falls from the frame of fresh greenery

Fukuroda Falls in summer

In mid-summer, when the contrast between the clear blue sky and deep greenery is vivid, the sight of the waterfalls falling in white threads is even more striking. The dynamic splashes of water bathed in sunlight sometimes create a vivid rainbow, attracting visitors. How about enjoying the coolness of the splashing water and the sound of the waterfalls in summer?
Splashing waterfalls and the sound of water in summer

Fukuroda Falls in autumn

The best time to view the autumn leaves is usually from early November to mid-November. Red and yellow maple trees, sawtooth oaks, oaks, and maple trees surround the waterfall, creating a beautiful contrast between the white waterfall and the autumn leaves. The beauty of the autumn foliage is so great that Saigyo Houshi once wrote, "Hana momichi tate yoko de yamahime no nishiki-ori wo put out brocade at Fukuroda no taki" (The Falls of Fukuroda, a waterfall in the mountains).
Collaboration with vivid autumn leaves

▼Check out the autumn leaves on the Fukuroda Falls live camera!

Official] Fukuroda Falls Live Camera in Oshiko-cho

Fukuroda Falls in winter

In winter, when the weather is bitterly cold, the entire waterfall is frozen in white ice. The sight of the huge waterfall frozen in white in the crisp winter air is like an ink painting! Please come and see this mysterious scene where time seems to have stopped in an unusual quiet space.
The icefall at Fukuroda Falls

Fukuroda Falls in 2025 Detailed information

Business hours】
May-October 8:00-18:00
November 8:00-17:00
December-April 9:00-17:00
【Closed】
No holidays
【Fees】
Waterfall viewing facilities (Fukuroda Falls tunnel) fee: adults 500 yen / children 300 yen

A must-see! Fukuroda Falls illuminated "Daiko Raigonin - Daigo Light".

Have you ever heard of "Daiko Raigin - Daigo Light"? For a limited time only, Fukuroda Falls is lit up with brilliant colors, and it is a tradition of the town of Oshiko. The mysterious space created by nature and light will let you discover new charms of Fukuroda Falls♪.
Ogo Raijin - Daigo Light -, a tradition of Ogo Town

Information on the 2025 event


Near Fukuroda Falls
[Period]
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Monday, January 12, 2026
[Hours]
Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 30: from sunset to 20:00 (Tunnel of Light from 8:00 to 20:00)
Monday, December 1 - Monday, January 12: from sunset to 19:00 (Tunnel of Light from 9:00 to 19:00). (Tunnel of Light is open from 9:00 to 19:00)
[Admission fee]
Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen (Fukuroda Falls Tunnel use fee)
The photo is an image from last year. They will be changed this year.

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