Is Hannoki Falls Spring Snowmelt happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~April. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Hannoki Falls is a seasonal waterfall in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture that flows only during spring snowmelt.
It is visible from viewpoints along the Tateyama area and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, typically producing its strongest flow in the weeks after the Alpine Route opens each spring.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Murodo Plateau Viewpoint (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route) |
| Shomyo / Hannoki Falls Observation Deck (Tateyama) |
This is the short version
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