Winter isn’t the best time to go but still walkable depending on snow conditions. Not far from the car park

The appeal of Rarumanai Falls is that you can see the whole thing from the bridge, taking in the shape of the falls and the beauty of the surrounding valley at a glance. I visited it together with Hakusen Falls and Sandan Falls, but this time the water volume was somewhat low, so I felt it lacked a bit in terms of power. Even so, the way the water slides down the rock face is delicate and quietly tasteful, and the impression seems likely to change greatly depending on weather and season. The surrounding nature is also magnificent, and especially in the autumn foliage season I felt the contrast between the falls and the forest was wonderful. The trails and bridge are well maintained, making it an ideal spot for photos. You can't go down near the plunge pool, but you can fully enjoy the beauty as a distant view. Among the three falls, Hakusen Falls was the most impressive, but Rarumanai Falls is a place with a gentle, quiet charm. I'd like to visit again in a different season.

In autumn you can view the falls together with the autumn leaves and it's very beautiful, but early spring is good too. The water volume increases from snowmelt, so the power is 1.5 times greater compared to autumn. The surrounding trees also have no leaves yet, so the view of the falls is very good.

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- Rarumanai Falls - Visited 2023/10/25 This is "Rarumanai Falls" in Eniwa Valley. From central Eniwa, head toward Lake Shikotsu on Prefectural Road Eniwadake Koen Line for about 18km; it is on the Rarumanai River, a tributary of the Ryogyo River. The falls flow down majestically between the trees of the wild, rustic Eniwa Valley, and the contrast with the lush greenery is stunning. "Rarumanai" translates from Ainu as "waterless stream" (Minashizawa), and one theory says it means a place where both sides of the stream are steep and the rapids form a waterfall. The best scenic point is the view from the bridge at the Taki-mi Hiroba (waterfall viewing plaza). Combined with the autumn leaves, it was very beautiful.

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Rarumanai is said to mean "waterless stream" (Minashizawa) in Ainu. According to one theory, it derives from a place where both sides of the stream are steep and the rapids form a waterfall. The view from the bridge at the Taki-mi Hiroba is good.