Ubagataki Falls

Overview

Ubagataki Falls is a waterfall located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, within the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road, and is selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. The Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road is a 40km-long toll road connecting Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture. It's a popular drive course offering stunning views of Hakusan National Park. Ubagataki Falls is located in the Jagai Garden area, about halfway along the White Road. It's a 20-minute walk from the parking lot along a boardwalk. The boardwalk winds through a natural forest of beech and Japanese oak trees, allowing you to enjoy the abundant nature along the way. You can get close to the base of the falls, experiencing the powerful spectacle up close. The way the waterfall cascades down the cliff face in a myriad of white streams is said to resemble an old woman's wildly flowing white hair, hence the name "Ubagataki" (Old Woman's Falls). Ubagataki Falls symbolizes the power and beauty of nature in Hakusan National Park, deeply moving all who visit. A natural hot spring, "Oyadani no Yu," is located in front of the falls, offering open-air baths and foot baths where you can relax while enjoying the view. Nearby, you can also observe hot water gushing from the riverbank and unique geyser cones. The Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road offers many other attractions besides Ubagataki Falls, including Fukube no Otaki Falls and Oyadani no Yu. Visit the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road and immerse yourself in the magnificent nature and the beauty of the waterfalls.