About this location: Sandan Falls Park
Sandan Falls Park in Ashibetsu features a 15 m-wide three-tiered waterfall along a mountain stream. Fresh greens in May–June, October foliage, and winter ice give it four distinct faces. Just a 3-min walk from the parking lot.
Key features
- The Three-Tiered Falls (15 m wide, 26 m drop) — three stages of cascade, with dramatic spray rising as water strikes the middle bedrock
- Fresh greens (May–June) — the surrounding oaks and maples make a refreshing contrast with the white falls
- Autumn (mid-to-late October) — yellow, red, and orange tri-color foliage with the falls, a hidden gem among Hokkaido's autumn destinations
- Frozen winter (January–February) — fully frozen, the falls become a bluish-white ice sculpture; winter gear required
- Three minutes' walk from the parking lot — exceptionally accessible, with a viewing bridge crossing to the front of the falls
