Icefall

The waterfall is frozen... and countless icicles hang from the rock face. The "Oirase Gorge Icefall Tour" in Aomori Prefecture will begin on December 25th...

In the Oirase Gorge in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, waterfalls freeze over in winter, creating large icicles that line the rock faces. The "Oirase Gorge Icefall Tour," a guided tour of this winter gorge, is available...

Topics from Tohoku2026.11.12

What is "Nyuhogataki"? The frozen waterfall is lit up in winter, making it an Instagrammable spot!.

Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of seasonal scenery. Among them is Nyuhogataki Falls in Nishimeya Village, a soothing spot where you can enjoy fresh greenery and negative ions in summer, and in winter, the waterfall freezes over and becomes a magical place for festivals and illuminations...

Hana Odagiri2023.12.22