夫婦滝 Meoto-daki The Meoto-daki Waterfall
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As there is a waterfall with the same name in Sounkyo Gorge, this waterfall is called Shinjo Meoto-daki. The water flows down the height of 10 meters in three stages, first in one flow, then in two lines, which are combined again into one flow at the lowest stage. It is called “Meoto (husband and wife)” because the two waterfalls flowing in harmony with each other in the second stage, where a huge rock divides the flow of water. Seeing that the once-separated two flows are “mated” again, you might feel as if you are looking at joys and sorrows of a human couple.
Because of its complex flowing configuration, the waterfall gives a different impression at each season. It flows most vigorously in the snow melting season, while it looks calm in summer when the water volume decreases. The surrounding area is covered with beech forests and is an ideal summer resort.
Because of its complex flowing configuration, the waterfall gives a different impression at each season. It flows most vigorously in the snow melting season, while it looks calm in summer when the water volume decreases. The surrounding area is covered with beech forests and is an ideal summer resort.
- address
- Shinjo-cho, Ashibetsu, Hokkaido 075-0251
- name
- The Meoto-daki Waterfall