A large, little-known waterfall in the mountains of Shiraoi
| From Tomakomai Station | By car about 45 min (about 26 km by road) Estimated from road map data. Traffic lights, congestion and winter roads can make it take longer. |
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| Area | Shiraoi, Noboribetsu, Muroran & Toya |
| Our photos | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
| Map | Route from Tomakomai Station / Open map |
What is Inkura Falls like?
Inkura Falls is a waterfall in the mountains of Shiraoi Town. From the observation deck, you can look down on a large stream of water falling into a deep valley. Its charm is the quiet scenery, which is not overly touristy.
The way to the falls is a mountain road, so take care depending on the weather and the season.
Getting there from Tomakomai and travel time
From JR Tomakomai Station, it takes about 45 min by car. The distance is about 26 km by road.
Part of the route is a mountain road, so the trip may take longer than the map-based estimate. In winter and after rain, please check the road conditions.
Travel times are estimates based on the road distance from map data (OpenStreetMap), assuming an average speed of about 55 km/h (about 70 km/h for routes longer than 40 km). Traffic lights, traffic jams and winter road conditions can make the trip longer. Please check the latest road information before you go.
How people living in Tomakomai can enjoy it
The falls are close to the west side of Tomakomai, and our president has visited again and again, in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Being able to easily go and see quiet natural scenery with few people around is one of the pleasures of living near Tomakomai.
Our photo record
Our president visited in May 2013, May 2015, May 2016 and November 2016 and recorded about 277 photos.
This page was machine-translated. The Japanese original prevails.
Photos: Banana House Inc. (taken by our president). Do not reuse without permission.
Our photo records and timestamp certificates
The 12 photos in this article were taken on site by our president. We list the SHA-256 hashes of the published files and have them signed by timestamp authorities (DateSealed, DigiCert, Sectigo)(First certified: 2026-11-03 12:40 JST). A signature shows that the same file existed before that time; it does not prove the date the photo was taken.
You can check the signature and hash of each photo from its timestamp certificate. To see whether a photo you saved matches our records, use the photo timestamp verification page (Japanese) .
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Inkura Falls in winter?
The route uses a mountain road, so in winter you need to check the road conditions. Please do not go if it is unsafe.
Nearby spots
- Mt. Tarumae (about 8 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 35 min)
- Nishiki-Onuma Park (about 9 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 15 min)
- Nishikioka Station and the Nishikioka area (about 12 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 10 min)
Looking for a home or selling in Tomakomai?
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