Nice short hike. Very secluded place. Not a good idea to go alone during bear season.
Beautiful big waterfall
When people think of Shiretoko, they often picture the Utoro side, with its Shiretoko Five Lakes and Oshinkoshin Falls, and the Rausu side tends to be overlooked.
This is a great spot on the Rausu side, but its popularity is somewhat diminished because the entrance is difficult to find.
Park your car in the roadside parking lot and proceed along the mountain path.
After rain, the road becomes muddy and slippery, so caution is necessary.
Following the mountain path along the river, you'll reach the Kumakoshi Falls observation deck, but the view of the waterfall is obstructed by trees, so continue further.
Descending to the river, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view of the waterfall.
In summer, swimming in the river here would be a great experience.
However, since brown bears are likely to appear here, be sure to wear a bell and carry bear spray as a precaution.
The boardwalk was broken, so we couldn't get close to the waterfall, but it was a very beautiful place! It's slippery, so a walking stick would be helpful.
