Shōmyō Falls

Shōmyō Falls cascading down the cliff face — Japan’s largest waterfall embraced by autumn foliage

This photograph captures the entire view of Shōmyō Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall. Water cascading from a height of 350 meters plunges with such force it seems to carve into the rock face, disappearing into the valley below. The vibrant autumn foliage surrounding the area frames the falls vividly, simultaneously conveying the majestic scale of nature and the beauty of autumn. The sequence of rocks leading to the pool below and the flow of water further emphasize the waterfall’s power, creating a scene that overwhelms visitors.

The Roar of Shōmyō Falls ― Japan’s Tallest Waterfall’s Power

Shōmyō Falls, fed by the melting snow of Mt. Tateyama, is Japan’s tallest waterfall with a drop of approximately 350 meters. This photograph captures the pool at the base, looking up, conveying the overwhelming power of the roaring sound and swirling mist.
The blue tones woven by the water flowing down the rock face and the mist spreading across the pool are accentuated by the soft light of early morning or overcast skies, creating a fantastical atmosphere. To convey the scale of the falls, people and trees are excluded from the frame, expressing the raw power of nature solely through the texture of rock and water.

The roaring Shōmyō Falls plunging toward the rock wall — A moment of awe-inspiring power enveloped in mist

Shōmyō Falls, fed by the melting snow of Mt. Tateyama, is Japan’s tallest waterfall with a drop of approximately 350 meters. This photograph, taken from the base looking up at the pool below, conveys the overwhelming power of the roaring water and swirling mist.
The blue tones woven by the water flowing down the rock face and the mist spreading across the pool are accentuated by the soft light of early morning or overcast skies, creating a fantastical atmosphere. To convey the scale of the falls, people and trees are excluded from the frame, expressing the raw power of nature solely through the texture of rock and water.