Obako
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Outdoor viewpoint, open around the clock
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free admission
- Address
- Sounkyo Obako, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
- Coordinates
- 43.6999, 143.0160
Introduction
Obako at Sounkyo in Daisetsuzan National Park, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, is a columnar-jointed cliff cut through welded tuff by the Ishikari River — a towering rock wall above a roaring plunge pool, paired with 'Kobako' across the water as Sounkyo's signature geological wonder. The viewpoint is free with free parking for a close look up at the wall. Sounkyo, named by Omachi Keigetsu in 1921 from the Ainu for 'river of many waterfalls', runs some 24 km with cliffs about 200 metres high.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free admission |
|---|
Transportation
By car: ~7 min from Ryusei/Ginga falls; ~25 min from Kamikawa-Sounkyo IC
Bus ~30 min from JR Kamikawa Sta. to Sounkyo
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Obako?
Outdoor viewpoint, open around the clock
How much is the admission for Obako?
Free Admission: Free admission
Any practical tips for visiting Obako?
Both the viewpoint and parking are free — an easy driving stop. Kobako across the river has been closed since August 2021 due to rockfall.
How long should I spend at Obako?
A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.
How do I get to Obako?
Driving/Parking: By car: ~7 min from Ryusei/Ginga falls; ~25 min from Kamikawa-Sounkyo IC
