Akachi Falls

This waterfall is the second which can be seen along the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road from the Ishikawa Prefecture side. The waterfall’s name translates literally to “red stone,” a name it was given long ago when people were mining for gold in the area and discovered lumps of red rock clinging to the boulders. When the river’s water level is high, the fall’s stream splits into three rivulets resembling the strings of a shamisen, and thus it is also known as “Shamisen Falls.”

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Hakusan-shi Map
Area: Hakusan / Komatsu Area
Phone: 0762567341
Hours: 7:00-18:00
[Sep.- Nov.]8:00-17:00
※Roads are closed between Dinner
Closed: During stormy weather, Early Nov.-Early June.
Fees: [Hakusan Shirakawago White Road toll] Light car 1,400 yen, Regular car 1,700 yen, Microbus 5,000 yen, Large bus 11,000 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Remarks:For regular/light vehicles
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes