Ino, Kochi / 大瀧の滝
Otabi Falls
At the trailhead of Mt. Tebako (1,806 m), Otabi Falls is a clear stream cooling the air with spray in summer, and in winter the whole fall freezes into a spectacular "frozen waterfall". It is lit up for a limited period. It usually freezes from late December to late February.
Last official check
27 Sept 2026
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Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
26 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Car
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- Getting there
About 2 hours 45 minutes by car from Ino IC (Kochi Expressway).
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
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Address: Ino, Kochi (Japanese address: 高知県いの町寺川)
Official site: https://kochi-tabi.jp/search_spot_sightseeing.html?id=1003
Location
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Nearby spots
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- Busiest season
It usually freezes from late December to late February, with illumination for a limited period.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Latest traveler report
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Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
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Verification log
- 27 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://kochi-tabi.jp/search_spot_sightseeing.html?id=1003Access, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.