The Mystery of the Early Morning Uonuma Waterfall Clouds - Access the viewing spot by shuttle bus

The Uonuma City Tourism Association in Niigata Prefecture will operate the "Uonuma Takimo Shuttle Bus" on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 14 (Sat) ~ November 4 (Mon), 2024, which is convenient for access to Shiori Pass where you can see the natural phenomenon of waterfall clouds in the early morning. (Photo: Uonuma City Tourism Association)

The shuttle bus to Edaori Pass offers two routes. The first is from the one-day hot spring "Shirogin-no-yu" to Edaori Pass (15 minutes), and the second is from "Oyu Park" (first train 3:40~) to Edaori Pass (40 minutes). Each route runs about every 20~40 minutes, and the return journey departs and arrives according to the outbound journey.

The fare is 500 yen one way and 1,000 yen round trip, paid in cash. Guests staying in Uonuma City can ride for free. In addition, there will also be a special service from Edaori Pass (3 p.m.), which is convenient for those descending from Echigo Komagatake, via Shirogin-no-yu, and to Oyu Park.

The waterfall clouds of Edaori Pass are a phenomenon in which the mist generated in the unexplored area of Uonuma "Okudami and Ginzandaira" flows like a waterfall through the valley of the mountains. In the pass it can be seen in the early morning from June to November. It has attracted attention on social media for several years and attracts visitors from all over the country. Information on the occurrence of waterfall clouds is updated from time to time on the official Instagram of the Tourism Association.

The Uonuma City Tourism Association is open from September 20 to November 30 Accommodation Coupon Campaign is being implemented. "I hope you will use this coupon to enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfall clouds."