Hitsujigataki Falls, Waterfall in Shisō-shi, Japan

Hitsujigataki Falls (羊ヶ滝) is a waterfall in the Sakunotani national forest of Togura, Haga-chō, Shisō, Hyōgo Prefecture. It drops about 70 m in two tiers, with two streams in the upper step and one in the lower, fed by the upper reaches of the Hikihara River, whose source lies on the slopes of Mount Hyōno. The name comes from the way the falling water traces the character 羊 (sheep).

The waterfall lies in the Sakonotani national forest in Tokura, Haga-chō, Shisō, fed by the clear upper reaches of the Hikihara River, whose source is on the slope of Mount Hyōno. In August 2017, Naoki Komine and Ken'ichirō Kosaka made the first recorded climb of the falls.

The name comes from the shape of the falling water: the two upper threads and one lower thread trace the character 羊, 'sheep', in kanji. The falls are also known as Hitsujigataki, read from the same characters.

A short walking trail leads to the falls and is manageable for most visitors, though the ground can be uneven in places. Going in the early morning or late afternoon gives you softer light and a quieter experience.

Shisō-shi is known for having one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in Hyogo Prefecture, and Hitsujigataki is often visited as part of a route that links several of them together. After heavy rain, the sound of the water changes noticeably, becoming much fuller and more powerful than on dry days.