Shiraito Falls (Fuji)
Shiraito Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where the snowmelt of Mt. Fuji flows down. It is characterized by the appearance of hundreds of silk-like water flowing down from a curved cliff with a height of about 20 m and a width of about 150 m, and it is also designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument. It is also one of the constituent assets of the World Heritage "Mt. Fuji - Object of Religion and Source of Art."
spot information
Address: 273-1 Kamiide, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 418-0103
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day (7 days a week)
Admission: Free
Parking: Paid parking available
Facilities: Public toilets, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking
Access
By public transport:
From JR Minobu Line "Fujinomiya Station," take the local bus bound for "Shiraito no Taki" for about 30 minutes.
After getting off at "Gongenbashi" stop, it is about 10 minutes on foot.
In case of car:
Approximately 40 minutes from Tomei Expressway "Fuji IC" using Nishi Fuji Road and National Route 139.
From Chuo Expressway "Kawaguchiko IC" south on National Route 139, about 1 hour.
The free main parking lot (about 200 cars) is located closest to the falls, but can be congested during peak times in the summer months.
What to see
Otodome Waterfall: Right next to Shiraito Waterfall is Otodome Waterfall, a heroic waterfall with a legend of the Soga brothers' revenge.
Collaboration with Mt. Fuji: On sunny days, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji along with the waterfall, making it a great shooting spot.
Strolling around the area: There are shops and souvenir shops where you can enjoy local gourmet, so you can enjoy staying for about half a day.
😭 couldn't see Mt. Fuji this time.
It was raining on the way and when I got back to the car 😭
By the way, the video stored in Google Photos has deteriorated to Gabi Gabi... There is no charge for this
(Free video storage is not enough)
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