Shiraito Falls is the most famous waterfall in Shizuoka Prefecture. The delicate and beautiful way it flows down, just like a silk thread, is a spectacular sight. Seeing Shiraito Falls will cleanse your soul and soothe your soul. In addition, near Shiraito Falls there are “Ochisui” and “Otodome Falls,” and the surrounding area is a treasure trove of pure water. This time, we will introduce in detail Shiraito Falls, a beautiful waterfall that is as delicate and silky as Shizuoka Prefecture.

①【Shiraito Falls】 A spectacular waterfall selected as one of Japan’s top three waterfalls‼︎

Shiraito Falls is a waterfall located in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Shiraito no Taki is pronounced “Shiraito no Taki”. The name Shiraito Falls comes from the fact that the water flowing down from the surrounding cliffs looks like dangling white or silk threads. Shiraito Falls, located in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls and one of Japan’s three most famous waterfalls, and is the most famous waterfall under the name Shiraito Falls.

❶There are many waterfalls named Shiraito Falls.

There are many waterfalls with the same name as “Shiraito Falls” all over Japan. The famous Shiraito Falls are as follows.

① Shiraito Falls located in Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

②Shiraito Falls in Tozawa Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture

③ Shiraito Falls located in Shimomae, Nishiwaga-cho, Waga-gun, Iwate Prefecture

④Shiraito Falls in Kosuge Village, Kitatsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture

⑤Shiraito Falls located in Jozankei Onsen in Minami Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido

⑥Shiraito Falls in Nishihara Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture

There are over 20 locations nationwide. In any case, this place is often mistaken for Shiraito Falls in Kosuge, Kitatsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, which is also near Mt. Fuji.

▲There are many Shiraito Falls all over the country, but this one is one of the top in terms of scale and beauty.

➁【Obinmizu】A beautiful spring with clear water‼︎

Obinmizu is a spring that gushes out on the cliffs of Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya City. The water gushing out from the spring flows as part of Shiraito Falls. The water at Ochisui is as clear as a real mirror, giving it a mysterious and sacred feel.

❶Places associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo

Obinmizu is a place associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo. In 1193, Minamoto no Yoritomo hunted deer and wild boars around this place. At that time, when I removed my face, the surface of the water was as beautiful as a mirror, so I reflected my face and corrected the “Bin”. From then on, it was called Obinmizu. “Bin” is the hairline.

➂【Otodome Waterfall】It is a spectacular waterfall that is in contrast to Shiraito Falls‼︎

Otodome Falls is a waterfall located very close to Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Otodome Falls is characterized by a waterfall that contrasts with the feminine Shiraito Falls, which looks like falling silk threads. A large amount of water, 5m wide, falls from a 25m high cliff, forming a column of water and making the sound of a waterfall. According to those nearby, it was a deafening roar. Otdome Falls is located about a 5-minute walk from Shiraito Falls, so we recommend that you take a look at it when you get to Shiraito Falls.

❶You can’t go all the way to the basin of the waterfall, so you can only view it from above.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to go all the way to the basin of Otodome Falls. You can only view it from the Takinoue Observation Deck.

④Access information to Shiraito Falls

Here you will find detailed information about access to Shiraito Falls. The address of Shiraito Falls is “Kamiide ​​Hara, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.”

❶Route from Fuji IC exit (Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) to Shiraito Falls by car

Fuji IC exit (Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) ⇒ Prefectural Route 414 ⇒ Nishifuji Road ⇒ National Route 139 ⇒ Prefectural Route 414 ⇒ Shiraito Falls (Kamiide, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Shiraito Falls Summary

This time, we introduced Shiraito Falls, a beautiful waterfall that is as delicate and silky as Shizuoka Prefecture. Shiraito Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture is a particularly famous and popular waterfall compared to other Shiraito Falls located throughout Japan. It is a tourist spot that stands out for its delicate beauty. Obinmizu and Otodome waterfalls near Shiraito Falls are also well worth a visit. When you visit Shizuoka Prefecture, why not visit Shiraito Falls?

▲From the observation space near the parking lot, you can enjoy the collaboration of Shiraito Falls and Mt. Fuji.to seecan.

▲Shiraito Falls