SHIRAITO FALLS

Shiraito Falls, located near Mount Fuji in Japan, is a stunning natural attraction known for its pristine, 150-meter-wide cascade of water. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a serene escape.

The Shiraito Falls is a waterfall located in Fujinomiya near the Shizuoka prefecture near Mount Fuji. This waterfall is a part of the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park and also a national monument. The falls is considered as sacred by those of the Fuji cult and is also a part of the world heritage list. This falls takes pride in being a part of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls published by the Japanese government. It is 150 metres wide and drops from a height of up to 20 metres.

Locals say that the waterfall flows as delicate as silk thread and is nothing less than a natural treasure. The water comes from the melting snow from Mount Fuji in the southwest of the falls. The Shiraito falls is also mentioned in a lot of writing by Japanese poets and is a must add into the list of those planning to visit Japan.

Highlights

• Hike to the Shiraito falls and admire the stunning views of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan.
• Click pictures of you with the falls and carry home this one of a kind souvenir as memorabilia of the trip.
• Shop for souvenirs at the base of the falls after you visit the iconic Shiraito falls to commemorate your trip.
• Head to the viewpoint near the falls to get a glimpse of the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding views. 
• Try out the local cuisine at the restaurants located at the base of the falls before or after you visit the Shirato falls.

How To Reach

1. By Car: The Shiraito Falls is 81 km from the Fujinomiya city centre, it will take 90 min via the E1A route.

2. By Train/ metro: Take a train to Shinsaibashi station which is 2 kilometres away from the venue. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a 34-minute walk

Best Time To Visit

Shiraito Falls is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. 

1. The best season to visit Shiraito Falls will be the summer season from March to June because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. 

2. The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. 

3. The best time of the day to visit Shiraito Falls will be morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature. 

Other Essential Information

• Take the help of a local guide to visit the falls for your safety and a smooth trek to the falls. 
• Avoid littering as it can spoil the premises of the falls and can be a huge hassle for the existing tourists. 
• You will have to walk a lot to get to the falls, so make sure you choose a comfortable pair of footwear for a smooth and hassle-free journey. 
• Before planning to visit the falls, make sure you opt for a comfortable outfit as the journey can be quite long.