Otodome Waterfall

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Otodome Waterfall

Otodome Waterfall (音止の滝, otodomenotaki) is in Sizuoka prefecture, located west side of Mt. Fuji. This waterfall is about 75ft. height, and 15ft width. Otodome Waterfall is one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. There is Shiraito Waterfall right next to it. The waterfall is named by a fairy tale which one samurai stopped its sound because he couldn't hear in the meeting. When he prayed, the waterfall stopped making sound. There are many gift shop around Shiraito Waterfall.
Tourist info:
There are a couple of Hotels, camping place and a golf course.
Access:
0. at Fuji St.
1. take JR Minobu line to Fujinomiya (20 min.)
2. take bus to Shiraito no Taki (30 min.)

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Compare to Shiraito waterfall, Otodome waterfall makes dynamic sound. Also, you can see Mt.Fuji as the background of this fall. There are some hiking courses, so you can enjoy nice hiking and watch beautiful Mt.Fuji, and finish with this fall.
When you are in Fujinomiya, visit this waterfall and Shiraito waterfall.

Sightseeing guide around the area: Southern Fuji(富士南側)

Southern Fuji (富士)
Terminal Station: JR Fuji St.
Access from Tokyo:
-By train
0.At Tokyo Station,
1.use Shinkansen to Shinfuji St. (1 hr. 12 min.)
2.use JR Tokaido Line to Fuji St. (2 hrs. 30 min.)
-By car
use Tomei Expressway to Fuji (2 hrs.)

South Fuji area is located the southern area of Mt. Fuji(富士山) in Shizuoka(静岡) prefecture. Mt. Fuji is on the boarder of Yamanashi Pre. and Shizuoka Pre. Not like North Fuji area, this area faces Suruga Bay. So, fishing industry is one of major industries in this district. Also, there are many green tea farms. Green tea of this area is considered as a one of the best Japanese green tea. This area is the only spot where you will have great view of Mt. Fuji and sea at the same time.

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