Shiraito Waterfall

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Shiraito Waterfall

Shiraito Waterfall (白糸の滝, shiraitonotaki) is in Shizuoka prefecture, located west side of Mt.Fuji. Shiraito Waterfall is about 60ft. height and 600ft. width. There are hundreds of small waterfalls and each of them look like a silk line. Shiraito means Silk thread. Water is coming from the ice of Mt. Fuji. In 1936, this waterfall is chosen a natural monument, and in 1990, it is chosen one of 100 best waterfalls in Japan. There are many gift shop around Shiraito Waterfall. Otodome Waterfall is right next to it.
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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Shiraito Waterfall is one of the vest waterfalls around Mt. Fuji. All the water is coming from snow of Mt.Fuji. So, this fall is very unique because the falls do not have river run in to the fall. Over 200 waterfalls make beautiful white water curtain. They looks like Japanese Naiagara fall. It is very quiet waterfall.
When you are in Fujinomiya, visit this waterfall and Otodome 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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