Shizuoka

Aug 12, 2015 - 1 min read

Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya

One of Japan's 100 greatest waterfalls

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Distant view of Otodome Waterfall

A large tree along the trail bears a sign for the waterfall

The flow looks very powerful indeed

The falls are located on The Shiba River in Fujinomiya

There didn't seem to be any way to approach the pool at the bottom of the waterfall

There are cafes and souvenir shops nearby

Sake barrels with pictures of Mount Fuji outside the shops

Stall selling locally grown peaches, so delicious in July and August

These cooling drinks outside the souvenir shops have their own waterfall!

Otodome Falls is one of two great waterfalls within walking distance of each other on the Shiba River in Fujinomiya (the other one is Shiraito Falls). Otodome Falls roars powerfully over a cliff face and falls 25 meters into the pool below. It is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Shizuoka, and ranks as on of Japan's '100 Greatest Waterfalls'. If you go early in the morning you can avoid the crowds. The best time of year to visit is probably autumn, but I went there in summer. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and an information center on the main trail to view the waterfall.

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

Cathy, please can you tell if you know, of course, how long it takes to get to Shitaito Falls from Fujinomiya station?

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

Thank you very much, Cathy! I bet 12 km is quite close.

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