Shiraito Falls
Waterfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Shiraito Falls (白糸の滝, Shiraito-no-taki) is a waterfall in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, near Mount Fuji, Japan.
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| Shiraito Falls | |
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| 白糸の滝 | |
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  Location within Shizuoka Prefecture  Location within Japan | |
| Location | Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°18′45″N 138°35′20″E |
| Type | multiple fan |
| Total height | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Average width | 200 m (660 ft) |
History
The Shiraito falls are part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and have been protected since 1936 as a Japanese Natural Monument.[1]
In 2013 the waterfall was added to the World Heritage List as part of the Fujisan Cultural Site.[2]
Religious significance
The falls, with a height of 20 metres (66 ft), were regarded as sacred under the Fuji cult.[citation needed]
Lists
The Shiraito Falls is listed as one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", in a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. It was also selected by the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun and Osaka Mainichi Shimbun[3] as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan in 1927.
Surrounding area
Another waterfall, the slightly taller Otodome Falls, with a drop of 25 metres (82 ft), is approximately a five-minute walk away.
