Shiraito Falls 白糸の滝
Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shiraito Falls is a waterfall located in the Shizuoka Prefecture near Mount Fuji. It is a Natural Monument of Japan and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from July to September, when daily highs reach about 27 °C. These months also see the most rain, with August having about 306 mm. The driest period is from December to February, when daily highs stay around 6 °C and monthly rainfall is below 110 mm.
To reach the falls, you can fly into Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport, which is 68 km away. The site is 108 km from Tokyo. Visitors can combine a trip to the falls with visits to nearby Mount Fuji, which is 13.7 km away, or lakes such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, or Lake Ashi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is September, with about 334 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 106 | 204 | 194 | 203 | 276 | 280 | 306 | 334 | 245 | 142 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
