Shizuoka

Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya

One of Japan's 100 greatest waterfalls

Cathy Cawood Aug 12, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Distant view of Otodome Waterfall</p>

<p>A large tree along the trail bears a sign for the waterfall</p>

<p>The flow looks very powerful indeed</p>

<p>The falls are located on The Shiba River in Fujinomiya</p>

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

<p>There are cafes and souvenir shops nearby</p>

<p>Sake barrels with pictures of Mount Fuji outside the shops  </p>

<p>Stall selling locally grown peaches, so delicious in July and August</p>

<p>These cooling drinks outside the souvenir shops have their own waterfall!</p>

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.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...