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A Hidden Place Which Keeps the Faith

Almost unknown, there is a small waterfall and a tiny shrine which keeps its solemnity close to Lake Kawaguchiko.

  • One of the entrances to Mitsutoge mountain trails
  • One of the entrances to Mitsutoge mountain trails

    Right by the tiny shrine there is the starting point of a mountain trail. People must have prayed for safety here.

  • Mt. Fuji viewing point
  • Mt. Fuji viewing point

    If you have good weather, you can see Mt. Fuji from the resting place by the parking lot. Normally, there are almost no tourists, so you can spend a quiet time here.

  • A drink that reminds Japanese of the good old times
  • A drink that reminds Japanese of the good old times

    Near the resting place, there are bottles of "Lamune" (Japanese soda pop) in the cool water spring. (pay using the honor system)

  • Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall (White Fall of Mother)

    • Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall (White Fall of Mother)
    • Address:Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minami-Tsuru-Gun, YamanashiGoogle Map
      Access:Taxi (about 25 min from Kawaguchiko Station)

      Parking lot:Available for free/Language:Japanese/No lavatory/Notices:It is almost impossible to visit the falls with a car larger than standard size because of the narrowness of the road.