Otodome Falls

The water drops 25 meters into a pool, forming a white curtain against dark rocks within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

During the Kamakura period, the Soga brothers used the sound of falling water to mask their conversation while planning a revenge mission.

The name Otodome, meaning 'sound stopping' in Japanese, reflects the water's ability to mask surrounding noises in this natural environment.

Visitors can reach the falls by taking a bus from Shin-Fuji Station or Fujinomiya Station, with services running multiple times per day.

The waterfall maintains a consistent width of 5 meters throughout its descent, creating a precise column of water visible from designated viewing areas.

Location: Fujinomiya

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

Height: 25 m

Width: 5 m

Part of: Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, Shiba River

GPS coordinates: 35.31238,138.58922

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:52