Shiramizu Falls

What it is

• A 72-meter high and 8-meter wide waterfall within Hakusan National Park.
• Designated as a National Scenic Beauty of Japan.
• Named for the milky white appearance of the water flowing from the Oshirakawa River.
• Upstream water is diverted to the Oshirakawa Dam for power generation.

What to see

• The waterfall cascading down a cliff face into the valley below.
• Views of the surrounding forest within the protected national park area.
• An observatory reached by a five-minute walk along a promenade.

When to go

• Visit between summer and autumn when the waterfall is visible.
• Water flow is artificially cut off during the winter season.

Getting there

• Drive thirty minutes from Route 156 to reach the local parking lot.
• Access the site via Gifu Prefectural Road 451.
• Walk five minutes from the parking area along a promenade to the observatory.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.