Karuizawa Shiraito Falls

The cascading water is like a veil

The waterfall is like a veil of cascading water, with numerous streams of fresh water flowing down like countless drops of white thread.

A 150-meter walk from the parking lot along the promenade along the clear Yugawa River reveals a beautiful view of water cascading down like a veil in a gentle curve, 70 meters wide.

Because there is no river upstream and the water gushes from the bedrock of Mt. Asama, the flow rate is generally constant and the water does not become muddy even after rain, and flows out into the Yugawa River, one of the tributaries of the Chikuma River.

Located at an elevation of 1,260 meters above sea level, the waterfall has a height of about 3 meters.
It is said that the rain that falls on Mt. Asama over a period of six years forms underground water that flows out as a spring, and the water seeping out of the rock surface can be observed at close range.

The contrast between the water and the surrounding grove of trees is beautiful, and the seasonal changes in scenery, such as fresh greenery in spring, sunshine in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snow in winter, make this one of Karuizawa’s most popular tourist attractions.

Information

Name
Karuizawa Shiraito Falls
軽井沢 白糸の滝
Link
Official Site
Address
Ose, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Telephone number
0267-42-5538
Parking lot
200 spaces for standard vehicles
Access

Along the toll road “Shiraito Highland Way”

25 minutes from Karuizawa Station by Kusakaru Kotsu bus. 5 minutes walk from the bus stop.

Area
Nagano Karuizawa
Category
Waterfalls, Lakes, Ponds, Dams

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