Shirato Falls (Shiraito Falls)

Shiraito Falls Review – Nature’s Threads Weaving Peace into the Heart 💧🌿⛰️

Shiraito no Taki literally translates to “White Silk Waterfall” — and when you see it with your own eyes, you’ll understand why everyone calls it that.

This waterfall is located in Karuizawa, or some people may have been to Fuji’s version (Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya), but no matter where you go, the same thing is the feeling that nature is drawing gentle patterns on the forest.

The waterfall doesn’t fall in a powerful stream like other places, but rather hundreds of small water curtains, flowing down from a low cliff amidst fresh green moss, wild flowers, and the sound of birds. The sound of the water is softer than you’d think, but it’s still, deep, and cool to the heart.

💧 The most striking feature of Shiraito is the “silence” that you’ve never heard anywhere else. The water doesn’t roar, but it softly talks to you, as if to say, “That’s enough.”

🌲 The air around the waterfall is cool even in summer, with a thin mist floating in the air. It is a mist that when it touches your face, it feels like your heart is being gently awakened. Walk a little closer and you will see the sunlight reflecting off the water and turning into tiny rainbow sparkles, too detailed for a camera to capture it all.

👣 The path to the waterfall is shady, paved with large trees on both sides. You don't have to walk very far. It is suitable for those who want to be close to nature in a relaxed way, spend time with themselves, and not get tired but still feel full of energy.

✨ Shiraito is not an "exciting" waterfall, but it is a place that makes us calm.
A place where we know that we don't have to be big to be able to "flow deep".

Post by Psyche- | Jun 22, 2025