Shirafuji Falls

Shirafuji Falls is a waterfall in , . Shirafuji Falls is situated near the scenic viewpoint , as well as near the wayside shrine .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Kasuga-taisha and Kasuga Taisha Museum (Treasure Hall).

Heritage site
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
is a Shinto shrine in Nara, , . It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. is situated 480 metres west of Shirafuji Falls.

Museum
Photo: Kerakon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 180 metres northwest of Shirafuji Falls.

Heritage site
Photo: Henry, CC BY 2.0.
is a complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty. is situated 1 km northwest of Shirafuji Falls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ganriincho.

Neighborhood
Photo: m-louis, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a neighborhood.

Shirafuji Falls

Latitude
34.68057° or 34° 40′ 50″ north
Longitude
135.8481° or 135° 50′ 53″ east
Open location code
8Q6QMRJX+66
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5651564064
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Shirafuji Falls” goes by many names.
  • French: “Chutes de Shirafuji”
  • Japanese: “Shirafuji-no-taki”
  • Japanese: “しらふじ の たき”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Sacred Stone and Enomoto Shrine.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Arrival Hall and Keiga Gate.

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Worth a closer look: Horyuji and Kashihara.

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