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Kakita River Springs
Fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji, this clear stream is considered one of Japan's three clearest rivers.
The Kakita River is a clear stream designated as a National Natural Monument that flows beside National Route 1. It is known for its springs, where snowmelt from Mt. Fuji emerges from the ground, and has been selected for lists such as Japan's 100 Famous Waters and 100 Natural Landscapes to Preserve for the 21st Century.
Along the walking trails, visitors can see lush greenery and rare wildlife, including Mishima baikamo water crowfoot, Genji fireflies, and kingfishers. The area is a popular destination for picnics and walks, attracting many people on weekends and holidays.
Around Kakita River Park, shops offer food and souvenirs distinctive to Shimizu Town, including local specialties such as koji and green rice, as well as products made with spring water from the Kakita River.
Highlights
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Approximately 1.2 million metric tons of spring water emerge each day.
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Selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters, the spring water is also available to taste at the Kakita River spring water collection point.
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The river remains at 59°F (15°C) throughout the year, feeling cool in summer and warm in winter.
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At the Spring Water Plaza in Kakita River Park, visitors can dip their feet into the water to experience its coolness and observe the points where it emerges from the ground.
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At the back of the park stands Kifune Shrine, a branch of the main Kifune Shrine in Kyoto dedicated to the deity of water and matchmaking.
Photos
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Second Observation Deck, Kakita River Park
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Spring Water Collection Point beside the Kakita River Park Parking Lot
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Spring Water Plaza, Kakita River Park
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Yatsuhashi Boardwalk in Kakita River Park
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 柿田川公園
- Postal Code
- 411-0907
- Address
- 71-7 Fushimi, Shimizu Town, Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Phone
- 055-975-7155 (Shimizu Town Tourist Information Center)
- Parking
- ¥200 per car; ¥1,000 per bus
- Closed on
- No closures
- Hours
- No set hours
- Access
- From JR Mishima Station, take a bus from Stop 4 to Kakita River Spring Park; from JR Numazu Station, take a bus from Stop 2 to Kakita River Spring Park. The park is approximately a 1-minute walk from the bus stop.
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)