Mt. Fuji's ‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Appear Earlier Than Usual Due to Early Snowmelt
- Posted on May 12, 2026
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Mt. Fuji's ‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Appear Earlier Than Usual Due to Early Snowmelt
SHIZUOKA — “Phantom waterfalls,” normally only seen during snowmelt season near Mt. Fuji’s Subashiri Fifth Station in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, have made their seasonal appearance earlier than usual to the delight of climbers.