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Hanamizu Falls in Hinohara
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Hanamizu Falls in Hinohara

YokotaTravelEditor July 17, 2020

Pass Hossawa falls and continue driving on 205 for a few more minutes. It’s a 30 minute hike from the…

Waterfalls to Visit from YAB
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Within an Hour of YAB

Waterfalls to Visit from YAB

Meagan Henry July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Within a short drive of Yokota Air Base, you’ll find the city feel of Tokyo quickly fades away and some…

Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota

Meagan Henry July 8, 2020July 16, 2020

In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…

Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB
ACTIVITIES WELCOME TO YOKOTA Within an Hour of YAB

Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB

Meagan Henry July 6, 2020July 16, 2020

It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…

Kyodo No Mori Park
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Kyodo No Mori Park

Deena Brunson September 23, 2019July 16, 2020

One of my favorite things about Japan is the beautiful parks that are tucked all over. This park had been…

Sayamaike park
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Sayamaike park

Deena Brunson July 28, 2019July 16, 2020

This park is 10 min from west gate and 20 min from east gate by car. You can see the…

Okutama Fishing Center
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Okutama Fishing Center

Deena Brunson July 1, 2019July 16, 2020

My husband loves to fish and after being in Japan for almost a year and not fishing, I knew it…

Sayama Berryland
ACTIVITIES Spring Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Sayama Berryland

Deena Brunson June 26, 2019July 16, 2020

Blueberries, strawberries and mushrooms galore can all be found to harvest at Sayama Berryland. The farm is about a forty…

ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Family-Friendly Hike from Mitake Station

Angela Vaillant April 22, 2019July 16, 2020

If you’re comfortable with hiking 6-8 miles in a day with moderate elevation gain (1800-1900 feet), this is a pleasant…

ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Higashiyamato South Park

Angela Vaillant August 24, 2018July 16, 2020

Higashiyamato South Park is a place where history meets fun. Only 15-20 minutes from the East gate it is a…

Hinode Big Buddha
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Hinode Big Buddha

Angela Vaillant June 26, 2018July 16, 2020

Hokoji Temple – Shiozawayama Zenkoji Kano Royal Buddha About a 25 minute drive from base there is a Daibutsu (Big…

Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome

Angela Vaillant June 26, 2018July 16, 2020

In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…

Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe

YokotaTravelEditor August 13, 2016July 16, 2020

I found a great Tama River spot in Mitake and a dog-friendly pizza restaurant called YOSHIZO cafe. If you are…

ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Saitama Museum of rivers

YokotaTravelEditor June 21, 2016July 16, 2020

Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…

MoriPark Outdoor Village
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

MoriPark Outdoor Village

YokotaTravelEditor July 18, 2015July 16, 2020

Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…

Tengu-no-taki Waterfall, Hinohara
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Tengu-no-taki Waterfall, Hinohara

YokotaTravelEditor May 30, 2014July 16, 2020

If you find yourself in Hinohara Village, it’s worth checking out the Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall, an easy 15 minute hike. However, if…

Mt. Hinodeyama Hiking Trail
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Mt. Hinodeyama Hiking Trail

YokotaTravelEditor April 28, 2014July 16, 2020

Located near Hinode Town, and the Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall, the Mt Hinode trailhead is easy to get to from Yokota Air…

Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall and Hiking Trail
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall and Hiking Trail

YokotaTravelEditor April 27, 2014July 16, 2020

Located near Hinode Town, the Shiroiwa-no-taki waterfall (also known as Shiraito Falls, but in Hinode, not the larger falls of…

Kanotoiwa Rock
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Kanotoiwa Rock

YokotaTravelEditor March 19, 2014July 16, 2020

Near Hinohara Waterfalls is a beautiful rock cliff, with a narrow gorge cut by a clear mountain stream. You can climb…

Takao Trick Art Museum
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Takao Trick Art Museum

YokotaTravelEditor December 9, 2012July 20, 2020

Balance on the edge of an Egyptian palace, enter a den of crocodiles and become lunch for a giant gorilla…

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