Hanamizu Falls in Hinohara
Pass Hossawa falls and continue driving on 205 for a few more minutes. It’s a 30 minute hike from the…
Pass Hossawa falls and continue driving on 205 for a few more minutes. It’s a 30 minute hike from the…
Within a short drive of Yokota Air Base, you’ll find the city feel of Tokyo quickly fades away and some…
In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…
It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…
One of my favorite things about Japan is the beautiful parks that are tucked all over. This park had been…
This park is 10 min from west gate and 20 min from east gate by car. You can see the…
My husband loves to fish and after being in Japan for almost a year and not fishing, I knew it…
Blueberries, strawberries and mushrooms galore can all be found to harvest at Sayama Berryland. The farm is about a forty…
If you’re comfortable with hiking 6-8 miles in a day with moderate elevation gain (1800-1900 feet), this is a pleasant…
Higashiyamato South Park is a place where history meets fun. Only 15-20 minutes from the East gate it is a…
Hokoji Temple – Shiozawayama Zenkoji Kano Royal Buddha About a 25 minute drive from base there is a Daibutsu (Big…
In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…
I found a great Tama River spot in Mitake and a dog-friendly pizza restaurant called YOSHIZO cafe. If you are…
Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…
Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…
If you find yourself in Hinohara Village, it’s worth checking out the Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall, an easy 15 minute hike. However, if…
Located near Hinode Town, and the Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall, the Mt Hinode trailhead is easy to get to from Yokota Air…
Located near Hinode Town, the Shiroiwa-no-taki waterfall (also known as Shiraito Falls, but in Hinode, not the larger falls of…
Near Hinohara Waterfalls is a beautiful rock cliff, with a narrow gorge cut by a clear mountain stream. You can climb…
Balance on the edge of an Egyptian palace, enter a den of crocodiles and become lunch for a giant gorilla…