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…
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Waterfalls to Visit from YAB
Within a short drive of Yokota Air Base, you’ll find the city feel of Tokyo quickly fades away and some…
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Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…
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Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB
It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…
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Kyodo No Mori Park
One of my favorite things about Japan is the beautiful parks that are tucked all over. This park had been…
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Sayamaike park
This park is 10 min from west gate and 20 min from east gate by car. You can see the…
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Okutama Fishing Center
My husband loves to fish and after being in Japan for almost a year and not fishing, I knew it…
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Sayama Berryland
Blueberries, strawberries and mushrooms galore can all be found to harvest at Sayama Berryland. The farm is about a forty…
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Family-Friendly Hike from Mitake Station
If you’re comfortable with hiking 6-8 miles in a day with moderate elevation gain (1800-1900 feet), this is a pleasant…
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Higashiyamato South Park
Higashiyamato South Park is a place where history meets fun. Only 15-20 minutes from the East gate it is a…
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Hinode Big Buddha
Hokoji Temple – Shiozawayama Zenkoji Kano Royal Buddha About a 25 minute drive from base there is a Daibutsu (Big…
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Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome
In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…
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Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe
I found a great Tama River spot in Mitake and a dog-friendly pizza restaurant called YOSHIZO cafe. If you are…
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Saitama Museum of rivers
Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…
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MoriPark Outdoor Village
Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…
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Tengu-no-taki Waterfall, Hinohara
If you find yourself in Hinohara Village, it’s worth checking out the Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall, an easy 15 minute hike. However, if…
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Mt. Hinodeyama Hiking Trail
Located near Hinode Town, and the Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall, the Mt Hinode trailhead is easy to get to from Yokota Air…
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Shiroiwa-no-taki Waterfall and Hiking Trail
Located near Hinode Town, the Shiroiwa-no-taki waterfall (also known as Shiraito Falls, but in Hinode, not the larger falls of…
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Kanotoiwa Rock
Near Hinohara Waterfalls is a beautiful rock cliff, with a narrow gorge cut by a clear mountain stream. You can climb…
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Takao Trick Art Museum
Balance on the edge of an Egyptian palace, enter a den of crocodiles and become lunch for a giant gorilla…