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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…

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…

Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer

Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids

Jamie Cowan July 16, 2015July 16, 2020

Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…

Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, Izu Peninsula
ACTIVITIES Weekend Getaways

Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, Izu Peninsula

Nexon July 23, 2014July 16, 2020

If you’re looking to escape the heat from the Izu Peninsula beach or take in a bit of nature, then…

Jogasaki Coastline, Izu Peninsula
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Jogasaki Coastline, Izu Peninsula

Nexon July 22, 2014July 8, 2020

This rugged and volcanic piece of coastline is a great backdrop for the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge, lighthouse, and hikes. The 75ft…

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…

Shosenkyo Gorge
ACTIVITIES Day Trips

Shosenkyo Gorge

Straus May 15, 2013July 16, 2020

Shosenkyo Gorge runs through forested slopes and dramatic rock formations. It is one of the most scenic river valleys in…

ACTIVITIES

Mount Takao

Straus August 22, 2012July 15, 2020

Mount Takao (Takao-san)  is about an hour from Yokota and offers sightseeing and hiking. You can take a ten-minute cable…

ACTIVITIES

Magome and Tsumago: Stroll the Ancient Highway

YokotaTravelEditor July 19, 2012July 15, 2020

The towns of Magome and Tsumago used to be typical waypoints on Nakasendo, the road between Tokyo and Kyoto during the…

Mount Mitake
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Mount Mitake

YokotaTravelEditor April 5, 2012July 16, 2020

For a day hike, nothing beats the area around Mount Mitake (御岳山), if you ask me. The mountain is surrounded…

Hinohara Waterfall (Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall)
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB

Hinohara Waterfall (Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall)

YokotaTravelEditor September 25, 2011July 16, 2020

Our favorite Sunday drive is into the hills west of the base. In 45 minutes, we are parked and ready…

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