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…
If you’re comfortable with hiking 6-8 miles in a day with moderate elevation gain (1800-1900 feet), this is a pleasant…
Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…
If you’re looking to escape the heat from the Izu Peninsula beach or take in a bit of nature, then…
This rugged and volcanic piece of coastline is a great backdrop for the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge, lighthouse, and hikes. The 75ft…
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…
Shosenkyo Gorge runs through forested slopes and dramatic rock formations. It is one of the most scenic river valleys in…
Mount Takao (Takao-san) is about an hour from Yokota and offers sightseeing and hiking. You can take a ten-minute cable…
The towns of Magome and Tsumago used to be typical waypoints on Nakasendo, the road between Tokyo and Kyoto during the…
For a day hike, nothing beats the area around Mount Mitake (御岳山), if you ask me. The mountain is surrounded…
Our favorite Sunday drive is into the hills west of the base. In 45 minutes, we are parked and ready…