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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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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Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids
Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…
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Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, Izu Peninsula
If you’re looking to escape the heat from the Izu Peninsula beach or take in a bit of nature, then…
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Jogasaki Coastline, Izu Peninsula
This rugged and volcanic piece of coastline is a great backdrop for the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge, lighthouse, and hikes. The 75ft…
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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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Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge runs through forested slopes and dramatic rock formations. It is one of the most scenic river valleys in…
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Mount Takao
Mount Takao (Takao-san) is about an hour from Yokota and offers sightseeing and hiking. You can take a ten-minute cable…
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Magome and Tsumago: Stroll the Ancient Highway
The towns of Magome and Tsumago used to be typical waypoints on Nakasendo, the road between Tokyo and Kyoto during the…
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Mount Mitake
For a day hike, nothing beats the area around Mount Mitake (御岳山), if you ask me. The mountain is surrounded…
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Hinohara Waterfall (Hossawa-no-taki Waterfall)
Our favorite Sunday drive is into the hills west of the base. In 45 minutes, we are parked and ready…