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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Nippara Limestone Caves
For an outing with your family that is not too far from Yokota, head for Chichibu-Tama National Park and Nippara…
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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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Canyons - Canyoning at Minakami
If you want a one of a kind of adventure while living in Japan, try canyoning with Canyons Adventure Tours. …
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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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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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Outdoor Pools open during Summer
Here is a list of local outdoor pools open during the summer months - culled in 2012 by Shelby Hansen…
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Tama River Trail
If you are looking for a place to bike or run, consider the paved trail that follows the Tama River. …
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Fujiten
Fujiten is a ski resort at the bottom of Mt. Fuji about 90 minutes from Yokota Air Base. It is an…
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Nagano Snow Monkeys
The opportunity to visit the Nagano Snow Monkeys is a truly unique experience. You are able to view these wild…
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Nikko
A few hour trip from Yokota Air Base is one of Japan’s most famous shrines - National Park Nikko. The…
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Okutama
Okutama Lake and Dam If you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon in the mountains, then Lake Okutama is for you.…
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Ome River Walk, Near Mt. Mitake
This a beautiful place to walk along the river, near the base of Mt. Mitake in Ome. You can get…
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Ome Roller Slide (Kabokuen Park)
This is a great outing for families, and only about 11km from Yokota. The slide is said to be 300 meters…
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The Plum Blossoms of Yoshino Baigo, Ome
As mentioned in the comment below, this place is closed until further notice. One famous spot for seeing Japan’s plum…
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Koganei Park & The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
This park, on Itsukaichi Kaido and just 15.5 km from Yokota, features large grassy fields, deep woods and cherry trees.…
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Ozawa Sake Brewery Sawanoi, Ome
Ozawa Brewery makes Sawanoi Sake. Sawanoi Sake is one of the best selling sakes made in the Kanto Plain. Family…
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Obstacle Course Park - Noyama Kita
Children will swing like monkeys in this sprawling, well-equipped park. It’s less than three miles from the East Gate and…