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Two hours away from downtown Tokyo, the Okutama area is a green haven, quite different from the central area of tangled concrete jungle. Okutama boasts a wide range of activities for nature lovers, and the Hossawa Falls are a great spot to explore.
The serene hideaway is a fifteen minute walk from the nearest bus stop, up a gentle slope. Perfect for a day trip, the walk to the waterfall takes you past a small tofu stand, a quirky café, and an old post office-turned-souvenir-shop.
Parking space is limited and can become quite crowded on weekend/holidays. Where possible, travelling via public transportation is recommended.
Okutama area is the city's slice of rural Japan. Its lakes and mountains attract outdoorsy types for activities ranging from kayaking and...
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A great place to absorb the positive energy of mother nature. This waterfall apparently freezes for a week or so in the winters but I enjoyed this place on a warm spring day with few people. The water is crystal clear and looks great for a dip in the summer.
The route from the main road to parking lot is narrow and the parking lot fills up fast in peak season. There are some eating options near the parking lot (Italian, Japanese and a sweets shop). The waterfall is a 15 minute beginner level hike from the parking lot and you can recharge at the restaurants near the parking lot after completing the hike.
Hinohara village is a relatively less known part of Tokyo and difficult to access without car but this is one of the many hidden treasures in this big...
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They are so clever that they shred the woods into a smaller pieces and lay them onto the pavement towards Hossawa falls. Listening to the cold water flowing down the stream as you walk further inside. It's an adventure for me, to have travel all the way down from the city alone, and back to hotel and to board my flight on that day. Remember, the timing for bus is 1hr interval. If u are going back to terminal. Do not take Bus from the same direction as you alighted. Bus will go all the way up and stop for resting. Then u have to alight n pay again back...
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