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Valley Spots in Yamanashi Area

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  • Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge
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    Kofu city, Yamanashi prefecture
    Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge is said to be the most picturesque valley in Japan. There is a lot to see here including cliffs and strange rocks, and powerful waterfalls like Senga-taki Falls. And especially in autumn, the contrast of the red and yellow trees against the bare white rock is a fine sight indeed. Enjoy the beauty created by nature while taking a walk along the river side.
    Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge image
  • Nishizawa Gorge
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi-shi
    You’ll find this canyon in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. It is known as one of the country’s leading “forest therapy” spots. There’s a promenade inside the canyon, and you can enjoy trekking and hiking as well. In addition to the Nanatsugama Godan Falls, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls, you’ll also find a matrix of caverns, a frog-shaped rock formation, and many other sights. It’s also a well-known rhododendron and fall foliage spot, and plenty of tourists visit throughout the seasons.
    Nishizawa Gorge image
  • Ryumon Gorge
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    Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Yamatochoutano
    Ryumon Gorge runs from the Tano District, Yamato-cho, in the city of Koshu to the Tenmoku District. Walking trails have been put in place for 2.4 kilometers along the Hikawa Valley, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful natural environment in every season, from new greenery in the spring to autumn leaves. Each species of tree is identified with a nameplate, making the trail a superb place for nature study. There are spots in the gorge where visitors can fish for char, amago trout, and other river fish. The trail ends at Seiunji Temple and Tenmokuzan Onsen, a hot spring where weary hikers can rest for a while.
    Ryumon Gorge image
  • Hontanigawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Sutamachouhishi
    Hontanigawa River Gorge extends from its source on Mt. Kinpu in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, and continues to Lake Mizugaki (Enzan Dam), crossing Masutomi Radium Hot Spring from east to west. In 2008, the headwaters region of Mt. Kinpu and Mt. Mizugaki that includes the Hontanigawa River was designated as one of the Top 100 Heisei Famous Water. With its clear, pure water and rocks of various sizes, and trees such as maples and Mongolian oaks, it is delightful in any season, offering rich greenery in spring and summer and brightly colored leaves in the fall. Wading areas have been set up along the river, so that everyone can easily make themselves familiar with this famous water resource.
    Hontanigawa Valley image
  • Ojiragawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Hakushuchoushirasu 8886
    The clear streams of the Ojira River, sourced by Mt. Kaikomagatake, were selected as one of Japan's 100 best waters. This scenic spot, enhanced by the beautiful contrast between the emerald green mountain stream and the seasonal beauty of the ravine, features many waterfalls and pools of various sizes, including the Jinja Falls and the Fudo Falls. A trail has been built along the ravine, but caution is required due to the rugged terrain and steep slopes. We recommend wearing clothing suitable for mountain climbing.
    Ojiragawa Valley image
  • Okubosawa
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    Yamanashi Yamanashi-shi
    "One of the streams which flow in Nishizawa Gorge in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. This stream's name literally translates to ""large basin stream,"" a name derived from the fact that it was the deepest of the streams encountered when building roads to circumvent them while constructing an extension to the Sanen kido rail line (now the Nishizawa Gorge Walking Path Alternate Route) once used to transport timber."
  • Ashigawa Gorge
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    Yamanashi Kofu Furusekimachi
    A 25 kilometer long gorge which starts at Mt. Kurodake, the tallest peak in the Misaka Mountains and selected for inclusion in a list of Yamanashi's 100 most famous mountains. Here untouched natural wilderness can still be found, and visitors can take in fresh verdure in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and the vast beauty of the gorge throughout the year. Fish such as wild char and Japanese salmon live in the gorge, making it a renowned fishing destination as well.
    Ashigawa Gorge image
  • Hakuho Valley
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    Yamanashi Minami-Alps-shi Ashiyasu Ashikura
    30 minutes from the Shirane Interchange on the Chubu-Odan Expressway via National Route 52, and an hour from the Ashiyasu Municipal Parking Area via the bus bound for Hirogawara. This gorge sprawls along the Noro River, whose source lies among the three Shirane mountains. Once unexplored, virgin forest, today the area is a renowned destination for fall foliage viewing. From mid- to late October, the gorge is decorated with the colorful foliage of Japanese rowans, beeches, and maples; the views from the suspension bridge spanning the gorge and from the busses which travel the Southern Japan Alps forest road following the gorge are also beautiful. Note that the use of personal vehicles in the area is prohibited and visitors must take a bus or a taxi from Ashiyasu. Note that the forest road is closed in winter.
    Hakuho Valley image
  • Hayakawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Minamikoma-gun Hayakawacho
    A 40-50-minute drive from the Kamisawa Intersection on National Route 52. This valley was formed by the Hayakawa River, a river running through the center of town. The Southern Alps Highway following the valley is a popular driving course along which visitors can take in the abundant seasonal changes in the area, from fresh verdure in spring to fall foliage in autumn. The best time to enjoy the spring greenery is from mid- to late May. The fall foliage is at its best from mid-October to early November, and looks particularly stunning from bridges such as Mikaeri Bridge enclosed on the left and right by mountains and set off by the white stone of the riverbed. The primary trees in the area include Japanese maples, zelkovas, oaks, and larches.
  • Taba Canyon
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    Yamanashi Kitatsuru-gun Tabayamamura
    The entire 10 kilometers the Ome Highway follows the Taba River in Tabayama Village in the Tama River headwaters region is considered a magnificent fall foliage viewing destination. The reds and golds of the area's maples, horse chestnuts, and oaks are well balanced and stunningly color both the river and mountain sides of the highway. Nametoro, a picturesque destination a 30-minute walk west of Taba notable for its stream waters weaving between mountains and boulders, is known for its particularly beautiful fall foliage. Visitors can also enjoy hot spring bathing in the Nomekoiyu bathhouse in the area.
    Taba Canyon image
  • Inui Tokuyama Tokuwa Valley
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    Yamanashi Yamanashi-shi Mitomi Tokuwa
  • Ryumonkyo
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    Yamanashi Koshu-shi Yamatocho Tano
  • Doshigawa Valley
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    Kanagawa Sagamihara-shi Midori-ku Aone
  • Ishisoragawa Valley
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    Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture Takekawa town Yanagisawa
  • Itajiki Valley
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    Yamanashi Kofu Kamiobinacho
  • Mt.Ojo Valley
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    Yamanashi Minamikoma-gun Minobucho Ojiro
  • Omukawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Hokuto Mukawacho Yanagisawa
  • O Yanagawa Valley
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    Yamanashi Minamikoma-gun Fujikawacho Jikkoku
  • Katsuragawa Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Otsuki-shi Saruhashimachi Saruhashi
  • Kawamata Higashizawa Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Hokuto Oizumicho Nishiide
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Yamanashi prefecture is the proud home of one of Japan’s most celebrated icons: Mount Fuji. Although the mountain straddles both Yamanashi and Shizuoka, the most breathtaking views of Fuji-san can be seen from the Fuji Five Lakes north of the mountain in Yamanashi prefecture. The plethora of outdoor activities in and around the lakes all have the benefit of the country’s highest mountain as their backdrop, and we can assure you that it is an unforgettable sight.

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