Itajiki Valley

Ootaki is a beautiful waterfall in Itajiki Valley and certainly worth visiting if you have the time.

After a quick lunch at a soba restaurant serving hand-kneaded local Mitake Soba, we drove a couple of minutes further upstream from Shousenkyou to Arakawa Dam. We followed a map we had obtained at the...

It's a waterfall that I want you to see once.

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You can see the spectacular waterfall just a short walk, so it is recommended for those who like nature. However, sneakers are a must because there are some steep slopes to reach the waterfall. If you have weak legs, be careful.

Good.

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It was a little above Shosenkyo and there weren't many tourists, but it was really good. I was able to enter the basin and enjoy it.

Itashiki Valley, a power spot in the unexplored region

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It's a power spot to feel nature quietly. The road is well maintained and there is a promenade, but please visit with slippery shoes. The autumn leaves are wonderful, but I like fresh green.

Tree leaking sun

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I was able to guide a friend who lived in Kofu. It's a small valley that doesn't even ride a tourist guide, but it was very pleasant to be able to pour soft sunlight through the trees. The footing is bad, so please come with sneakers.