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About 2 hours from Tokyo! 3 autumn foliage viewing spots in the naturally rich Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture!
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Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps. Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture is surrounded by some of Japan's most famous mountains. It's an easily accessible area, just two hours by car or train from Tokyo, and about an hour by car from Mount Fuji. In Hokuto City, surrounded by abundant natu...
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It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.
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- Higashizawa Bridge, a red bridge that appears between the mountains
- The contrast between the emerald-colored clear stream and the autumn leaves - Ojiro River Valley
- Autumn leaves coloring the mountain stream with the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background - Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge
Higashizawa Bridge, a red bridge that appears between the mountains
Higashizawa Bridge is well known as the "red bridge." It is 90 meters long.
The red bridge spanning the Jigokudani Valley of the Higashizawa River on the Kawamata River stands out against the backdrop of the autumn leaves of the Yatsugatake Mountains, making it a great photo spot.
You can park your car at the observation deck on the east side of the bridge (Kiyosato Station side) and enjoy the view.
The contrast between the emerald-colored clear stream and the autumn leaves - Ojiro River Valley
You can stroll along the adjacent valley path at the Ojira River, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters.
Starting from the parking lot, cross the suspension bridge next to Takeu Komagatake Shrine, and after walking a short distance you will reach the emerald-colored Sengafuchi.
If you want to do some serious trekking you can continue further and visit a number of waterfalls.
Autumn leaves coloring the mountain stream with the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background - Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge
The Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge is also known as the "Yellow Bridge" in comparison to the Higashizawa Ohashi Bridge, commonly known as the "Red Bridge," and is literally painted yellow.
From the bridge you can see the Yatsugatake Mountains to the north, the Southern Alps to the southwest, and Mt. Fuji to the south - a wonderful view. The best place to view the bridge is from the observation deck parking lot on the Kiyosato Station side of the bridge.
The mountains take on a brilliant color in the autumn foliage season. Why not travel a little way from the Tokyo metropolitan area or Mount Fuji to enjoy some hidden gems for viewing the autumn leaves?
As you tour the colorful city, you can also see Mount Fuji shining against the autumn sky.
It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.
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