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  • Nishizawa Valley

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    Isawa /Katsunuma /Yamanashi

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    The trekking course that circles the valley, which was formed by clear water eroding huge granite rocks, is full of sights such as waterfalls, bridges, clear streams and oddly shaped rocks.
    The beauty of the valley is truly breathtaking, with the famous Nanatsugama five-stage waterfall, which has been selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, as well as the Mie Waterfall, Ryujin Waterfall, Koito Waterfall, Teisen Waterfall and various other waterfalls.
    However, due to a landslide caused by heavy rain on 14 June 2021, the hypothetical footpath near the Takimi Bridge in Nishizawa Gorge has collapsed and is scheduled to be closed until the end of March 2024, so the Takimi Bridge near the Nanatsugama 5-stage Falls will not be accessible.
    The valley has a promenade where visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes unique to the valley, and is visited by many tourists during the rhododendrons in May and the autumn leaves in Autumn.
    The relaxing effects of forest bathing have been proven and the Nishizawa Valley has been recognised as a forest therapy base, and has also been selected as one of the '100 best waters of the Heisei Era', '100 best forest bathing forests', '100 best water source forests' and so on.

    ADDRESS Yamanashi, Yamanashi 404-0201
    PHONE Yamanashi City Tourist Association (0553)22-1111/(0553)20-1400 (direct)
    Reception hours (8:30-17:15)
    E-MAIL None.
    ACCESS By train
    JR Chuo Main Line Yamanashi-shi Station, Yamanashi Citizen Bus Nishizawa Valley Line 60 min. from Nishizawa Valley Entrance alighting.
    JR Chuo Main Line Shioyama Station Yamanashi-Kotsu Bus Nishizawa Keidani Line 60 min. alighting at Nishizawa Gorge Iriguchi Bus Stop.

    By car
    Chuo Expressway Katsunuma IC 60 min.
    CAR PARK Municipal parking lot, 60 standard vehicles
    Roadside Station Mitomi north parking lot, 200 standard vehicles.
    Pay parking only during autumn leaf colour.
    REGULAR HOLIDAY *The boardwalk is closed in winter. (1 Dec - 28 Apr: may be earlier or later depending on snowfall and other conditions).
    OPENING TIME sunrise
    CLOSING TIME sunset
    LANGUAGE Basically Japanese
    TOILET Nishizawa Valley entrance, Netori Bridge, Nishizawa Villa, Kuroganeyama trail entrance.
    OTHER FACILITIES Roadside Station Mitomi
    PAYING METHOD None.
    TAX FREE None.
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE

    https://www.yamanashishi-kankou.com/nature/nishizawa_keikoku/
    GOOGLE MAP

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/SJQeFHvz2jocMxrNA
    NOTES

    ◆Yamanashi Prefecture has requested that the following ‘five rules for climbers to follow thoroughly’ regarding their behaviour when entering the mountain.
    We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
    Physical condition: Never enter the mountain if you have any concerns about your physical condition.
    Gathering information: make sure that mountain lodges and tent sites are open and book in advance.
    Mountain selection: choose a mountain with a sufficiently low level of difficulty.
    Action plan: follow a mountaineering plan that avoids crowding.
    Equipment: carry infection-prevention equipment and take rubbish with you.
    Updated 6 May 2022