Located deep within Yamanashi Prefecture’s mountainous interior lays the picturesque Nishizawa Valley. Sitting at the foot of Mount Kobushi-ga-take, this natural wilderness consists of a network of deep canyons, gorges, and waterfalls formed by the mighty Fueki River. Unsurprisingly, with its natural beauty, the Nishizawa Valley has become one of Yamanashi’s top attractions for both hikers and casual day trippers alike.
In total, this valley comprises of around 8 large waterfalls, each with amazingly unique features. The jewel in the crown is, without doubt, the largest set of falls known as Nanatsugama-Goden, ranked among one of the top 100 within Japan.
These falls can easily be reached via a mountain trail that spans over 9 kilometers and takes about 4 hours to complete. The trail-head for this path can easily be found as it is located directly opposite the bus stop. As you traverse along this narrow trail you will ascend along a series of craggy cliff tops which runs parallel to the mighty Fueki River. After about 50 minutes, you will witness the sights and hear the sound of gushing water as you pass by each fall.
