🍃Emerald Blue Serenity: Exploring the Enchanting Nishizawa Gorge

Let’s escape Tokyo’s heat and dive into one of Yamanashi’s most beautiful gorge trails — Nishizawa Valley (西沢渓谷)! This stunning nature loop offers cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, mossy boulders, and deep green forest canopies — a photogenic and refreshing summer hike perfect for those who love riverside trails and lush scenery.

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🚶‍♂️ Hike Overview
Route: Nishizawa-keikoku Iriguchi → Nanatsugama-Godan-no-Taki (famous 5-tier waterfall) → return loop
Distance: ~10 km
Time: ~4.5 to 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (well-maintained path, occasional rocky sections)
Scenery: Waterfalls, gorges, wooden bridges, streams, shady forests
Elevation gain: ~500 m
Finish: Back at Nishizawa-keikoku Iriguchi bus stop → return bus to Enzan Station

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📅 Date & Time
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Meeting Point: Nishizawa Keikoku Iriguchi bus stop (西沢渓谷入口バス停)
Meeting Time: 10:05 AM
We’ll meet right when the bus arrives from Enzan Station and start the hike after a short break and intro!

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🚉 Suggested Public Transport from Tokyo
6:22 AM: JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station
7:05 AM: Arrive Takao Station, transfer
7:26 AM: Take Chuo Honsen local train to Enzan Station
8:44 AM: Arrive Enzan Station, exit from South Exit
9:05 AM: Board the Bus to Nishizawa Valley from Bus Stop No.1
10:05 AM: Arrive at Nishizawa-keikoku Iriguchi (meeting point)

✅ Make sure to use your IC card or purchase tickets in advance.

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🧳 What to Bring

✔ 1.5–2L water + electrolytes
✔ Snacks/lunch (no shops at trailhead)
✔ Comfortable hiking shoes (trail can be wet/slippery)
✔ Rain gear
✔ Hat, sunscreen, bug spray
✔ Towel & extra socks (optional)
✔ Trash bag — leave no trace!

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💰 Cost

Train + bus fare will be approximately ¥4,000–¥5,000 roundtrip.

Organizer fee ¥1000

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✅ How to Join

If you’d like to join, message me on LINE with the event name.
I’ll add you to the LINE group where we’ll share all trip info, updates, and logistics.

📲 LINE link: https://line.me/ti/p/rW9s9Vqrw6

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This hike is great for first-timers, photographers, and nature lovers.
Let’s spend a peaceful summer day exploring this magical valley! 🌿📸💦