Nature & Hike · Otaki / Ichihara
Yoro Valley 養老渓谷
Forested river valley in central Boso with Awamata Falls, hot springs and some of the Kanto region's latest autumn colors.
PriceFree
Getting thereYoro-keikoku Station (Kominato Railway), bus to Awamata
Time neededHalf day
Best timeLate November-early December
AddressAwamata, Otaki-machi, Isumi District, Chiba
About
The Yoro River has carved a winding valley through the Boso hills, with walking paths along the river, the Awamata Falls sliding over a long rock bed, hand-dug tunnels and small onsen inns. Its geology was selected as one of Japan's 100 geological sites, and the valley's maples peak as late as early December.
Highlights
- Awamata Falls
- Riverside walking trails
- Hot spring inns
- Late autumn leaves (late Nov-early Dec)
Tips
- Kominato Railway to Yoro-keikoku Station, then bus
- Weekends in autumn are busy
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