2026 Aikawa Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

Tucked away in Aikawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shiokawa Falls is a rare spot where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the breath of nature. 🥹 Located in a corner of the Tanzawa Mountains, the waterfall, which emerges after a lush mountain path, feels like a secret place hidden by nature. 😉 Despite its easy access, the waterfall itself is impressive and beautiful enough to overwhelm visitors. One of the attractions of Shiokawa Falls is the overwhelming realism created by the spray of the falls. ✨✨✨ The water cascades down from a height of approximately 20 meters, sliding down the rock face and scattering fine droplets in all directions. The way the spray sparkles in the sunlight is like a natural illumination, making it a beautiful sight that will have you losing track of time. 😆 Another highlight of this spot is the ability to get up close to the falls and feel the spray directly on your skin. It's especially refreshing in the summer, as the coolness envelops your body, as if you were bathed in a natural mist shower. Surrounded by natural forest, you can enjoy different expressions with each season, from fresh greenery in spring to colorful foliage in autumn. The tranquil space, where the sound of the waterfall and the chirping of birds overlap, offers a time of calm and relaxation. While you can capture it in photos and videos, standing there, feeling the spray and experiencing the heartbeat of nature with all five senses, will help you forget the fatigue of everyday life. Shiozawa Falls is by no means a flashy tourist destination, but it is a hidden gem known only to those in the know, condensed with the inherent charm of nature. The cool world created by the spray of the waterfall and the serene air that soothes the soul are truly a must-see when you visit Aikawa Town. An unforgettable moment in nature awaits! 😉 ⚠️Caution⚠️The waterfall sprays a lot of water, so your feet will always be wet. ⚠️Wear non-slip footwear. 👟 😉+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+📍Name: Shiokawa Falls🗺️Address: Hanbara, Aikawa-cho, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture🕰️Hours: 24 hours💰Admission Fee: Free🅿️Parking: Free (There are a few spaces near the entrance to Shiokawa Falls.) Access🚗By car: Approximately 25 minutes via Prefectural Route 54 from the Sagamihara-Aikawa IC on the Ken-O Expressway. Free parking is available near the entrance to Shiokawa Falls (unpaved, limited space available). 🚞Train, 🚌Bus From Hon-Atsugi Station on the Odakyu Line, take the Kanagawa Chuo Bus bound for Hanbaru and get off at the Hanbaru bus stop. From there, it's about a 35-minute walk (there is a slightly uphill mountain path). #KanagawaTourism #AikawaTown #JapanTravelGuide

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Visited on a weekend in mid-April , come here for sakura sight seeing, there is full of sakura flower blooming on spring , if you are lucky you can see early blooming around end March , there is a toilet and restaurant around this park. According to the guidance of the facility ★Facilities for children That's what I'm talking about. It was certainly a large site with plenty of squares and playground equipment. The parking lot is large, and it is said that it will not be crowded unless it is in golden week on May first. If you research the water discharge plan of the dam in advance and go to the site from the parking lot on foot for 15 minutes, you will be able to see the dam with water discharge in the scenery looking up. This was the best recommendation. They are also nearby a folk museum in this park that you can see about some historical information here. Highly recommended to visit here on mid- April when full blooming of sakura flower with kid and family. Kid can enjoy playground here.

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Bear walk: A well-behaved bear appeared at Miyagase Dam The Bear took a walk around Miyagase Dam! ♪☆(^O^)/ #Outing #Memories

Bear walk: A well-behaved bear appeared in Aikawa Park The Bear took a walk down the Aikawa Park! ♪☆(^O^)/ #Outing #Memories

Bear walk: A well-behaved bear appeared on the top of the Miyagase Dam The Bear took a walk on the Miyagase Dam Crest! ♪☆(^O^)/ #Outing #Memories

Bear walk: A well-behaved bear appeared on the top of the Miyagase Dam The Bear took a walk on the Miyagase Dam Crest! ♪☆(^O^)/ #Outing #Memories