2025 Kawanehon Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Access: Car 🚗 Tourist Spot: Sumatakyo Dream Suspension Bridge Dining & Restaurants: A few in Sumatakyo Onsen Town. There's nothing around 🤣 Top 5 Suspension Bridges You Want to Cross Before You Die This place has also been selected as one of the 100 Suspension Bridges You Want to Cross! "Sumatakyo Dream Suspension Bridge" Miraculous Blue!! This is really the only place that's blue. Unfortunately it was raining on the day I went ☔ I think it would look even more beautiful on a sunny day ♡ It's deep in the mountains and can only be reached by car, and there are many passes, and it's hard for the driver, but, It's definitely worth going!! If you go early in the morning when there are no people around, you can take your time taking photos, so I recommend going early❣️ Wear comfortable shoes👞Even small children around elementary school age can enjoy it!! Please go and check it out😍❣️ #DomesticTrip

Visited in September 2023 *Sumata Gorge Dream Suspension Bridge Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture ◇ 40 minutes by bus from Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway 20 minutes on foot from Sumata Gorge Onsen Bus Stop The gorge of the Sumata River, a tributary of the Oi River in central Shizuoka Prefecture It is said to be the last unexplored area of ​​the Oi River The Dream Suspension Bridge is one of the popular spots In addition to the meaning that it is so fantastical that it will appear in your dreams, it is also said to be a bridge that is so scary to cross that it will appear in your dreams ✨ This suspension bridge was ranked in the top 10 pedestrian suspension bridges in the world that you want to cross at least once 😊 The emerald green is very beautiful, so please visit it ✨ #ShizuokaTourism#ShizuokaTrip#Shizuoka #SumataGorge #DreamSuspensionBridge #SuspensionBridge #DamLake #UnexploredArea #BreathtakingView

This time, we will introduce some of the most stunning blue spots in Shizuoka Prefecture that will make you want to visit in the summer. ① Dream Suspension Bridge This popular spot is often featured in the media. The lake surface shines beautifully in emerald green and cobalt blue due to a phenomenon called the Tyndall effect. Sumata Gorge, where Dream Suspension Bridge is located, also has hot springs, so it's fun to relax there after a walk♨ You can get there by car or Oigawa Railway and local bus. ② Mishima Skywalk Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Mishima. It's also fun that there are leisure facilities such as Forest Adventure attached to it♪ It's also close to Motohakone, so you can enjoy it while sightseeing in Hakone. ③ Shiraito Falls A beautiful waterfall with a thin falling waterfall that looks like a white thread. The contrast with the blue of the waterfall basin is beautiful♪ It's close to Mt. Fuji, so it's a spot you should visit in addition to sightseeing around Fuji. ④ Aoki Terrace A terrace located in Izu Panorama Park. On clear days, you can see the upside-down Mt. Fuji reflected on the water surface. You can get to the park by ropeway. ⑤ Blue Cave Izu's Blue Cave, located on Dogashima Island. You can see it from above or from the cove, but you can also enter it on a sightseeing boat. (You can't enter on days with high waves) A path created by the ebb and flow of the tides, known as the Tombolo phenomenon, appears on nearby Sanshiro Island (at low tide). ⑥ Kakitagawa Springs A spring spot located within Kakitagawa Park. Mt. Fuji's groundwater is filtered through lava and springs out with extremely high transparency. The water is said to be almost sterile, and there is also a water-drawing spot. #ShizuokaTourism #ShizuokaTourism #ShizuokaTourism #IzuTourism #IzuTourism #DomesticTourism #DomesticTourLovers #MarriedWomenTour #CoupleTour #ShizuokaDate #ScenicSpot #SummerTour #SummerDate #DreamSuspensionBridge #SumataGorge #SumataGorgeDreamSuspensionBridge #WalkingOnThePromenade #ILoveMtFuji #PlacesWhereYouCanSeeMtFuji #PlacesWhereYouCanSeeMtFuji #ShizuokaOuting

Okuoi Lakeside Station stands on Lake Okuoi, a reservoir lake with a beautiful emerald green surface. The Okuoi Rainbow Bridge, an iron bridge of the Southern Alps Abt Line (Ikawa Line), spans the station, making it a spectacular spot that looks as if it is floating on the lake. Even if you can't get a train ticket, you can see the station from the observation deck. The view from the Abt Line's trolley train is also very beautiful. #ShizuokaTourism #trip2023

#ShizuokaTourism A must-visit in Shizuoka is Sumata Gorge! You can cross a suspension bridge over a truly beautiful emerald-colored lake. If you go by car from Shizuoka Station, it takes about 2 hours. If you go by train, take the Oigawa Railway Oigawa Main Line from Shin-Kanaya Station and then a local bus, and it takes about 2 hours. During the tourist season, traffic on the mountain road is one-way, so you should allow about 3 hours. The road is bad and it's difficult to get there, but it's still worth it. It has been discovered that the water of the Sumata River, where the Dream Suspension Bridge is located, is very clean, with very few particles and plankton, all the way to the bottom. When light shines on such water, only blue light with a short wavelength is reflected, and the Tyndall effect can be seen. In other words, the beautiful blue color of the water seen at the Dream Suspension Bridge represents the beauty of the water quality. And if you're lucky, you can meet a Japanese serow. They are not very wary of humans and will come down to very close to you. #Dream Suspension Bridge #Sumatakyo Dream Suspension Bridge

#Japan Attractions #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan Travel Guide #Autumn Leaves In autumn, you can see the autumn leaves in many places in Japan🇯🇵, of which I was most impressed by Inchatsu Creek, located in Shizuoka Prefecture! Inch and creek has a fantastic suspension bridge, it is known as a place to visit once in a lifetime! ✨ Only one person can stand at a time, very narrow! The bridge rocked a little while walking, but that was exciting enough! 🤩The bottom is emerald color💚💙 And clear lake water, and all around is colorful red leaves, with different colors🎨, it's like being in a secret place! Inches and creeks open irregularly outside of the fall, but come in the fall and it's really worth a visit! 👍🏻👍🏻 📍Cun and stream

I went to Dream Suspension Bridge on the weekend ✨ There is a line to cross the bridge. You should be prepared to wait on weekends. If it rains the day before, the river will be muddy, so I recommend going the next day when the weather is good 💯 The view from the bridge was also amazing 👏🏻 #summerweekendtrip #shizuoka #shizuokatourism #coupletrip #amazingview

Yume no Tsuribashi Bridge (Dream Suspension Bridge) is in an area called Sumatakyo Hot Springs in Kawanehon. The bridge is 90 meters long and extends over the Oma Dam Lake. From the right side of the bridge, visitors can take in the beautiful scenery of the emerald green lake surrounded by mountains. The view from the bridge of the lovely valley surrounded by nature is a one-of-a-kind experience. The best season to visit is the summer, with its lush green, or in autumn to see the foliage. It can become crowded during those times and there may be some waiting time to cross the bridge. Address: Kawanehon, Haibara District, Shizuoka 428-0402, Japan Open daily: 0700-1700 How to get there: To get to the Yume no Tsuribashi Bridge, board a bus from Senzu Station and get off at the last stop, Sumatakyo Onsen. The bus stop is right outside of Senzu Station. After riding for about 40 minutes, you will arrive at Sumatakyo Onsen. From the bus stop, you will have to walk about 30 minutes to get to the bridge. #unforgettableexperiences #naturalwonders

Kawane Oyama Station on the Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line is a remote station in Shizuoka Prefecture. The journey is so steep that you'll wonder if there's a station in a place like this, and the excitement you feel when you arrive there will be unforgettable. It is said that there are very few users, but this wonderful station, worthy of being called a "station building," and surrounded by nature, is undoubtedly a station full of charm. You never know what will happen on a trip, and you wonder what kind of encounters await you. That's the beauty of traveling. It's a spot that makes you think that! Please come and visit. #Breathtaking views #Japanese scenery #Encounters on the road #Shizuoka sightseeing #Breathtaking views

Do you know "Sumata Gorge" in Kawanehon-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture? 🤔 Sumata Gorge is also known as "Dream Suspension Bridge"‼ ️✨ There is a beautiful cobalt blue lake under the bridge, and it is a popular date spot😳✨ There is also Sumata Gorge Onsen nearby, so you can enjoy it on a day trip or overnight stay🥳✨ Please visit Sumata Gorge in Shizuoka‼ ️ #Breathtaking view #Sumata Gorge #Sumata Gorge Onsen #Dream Suspension Bridge #Shizuoka Prefecture #Breathtaking view#A trip to enjoy spring

[Shizuoka Prefecture, Sumata Gorge - Dream Suspension Bridge] Sumata Gorge is located in Kawanehon-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is 90m long and 8m high, spanning the Oma Dam Lake. This is a hidden suspension bridge that is so popular that it was selected as one of the "10 pedestrian suspension bridges in the world you want to cross before you die." This time, I crossed this suspension bridge. Only about 10 people can cross at a time, so you may have to wait 3-4 hours during popular times...! When I went, there were hardly any people, so I was able to cross slowly and take photos! The view was truly spectacular, and I understood why people want to cross it before they die! It is said that if you pray in the middle of the suspension bridge, your love wish will come true, and it is also famous as a power spot! There is Sumata Gorge Onsen nearby! It is close to Sumata Gorge Onsen, so please visit it after visiting the hot springs! #Tourism support #Shizuoka #Spectacular view #Couple trip #Hot spring

Located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is the entrance to the Southern Alps! Introducing the large suspension bridge "Dream Suspension Bridge" over Sumata Gorge ✨ The beautiful blue color of the water is called the "Tyndall phenomenon" and is said to represent the beauty of the water quality! ! When the wind is blowing, the bridge shakes quite a bit, so it was scarier than I imagined! 🌉Spot name: Sumata Gorge Dream Suspension Bridge 📍Location: Senzu Sumata Gorge Onsen, Kawane-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: *The official website warns that you should cross the suspension bridge by 4pm! 🚘Access: About 90 minutes from Shimada Kanaya I.C. *You can also get there by train, but since there are many transfers, it is recommended to go by car, such as a rental car! #Breathtaking views #Breathtaking views spots #0 yen trip February 2025

Introducing the shop "Handmade Shop Sato" that I found when I entered the popular tourist spot "Dream Suspension Bridge" in Shizuoka recently✨ It's located just before the entrance to "Dream Suspension Bridge", so you can stop by on your way there and back◎ The specialty of this shop is potato mochi and wasabi soba📝It was my first time to try potato mochi, but it was delicious with a good balance of sweet and spicy sauce🌟 🍽️Spot name: Handmade Shop Sato 📍Location: 🕰️Business hours: 6:00-18:00 (7:00-18:00 in winter) *No fixed holidays 🚘Access: 1 minute walk from the entrance to Dream Suspension Bridge #Domestic travel #Shizuoka #Shizuoka sightseeing #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #0 yen trip February 2025

This place must be included in the Japanese secret scenic area series. Few travel books will mention and introduce this suspension bridge. In addition to the beauty of this suspension bridge, the surrounding scenery is indeed stunning. This time I brought my group members there, and everyone called it a paradise. It takes about 7 hours to drive back and forth from Nagoya. It takes about 45 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the suspension bridge. Because it involves a small part of hiking, remember to wear appropriate clothing. When driving by yourself, you will pass many different types of suspension bridges. They are really special and unique and no one should miss them. I remember to check the suspension bridge online when I planned to visit it. Last time I planned to visit this suspension bridge in Tokyo, I found that it was closed due to a typhoon. It takes about 6 hours to go back and forth, and if I missed the trip, it would be a waste of travel time. Entering the bridge, there is a small village that provides snacks such as udon and soba noodles. Yume no Tsuribashi suspension bridge Sumatakyo Gorge Yumenotsuri Bridge Japan〒428-0411 Shizuoka, Haibara District, Kawanehon, Senzu, Sumatakyo Hot Spring Opening hours: 8:00am-17:00pm

The world has recognized this magnificent view! It is the most popular tourist spot in the Oi River. You can cross a 90m suspension bridge over a beautiful emerald green dam lake. It is a 30-minute walk from "Sumatakyo Onsen". Sumatakyo, where the "Dream Suspension Bridge" is located, is the entrance to the Shizuoka side of the Southern Alps. This area is designated as "Okuoi Prefectural Natural Park" and is also part of the area certified as "Southern Alps UNESCO Ecopark" in 2014. Because of this, the area around the Dream Suspension Bridge is a virgin forest. The rich nature and the emerald green waterside of the Oma Dam Lake bring even more beauty✨ ㊙️However, it is not easy to see this magnificent view! It takes more than 30 minutes to get to the Dream Suspension Bridge😅, so we recommend wearing comfortable footwear such as sneakers! ️Be prepared as you will have to climb and descend some very steep stairs. If you include the walking course, it will take 90 minutes! ️ If you get tired from walking a lot, you can relax at "Sumatakyo Onsen" and fill your stomach with a restaurant.👍 Because it is surrounded by nature, you can see different expressions and scenery in spring, summer, autumn and winter, so it's fun to visit according to the season.😊 #DreamSuspensionBridge #Shizuoka #Sumatakyo #Travel #PhotogenicSpot

This time, we will introduce a station that is not so easy to get to. In the middle of a lake surrounded by mountains, we will introduce "Okuoikojo Station", a small floating station that looks like it came out of Ghibli. This is located upstream of the Oi River in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is located in the middle of the emerald green ✨ lake where Nagashima Dam is located, and it won the "Cool Japan Award" in 2019. In recent years, it has been introduced on SNS and has become a spot that is rapidly gaining popularity. There is also a parking lot 🅿️ near the station's spectacular photo spot, and there is a place where you can take a picture of the whole station and Rainbow Bridge 🌉. Plus, it is recommended to take a picture when the train 🚃 is passing by 😊 ㊙️ The train that runs here was amazing, so I will explain it. Commonly known as the "Abt system railway", it is a railway for steep slopes that uses rack rails called toothed rails to go up and down steep slopes. The section on which this train runs from Abt Ichishiro Station to Nagashima Dam Station on the Oigawa Railway is the steepest slope in Japan, and it is the only Abt system railway in Japan! ️ At the station, there is a promenade next to the bridge tracks 🛤️, and you can cross the bridge to get to the station. There are also love spots and cafes ☕️ at the station, making it a place where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views. It's nice to drive there in a car, but I think it would also be nice to take the Oigawa Railway to Okuoikojo Station and enjoy the scenery. Why not take a trip to this remote station? I would be happy if you have any thoughts or information about this "Okuoikojo Station"☺️👍 [Okuoikojo Station]📍Inuma, Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 428-0402 #Okuoikojo Station #Oigawa Railway #Japan's Greatest Views #Domestic Travel Strategy #0 Yen Travel January 2025

#0yentravelNovember A stylish cafe restaurant in Kawane-cho, deep in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture folkknotcafeSTIR Serving a course menu that makes the most of the flavor of the ingredients, with a focus on locally grown and consumed vegetables 🍽️−−−−−−−− Name of facility folkknotcafe STIR 1216-21 Senzu, Kawane-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Opening hours 10:00-16:00 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays *The operator has changed, and the menu and business format have changed

#0yentravelnovember Kawane-Oyama Station on the Ikawa Line of the Oigawa Railway is one of only six stations in Japan with the word "neko" (cat) in its name. You can ride the red Abt train on the Ikawa Line! The Oigawa Railway is turning Kawane-Oyama Station into a "cat station" on February 22, 2020, which is "Cat Day." The station name has been changed to "Kawanekoyama," and a "Kawanekoyama" sign has been installed in the station building, as well as a board where users can display photos and illustrations of their beloved cats. The Oigawa Railway is also holding various events and campaigns themed around stations with "neko" (cat) in their names.

#0yentravelnovember If you want to experience a thrill, this is the place to go?!?!?! Cars are driving under the suspension bridge, and that's scary too! 🌉−−−−−−−− A popular suspension bridge experience on the Oigawa River! Full of thrills! Look at the view of the Oigawa River from the top of the swaying suspension bridge! This suspension bridge is the longest suspension bridge on the Oigawa River. It is 220m long and can accommodate 10 people. There may be a line on weekends and during long holidays, but it is relatively empty in the mornings and evenings. (From Let's meet at Oigawa) 1939 Shimoizumi, Kawane-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Access 2 minutes walk from Shiogo Station on the Oigawa Railway

#0yentravelNovember Every winter, Kawane-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, operates the "Starry Sky Train"! It's bright when you depart, but it's pitch black when you arrive at the observation point. You can only capture a part of it with your smartphone, but in reality, the sky is full of stars! --- About the Starry Sky Train The mysterious "Okuoikojo Station" sits quietly on the lake, surrounded by the mountains of Kawane-cho, the second most beautiful town in Japan for stargazing. There are no lights from houses around, and a special train runs to the lakeside station at night, where the twinkling stars decorate the clear night sky. The "Ikawa Line Starry Sky Train" will be operated mainly on weekends and holidays from October 19, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Why not go stargazing on an evening train that evokes the nostalgia of a night train? Access Please drive to Senzu Station, the starting station of the Starry Sky Train. (From the official website)

#0yentravelnovember A tea shop I don't really want to tell you about! . . Suzuki Chaen is a small family farm in Tokuyama, Kawane, Shizuoka, where we grow, produce and sell tea. Kawane-cho is surrounded by the Southern Alps and is a mountainous area where steam locomotives run along the Oi River. Tokuyama, the village where we live, is also surrounded by mountains and is a rural area rich in nature. The scattered tea fields, combined, are less than one cho in size. We use an old and small 35K tea-making machine. We try to make sencha soft by not rolling it too much. We make sencha, kettle-fried tea and black tea mainly from indigenous species, but also from slightly rare varieties such as Misho and Fuji Midori. All of our teas are easy to make and delicious, just pour them directly from the pot into a teapot. (From the official BASE)

#0yentripnovember Starry sky train Encircled by the mountains of Kawane-cho, the town with the second most beautiful starry sky in Japan, the mysterious Okuoi Lakeside Station sits quietly on the lake. There are no lights from the houses around, and a special train runs to Lakeside Station at night, where the clear night sky is decorated with twinkling stars. Starry sky train special ticket Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,940 yen / Children: 970 yen *You cannot get on or off at any station other than Senzu Station. One-way rides from Okuoi Lakeside to Senzu are not available. #starry sky train #starry sky observation #starry sky date

#0yentripnovember A park where you can feel the seasons A hidden gem in the countryside Enjoy any season Cherry blossom season is especially wonderful! [Details] Chija no Oka Park "Chija no Oka Park" is located in Higashifujikawa, Honmachi, Haibara, Shizuoka Prefecture. The park is built on the slopes of Mt. Chija. It is a park located on a small hill opposite Senzu Station. The famous "Observation Corridor Skywalk" offers a great view of the Oi River, tea fields and mountains. In the mountainous area surrounded by abundant nature, you can feel the changing colors of the flowers throughout the seasons. You can enjoy nature in a tranquil environment with wild birds flying around. #hiddengere #countrytrip

#0yentravelnovember Let's ride the Abt system train in Kawanehon-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture! Japan's only Abt system train is in operation here. This railway is full of sights, including the highest railway bridge in Japan (Sekinosawa Bridge) and Okuoikojo Station, which appears to be floating on Lake Sesso. (Tourist Association website) The Oigawa Railway's Ikawa Line (between Senzu Station and Ikawa Station) is nicknamed the Southern Alps Abt Line, and the 1.5 km section between Abt Ichishiro Station and Nagashima Dam Station has the steepest gradient in Japan, 90 per mille, for ordinary railways excluding cable cars, so the Abt system railway was adopted here (Reference: The former Shinetsu Main Line between Karuizawa Station and Yokokawa Station is 66.7 per mille).

#0yentravelnovember [Details] Winner of the "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019"! A hidden station with a spectacular view floating in the middle of a lake "Okuoi Lake Station" looks like a small station floating in the middle of a lake surrounded by mountains. It also won the Cool Japan Award 2019 and has become a spot that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This hidden station is located in the middle of the Rainbow Bridge that spans Lake Sesso, where Nagashima Dam is located. Access About 70 minutes on the Minami Alps Abt Line from Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway About 30 minutes by car (Quoted from Let's meet at Oigawa) #Okuoi Lake Station #Kawanehon Town #Dam Lake

A station floating on an emerald green lake in a small town called Kawane-cho. It's one of the top 5 recommended spots in Shizuoka Prefecture! As shown in the first photo, I recommend going to the Okuoi Lakeside Station Observatory first and enjoying the panorama✨ Since you're here, check the train times in advance and take a photo of the moment the train arrives at the station. I was lucky to arrive at a time when the train was passing by✌️ After that, you can walk along the tracks, so try going to the island where the station is! It's a good idea to stop by Kawane Onsen on your way back♨️ ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Okuoi Lakeside Station, Kawane-cho 📸: iPhone, Canon EOS 5D MarkⅣ ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #DomesticTravelRecord #Shizuoka #ShizuokaTourism #ShizuokaTrip #ShizuokaPrefecture #OkuoiLakesideStation #Kawane-cho

#0yentripnovember A park with a panoramic view of Kawane-cho and cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring! It's a hidden gem, so you can relax! You can also bring a picnic lunch! This is a sound-themed park located on a small hill, with a panoramic view of the majestic Oi River and the Senzu area. [Details] Chishanooka Park Postal code 428-0414 Higashifujikawa, Kawane-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Parking lot Available Large bus parking lot No Number of regular cars 8 Pets allowed Toilet facilities Available Free Wi-Fi No Mt. Fuji view point No Dining facilities No #cherry blossom spot #breathtaking cherry blossoms #cherry blossoms

#0yentravelnovember Kawane-cho, famous for Kawane tea, has many tea fields and offers picturesque scenery When the new tea season comes, you can see colorful tea fields [Characteristics of Kawane tea] Kawane tea is a mountain tea grown in the Southern Alps. Kawane tea, produced in the mountainous areas upstream of the Oi River, is characterized by its well-balanced taste, with just the right amount of bitterness and astringency. During the Edo period, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon, a merchant who was a supplier to the shogunate, brought it back to Edo, and it is said that its fragrant taste became popular. (Quoted from the official website) #Kawane-cho #Shizuokatourism #teafields