Nishizawa Valley is a scenic spot which is proud of a leading hotspot in Japan for the splendor of its autumn leaves ！
Includes Must-see “Nanatsugama Godan-no-taki ” (Wonderful Waterfall !! )
On the way-back, we will go to “Hayabusa-onsen”, and also drop in at “ Erinji Temple” (Takeda Shingen’s family temple) if time allows.
Meeting：At 10:10 am at the trailhead of Nishizawa Valley ( in front of the tourist sign/toilets).
Traffic：To get on either of the 8:30 bus or 9:05 bus, take ① or ② (bus charge-1,030 yen) without delay. Regarding other JR train times, to check and confirm by yourselves.
1 JR Shinjuku (Chuo Line) 6:00 departure→Takao 6:56→change to the Chuo Honsen train departing at 7:02→Enzan arrival 8:12→go out the south exit to the bus-stop No.1(for Nishizawa Valley)→Enzan 8:30 bus departure→Nishizawa-keikoku-iriguchi arrival 9:30. (Guide：David, who can meet people on the front car of the Chuo Honsen Line train at Takao at 7:02 )
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2 JR Shinjuku (Chuo Line) 6:22 dparture→Takao 7:05→change to the Chuo Honsen train departing at 7:26→Enzan arrival 8:44→go out the south exit to the bus-stop No.1(for Nishizawa Valley)→Enzan 9:05 departure→Nishizawa-keikoku-iriguchi 10:05. （Guides：Sammy & Ito, who can meet people on the front car of the Chuo Honsen Line at Takao at 7:26 ）
Hiking Course（aprox.10 km / 3.5～4.0 hours）：
Nishizawa Valley trailhead ⇒Ryujin-no-taki⇒Koi-ito-no-taki⇒Nanatsugama Godan-no-taki ⇒Old forest track ⇒Nishizawa Valley trailhead.
Belongings：Lunch , drinks, rain outfits and change of clothes/towel (if you go to hot springs afterwards)
