Oshikawa Waterfall
Oshikawa Waterfall is a calming spot where you can enjoy the rushing sound of water falling from a height of 8 meters combined with dynamic scenery.
One of the unique features of this waterfall is the footpaths above and below the waterfall basin, allowing visitors to walk up close and view the waterfall from various angles.
Basic Information
| Address | 〒441-2516 Oshiyama-cho and Kawate-cho, Toyota City |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Business hours | Open all day |
| Phone number | 0565-83-3200 (Inabu Tourism Association) |
| Parking | About 5 free parking space are available. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Closed | None |
| Directions by public transportation | [Directions from Nagoya] ・From Nagoya Station on the Higashiyama subway line, go to Fushimi Station and transfer to the Tsurumai subway line (which connects to the Meitetsu Toyota Line from Akaike). Get off at Meitetsu Toyotashi Station. ・From Meitetsu Nagoya Station, take the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line to Chiryu Station. Transfer trains and get off at Meitetsu Toyotashi Station. ・From JR Nagoya Station, take the JR Chuo Main Line to Kozoji Station. Transfer to the Aichi Loop Line and get off at Shin-Toyota Station. *Click here to check transportation directions and fares in Toyota. http://michinavitoyota.jp/portal/map_en.html |
| Directions by car | Approx. 50 min. via Prefectural Route 11 from Nishihirose I.C. on the Sanage Green Road |
Area Information
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Inabu Onsen Donguri no Yu Hot Spring
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Enjoy a variety of baths such as the outdoor bath surrounded by seasonal flowers and a wooden bath. The bedrock steam sauna has the aroma of medical herbs. There is also a flowery hot spring. The bathing room has wooden benches and art objects to relax you like in a forest. After bathing, dine at the Donguri-tei restaurant and try their specialties like wappa-han rice with toppings and healthy food with lots of vegetables. Enjoy the local cuisine made with Inabu’s produce.
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Natsuyake Onsen Resort
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