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| Hirayu Otaki in April's Embrace: A Waterfall Framed by Snow |
Hirayu Otaki ((Hirayu Waterfall平湯大滝), a 64-meter waterfall with a width of 6 meters, is one of the three most famous waterfalls in Hida (飛騨). It has also been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. The waterfall's beauty transforms throughout the seasons, but it is especially impressive in the fall when the leaves change color. The Frozen Hirayu Grand Waterfall Festival is held from February 15-25 every year, illuminating the frozen waterfall.
Overall, Hirayu Otaki is a great destination for those seeking a beautiful and scenic hike. It's also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Japanese Alps.
Discovering Hirayu Otaki's Majesty: A Snowy Spring Adventure (YouTube link)
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No trip to Japan is complete without soaking in a natural hot spring, or onsen. Gifu Prefecture boasts some of the country's finest, and while exploring the famed onsen town of Hirayu, I ventured out to Hirayu Otaki .
A short bus ride from Hirayu Onsen deposited me at Otakiguchi Campsite. The 20-minute hike to the waterfall's base revealed a landscape blanketed in 5 inches of snow.
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| Gazing from the Hirayu Onsen bus station, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking panorama of the Japanese Alps, their peaks adorned with snow. |
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| The 2024 season at Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort concluded on March 31st |
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