Yoro valley in Otaki town

Yoro valley or Yorokeikoku is located in middle of Chiba prefecture. I arrived there in the peak of the autumn foliage season, so it was my most crowded experience outside Tokyo so far.

There are several hiking courses - longest is around 7.5 km and it goes on one side of river bank. Path will lead to Awamata waterfall. Some photos from this hike.


Image: Photoenthusiasts taking photos of train. This photo I took form front window of train


Image: Some of the rocks were impressive


Image: Inside Suigetudera Temple, which is located in the middle of hike


Image: Valley is beautiful in autumn colours



Access:
From Chiba to Goi station. At Goi change to diesel powered train to station called Youroukeiko. Journey takes around 1h from Goi station. Nice views from train.

Extra:

Image: While comming back, I saw girl playing keyboard infront of Chiba station. Later on she and boy with her started to sell recordings and give autographs. She smiled and shook hands with every customer. Group of other people including me were watching whats going on there. Here photos photos speak better than video.