All the better to preserve Oirase Gorge’s pristine scenery. Also known as Bafuku Kaido or the Great Waterfall Road, the gorge is peppered — signposted, if you will — with numerous waterfalls ...

Japan’s stunning autumn foliage makes the season undoubtedly one of the most beautiful times of year, but it also signifies that winter is just around the corner. Of course, there are also a ...

Oirase Keiryu, in particular ... The bus will stop at four scenic spots, including "Ashura Stream" and "Kumoi Waterfall." The bus runs every hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.