Spring water from a wooden spout
In the grounds of Otaki Shrine, spring water pours coolly from a spout carved out of a log. It stays at about 12°C all year.
- Price
- Free
Otaki Spring
A famous spring in the grounds of Otaki Shrine. Water at about 12°C all year pours from a spout carved out of a log.
How to enjoy it
Get close to the spout and feel how strong and cold the water is. About 22,000 tonnes a day still waters the rice fields, which changes how you see the stream at your feet.
What to see and do here
Water for homes and rice fields
This generous source, about 22,000 tonnes a day, has supported local life since long ago, and it still irrigates the rice fields. In 1985 it was chosen, with Sanbuichi Spring, as the Southern Yatsugatake Highland Springs, one of the Environment Agency’s 100 finest waters of Japan.
Fresh green and autumn maples
The spring is set in a landscaped park with fine views. Enjoy fresh green leaves in spring and red maples in autumn.
Hours
Open all day
Closed
Open all year
Contact
0551-36-3112
Location and access
- Address
- 2734-2 Kamisasao, Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto, Yamanashi
- Phone
- 0551-36-3112
- Nearest expressway exit
- Kobuchisawa IC (Chuo Expressway)
- By car from the exit
- about 15 min
- Nearest station
- Kobuchisawa Station, JR Chuo Line (about 20 min on foot)
Tours that include this place
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