In early summer, hydrangeas bloom on the boardwalk and fireflies fly around. In autumn, the boardwalk is covered with autumn leaves, creating a soothing space where you can feel the rich nature of Kimitsu.
The main tourist attractions are Nomizo Falls and Kameiwa Cave, and a walk along the boardwalk where fireflies dance. A walking trail connects these areas from the free parking lot, forming the Shimizu Mountain Stream Square.
At Shimizu Mountain Stream Square (Nomizo Falls and Kameiwa Cave), the morning sun shines in like a spotlight, reflecting off the water's surface and creating a heart-shaped view of Kameiwa Cave, fireflies, and autumn leaves.
Shimizu Mountain Stream Square
Physically, the person is at a level where they are able to walk, or are accompanied by a caregiver.
In terms of facilities, there are large steps or slopes, no parking space, etc., making it difficult for people to move around in a wheelchair alone, and a certain level of assistance is required, such as walking or lifting the wheelchair.
There is a free car park with disabled parking spaces.
The walking course at Shimizu Mountain Stream Square is a circular route that goes from the first parking lot → the promenade (a paved road with a gentle downward slope) → turn left at the end of the road (there are stairs) → the boardwalk (almost flat, wide enough for wheelchairs to pass each other) → back to the first parking lot. Wheelchair users who cannot get over the stairs cannot make the circular route and must return to the first parking lot and go back and forth between the promenade and the boardwalk.
There is only one wheelchair-accessible toilet, located at the back of the first parking lot.
○Access:Get off at "Kazusakameyama Station" on the JR Kururi Line → Take a taxi (approximately 15 minutes) → Shimizu Stream Square.Of the 14 stations on the JR Kururi Line, only Kisarazu Station, Yokota Station, and Kururi Station are manned. Kururi Station has one staircase. To get to Kururi or Kazusa Kameyama in a wheelchair, it would be wise to get off at Yokota Station, where wheelchairs can move between the platform and the station building, and take a taxi to Kururi or Kazusa Kameyama, which are 13.3 km and 22.3 km away, respectively. However, Yokota Station does not have wheelchair-accessible toilets.
○Access:(by car:) Take the Tateyama Expressway, exit at Kimitsu IC → approx. 40 minutes,take the Ken-o Expressway, exit at Kisarazu Higashi IC → approx. 35 minutes.
The nearest station:JR Kisarazu StationJR Kazusakameyama Station
Barrier-free sightseeing hotels nearby:ToyokoInn sodegaura northexit
Taxi companies in the kazusa areaBarrier-free taxi
The promenade is a paved road with a gentle downward slope to the garden house.
The best viewing point of Kameishi Cave for wheelchair users is from the Bell of Happiness.
Coming from the right, head downhill, which will bring you closer to Kameishi Cave.
This is the boardwalk at the turnaround point. If you go to the right, you can get closer to the cave.
The end of the wheelchair accessible boardwalk. The cave cannot be seen from here.
This kind of scenery such as heartlight seen can be seen for a short period of time in spring and autumn.
In autumn, the leaves on the boardwalk change color, allowing you to feel the richness of nature.
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