Chisuji Falls (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Chisuji Falls?
What makes it 38% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed, but parents face gravel paths, no stroller rentals, and no restrooms or changing tables within 20 minutes, making only a very short visit practical.
Positives:
- Free entry: No admission fee makes it easy to include in a family day trip.
- Quiet nature spot: Low visitor numbers help a baby stay calm and nap.
Challenges:
- No on-site facilities: There are no restrooms or changing tables at the falls.
- Rough path: Gravel trail and steps can make stroller use difficult.
What is Chisuji Falls?
- A slender cascade in Hakone’s Kowakudani area, where water cascades in hundreds of threadlike streams over moss-covered lava rock
- Water emerges from underground volcanic layers to form a 3-meter-high, 20-meter-wide curtain of fine streams
- A Taishō-era viewing platform sits amid maple and evergreen forest, presenting the falls’ delicate, curtain-like flow
What is so special about Chisuji Falls for with baby?
- Short 5–10 min walk to viewing deck shows thin water streams.
- Free entry with no on-site restrooms—use station facilities.
- Best with baby carrier; stroller paths are uneven.
- Ideal in spring and autumn for colorful foliage and mild weather.
Note: Chisuji Falls is 38% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Hakone for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1 hour
Why 1 hour visit duration is ideal for with baby: Short walk and no facilities make a 1-hour visit enough for a baby-friendly outing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Chisuji Falls
Quick viewing deck stop:
Reach the small viewing deck to see thin streams over mossy rock.
Tip: Use a baby carrier for safety; deck access has steps.
Station restroom break:
Use Kowakudani Station toilets before and after the falls visit.
Tip: Carry a portable changing mat; bring wipes as station has no baby seats.
Trailhead picnic rest:
Stop at trail entrance benches for feeding and baby’s nap.
Tip: Pack light snacks and a small blanket to sit off the path.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Chisuji Falls
- Use baby carrier: Secure the baby in a carrier for hands-free walking on uneven ground.
- Time your visit: Go early morning to avoid crowds and high temperatures.
- Plan restroom stops: Fit visits to station toilets before approaching the falls.
Reviews of Chisuji Falls
Nathaniel Lightfoot
Entrance has moved! First one tagged is now private property so enter around the south side past the hotel looking for this second marker.
Ling Jing
(As of Oct 2025) Ultimately found the waterfall with AllTrails. See pictures - 1, 2) get to the location at the blue dot on map, 3) will see a sign pointing to the falls, 4) first part of walk is next to a construction area on the left and hotels on the right, 5) then will see the sign in middle of the trail and go into the forest, 6) should arrive at falls within 5 minutes
Hannah Moes
YOU CAN STILL VISIT THE FALLS!! Only one entrance closed! (Probably because the owner of the private land got sick of disrespectful tourists 🙃) Head down Chisujinotaki St in front of the Mikawaya Ryokan. It is a beautiful short walk with a small but gorgeous falls!
Lauren Vu
A little hard to find, even with Google maps. Lots of possible wrong turns to take. Attached photos of a few places along the way to finding it. Great place, very pretty! Overall, an easy hike. Look for the building/sign in photo with "parking" on it. Follow the road, will pass white chisuji sign. Keep going down main path until you see the wooden sign with 5 on it (see photo), then go down that t...
Pam L
Beautiful and peaceful waterfall to visit on a Sunday. The hike to get to the falls is all up-hill, and since we were traveling with a toddler we took a taxi to the entrance which was well worth the money in the summer heat and very convenient since we didn’t see any parking. The walk back was a bit intense in one neighborhood carrying a 25-pound toddler up a steep hill, but it was brief. We caugh...
When is the best time to visit Chisuji Falls (Hakone, Japan)?
Visit in mid-spring or autumn to see fresh green maple leaves or red foliage while avoiding summer heat and slippery rain-season trails.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Train fare to Kowakudani Station (round trip for 2 adults) | JPY 1,280 |
| Snacks & water | JPY 500 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 1,780 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Chisuji Falls
Address: 507 Kowakudani, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0406, Japan
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