# Arroyo del Callejón Igawa, Japan: what it is and when to go

> Arroyo del Callejón Igawa is a visitor attraction (いがわ小道の小川) in Japan. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/arroyo-del-callejon-igawa/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Local name:** いがわ小道の小川
- **Where:** Japan
- **Best time:** February to May and October to November.
- **Nearest airport:** KIX Osaka, 215 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** 24/7
- **Coordinates:** 35.74995, 136.96038

## What it is and where

Arroyo del Callejón Igawa is a visitor attraction (いがわ小道の小川) in Japan.

Igawa Komichi es un encantador callejón en Gujo Hachiman con un canal claro lleno de grandes peces koi que los visitantes pueden alimentar por 100 yenes. Este sereno lugar ofrece una atmósfera relajante, perfecta para disfrutar de la belleza del lugar.

Its coordinates are 35.74995, 136.96038; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 215 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.749946%2C136.960382)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.749946%2C136.960382)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/fauna/) places in Japan. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Arroyo del Callejón Igawa is **February to May and October to November**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 55 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 25 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 12 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 21 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 04 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 04 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 35 |

In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Arroyo del Callejón Igawa has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Japan

To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Japan checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Gujō Hachiman Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/gujo-hachiman-castle/): Building in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, Japan · 361 m
- [Sōgi-sui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sougi-spring/): Nature · 376 m
- [Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/gujouhachiman-museum/): Museum in Gujo, Gifu, Japan · 485 m
- [Mount Koga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-koga/): Summit · 13 km
- [Motai Onsen Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/motai-onsen-ski-resort/): Ski resort · 13 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Japan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

## More in Japan: With kids

- [Tokyo Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tokyo-disneyland/): theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- [Universal Studios Japan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/universal-studios-japan/): theme park in Osaka, Japan
- [Ueno Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/zoologico-imperial-de-ueno/): zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- [Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/acuario-churaumi-de-okinawa/): aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- [Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/acuario-de-osaka-kaiyukan/): aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- [Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/jigokudani-monkey-park/): hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys

Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Arroyo del Callejón Igawa?

It is a visitor attraction (いがわ小道の小川 in the local language) in Japan.

### When is the best time to visit Arroyo del Callejón Igawa?

February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.

### How do you get to Arroyo del Callejón Igawa?

The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 215 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.749946%2C136.960382) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Gujō Hachiman Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/gujo-hachiman-castle/), [Sōgi-sui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sougi-spring/), [Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/gujouhachiman-museum/). The rest is in [the Japan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1363443795), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).