One Day Tour of Tokyo's Plentiful Nature in Hinohara Village
Experience the tranquil charm and rich heritage of Hinohara Village, Tokyo’s last remaining mountain village, on this immersive 7-hour tour. Journey through scenic nature, historic architecture, and local traditions far from the city’s hustle, all accessible by public transit and a thrilling monorail ride. Perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape near Tokyo.
・Ride the steep, forestry-used monorail to Kobayashi Residence, Tokyo’s oldest folk house and a nationally designated cultural property ・Visit Hossawa Waterfall, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls, renowned for its beauty and mysterious serpent legend ・Relax with a traditional lunch overlooking Akigawa Valley and soak your feet in the soothing waters of Senon-no-Yu hot spring foot bath
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One Day Tour of Tokyo's Plentiful Nature in Hinohara Village
What's included in One Day Tour of Tokyo's Plentiful Nature in Hinohara Village
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Kyu Kobayashike Jutaku
At 9:30 am, join the guide at Musashi Itsukaichi Station before heading to Kobayashi family residence via public bus and monorail. The monorail was originally used for forestry and has a maximum slope of 43 °, so beware if you are afraid of heights. Built in the first half of the 18th century, it is the oldest old house in Hinohara Village, and is registered as a nationally designated important cultural property. You can go back to the time of thatched roofs and hearths, and remember the lives of people who lived in harmony with nature in the mountains of Tokyo. The Kobayashi family's house is built on an open slope of Jinma Ridge at an altitude of 700 meters, so you can enjoy a spectacular view. After the tour, walk down the mountain for about 20 minutes and head to the bus stop.
Hossawa Falls
Hossawa Waterfall consists of 4 levels and a height of 62 meters, making it one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. There is a legend that a large serpent once lived in the waterfall, and it is surrounded by a very mysterious atmosphere. Brilliant light in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and frozen in winter, you can enjoy the waterfall’s four seasons. Please enjoy the fantastic scenery while enjoying the rich nature and clear air.
Chitoseya
This is a traditional tofu shop at the entrance of Hossawa Falls. Handmade tofu using source water from Hinohara and high-quality soybeans from Hokkaido is exquisite, and freshly made soy milk donuts are particularly popular. After walking around the waterfall, stop by Chitoseya and wait for the next bus to arrive while eating a delicious snack.
Inclusions
- Bus Tiekct
- English Guide
- Snacks
- Local Tax
- Monorail
- Foot Bath
- Green Tea
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up & Drop off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Musashi-Itsukaichi Station
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Ticket Redemption
Please come to the meeting point on time（9:30 am）. There aren't many buses in this area. So, if you will late, we can't organize the tour without using taxi.
