Akiruno Trip Overview
Explore Hinohara Village, the only remaining village in Tokyo on a leisurely 7 hour tour. Take a stroll with your guide through the rich nature and popular spots in this rustic mountain village located on the western edge of Tokyo. Hinohara Village is a peaceful village located about two hours away from the heart of Tokyo. It is both rich in nature along the Akigawa River that flows through the center, and traditional arts and architecture. It’s full of cultural attractions. On this tour, you will visit Kobayashi’s house, Hossawa Falls and Seoto-no-Yu Spa with your personal guide using public transit. Enjoy traditional living in the mountainous area and the four seasons in Tokyo, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Akiruno, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Akiruno, Tokyo, Japan
Explore Hinohara Village, the only remaining village in Tokyo on a leisurely 7 hour tour. Take a stroll with your guide through the rich nature and popular spots in this rustic mountain village located on the western edge of Tokyo. Hinohara Village is a peaceful village located about two hours away from the heart of Tokyo. It is both rich in nature along the Akigawa River that flows through the center, and traditional arts and architecture. It’s full of cultural attractions. On this tour, you will visit Kobayashi’s house, Hossawa Falls and Seoto-no-Yu Spa with your personal guide using public transit. Enjoy traditional living in the mountainous area and the four seasons in Tokyo, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kyu Kobayashike Jutaku, 4994 Fujiwara, Hinohara-mura, Nishitama-gun 190-0202 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Hossawa Falls, Motoshuku, Hinohara-mura, Nishitama-gun 190-0214 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chitoseya, 5557, Hinohara-mura, Nishitama-gun 190-0200 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 和食だいにんぐ川霧, Japan, 〒190-0174 Tokyo, Akiruno, Otsu, ５６５ 秋川渓谷・瀬音の湯内
This restaurant is surrounded by large open windows attached to Senon no Yu. You can enjoy lunch local ingredients such as soba while enjoying the natural scenery of Akigawa spreading out in front of you, such as summer deep greens and autumn leaves.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Akigawa Keikoku Seoto-no-Yu, 565 Otsu, Akiruno 190-0174 Tokyo Prefecture
Senon no Yu is a famous hot spring facility located in Chichibu Tama Kai National Park with a beautiful view of the mountains and deep valleys. You can also shop for souvenirs selling local specialties and stroll around the surrounding mountain village. In the outdoor foot bath, you can immerse your weary feet in soothing, warm, high alkalinity water that springs from 1,500 meters underground and smooths your skin. Take some time to relax while soaking in the memories of your trip.
Duration: 25 minutes