[东京] 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

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.