• Kotokuji Temple - Pass through the magnificent thatched gate, admire the towering ginkgo tree, and listen to detailed explanations about the temple’s rich history.
• Kurochaya - This 250-year-old traditional house, originally a village headman’s residence and water shed from the Nishitama region (western Tokyo), has been transformed into a restaurant, cafe, and garden that harmonizes with nature. From the premises, descend to the pristine waters of Tokyo’s Akigawa River and take in the stunning valley scenery. Imagine the simple yet prosperous lives of past Japanese generations who lived in harmony with nature. (Enjoy the area’s most acclaimed bento lunch box, made with local ingredients.)
• Kyu Kobayashike Jutaku - After a shuttle bus ride deep into Hinohara Village, the only village on land in Tokyo, take a mountain monorail up a steep 43-degree slope to the Kobayashi Family Residence, an “old house in the sky” at an altitude of 700m. Locals will share stories about the construction of this historic house and the lives of past villagers, answering any questions in a friendly manner. Enjoy lunch on the veranda of this old house, soaking in the village atmosphere. A 10-minute walk along a mountain path, once a residential route, leads to a spring at the base of an ancient cedar tree where you can draw water and make coffee.
• Hossawa Falls - Take a 30-minute easy hike to Hossawa Falls, a waterfall rumored to be home to a giant snake. Visit a local shop to get a glimpse of modern village life.
• Akigawa Keikoku Seoto-no-Yu - Experience a foot bath at Akigawa Valley Seono-no-yu, a hot spring renowned for its skin-smoothing properties. (Those interested can also enjoy a full hot spring bath for an additional hour.)

• Guide fee
• Lunch

• Bottled water
• towel

In the upper reaches of the Akigawa, you’ll find Hinohara Village (Hinohara-mura), the sole village in Tokyo’s mainland area. Nestled deep within, on a ridge exceeding 700 meters in elevation, stands the historic farmhouse known as the “Former Kobayashi House”.

The pristine landscapes of the mountainous settlements in Hinohara Village truly capture the essence of the area’s mountain communities, where residents have depended on the abundant resources of the mountains since ancient times.

The meticulously restored ancient house, dating back to the mid-Edo period, illustrates the lifestyle of villagers who made charcoal. This house is accessible via a unique mountain monorail.

This tour provides a rare chance to delve into the hidden lives and history of the Akigawa Valley and Hinohara Village.

• The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time

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