Educational and natural play spots in Akigawa Valley, Hinode Village

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Educational and natural play spots in Akigawa Valley, Hinode Village

Hinode Village and Akigawa Valley are the perfect spot for a trip to develop your sensibilities while experiencing nature!
You can enjoy hands-on activities and spectacular views throughout the seasons, and another attraction is being able to refresh yourself in hot springs surrounded by nature.
Come and join us with your family!

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65years and older only

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1 month5,000円

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Model Course Overview

10:08: Board from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

10:43: Hihara Forest Toy Museum

13:13: Hossawa Falls

14:00: Hinohara Tofu Chitoseya

14:42: Ishimenbashi

14:46: Akigawa Keiya Seoto-no-yu

17:18: Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

Model Course

Take the Nishitokyo Bus bound for "Koiwa" or "Fujikura" from platform 1 at Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.

※This is just one example of a route. If you would like to create your own route, please check the bus timetable before boarding.
※The times listed are for Saturdays and holidays.
※The times listed are as of October 1, 2024.

10:08

18Board at Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

Bus about 33 minutes

10:41

18Disembark at Ozawa

Walk about 2 minutes

10:43

Hibara Forest Toy Museum

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3783 Ozawa, Hinode Village, Nishitama District, Tokyo 190-0200

The Hinode Forest Toy Museum is an experiential museum that makes use of the blessings of the forests of Hinode Village. It is filled with wooden toys and games that convey the charm of Hinode Village.

12:40

18Board at Ozawa

Bus about 11 minutes

12:57

18Disembark at Entrance to Hossawa Falls

Walk about 15 minutes

13:13

Hossawa Falls

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5545 Honjuku, Hihara-mura, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 190-0214

Located deep in the valley at the source of the Akigawa River, this beautiful waterfall has been chosen as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls of Japan" and consists of four stages with an elevation difference of 60 meters. It is also known for its frozen waterfall in winter.

Walk about 15 minutes

14:00

Hinohara Tofu Chitoseya

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5557 Hinode Village, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 190-0200

A special tofu made with carefully selected domestic soybeans and red ho bittern.
Made with the clean water of Hinohara Village, the "Unohana Donuts" made from soybean pulp and soy milk are delicious, healthy and popular as a perfect snack.

14:28

10Board at Hossawa Falls

Bus about 11 minutes

14:39

10Disembark at Jurigi Plateau

Walk about 3 minutes

14:42

Ishibune Bridge

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1421 Tokura, Akiruno City, Tokyo 190-0173

Ishimata Bridge is a 96m-long bridge spanning the Akigawa River in Chichibutama-Kai National Park.
The spectacular seasonal views of the Akigawa Valley from the walking path to Seoto-no-Yu and the bridge are a must-see.

Walk about 4 minutes

14:46

Akigawa Keikoku Seotono Yu

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565 Nizu, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo 190-0174

Akigawa Keigon Seoto-no-yu is a hot spring facility overlooking the vast nature of the national park.
In addition to being able to bathe in the hot springs surrounded by nature, we also recommend stopping by the free foot bath and souvenir shop.

17:02

10Board at Akigawa Keikoku Seotono Yu

Bus about 16 minutes

17:18

10Disembark at Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

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