Top Tokyo Prefecture Nature Walks

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.

★Cherry blossoms in Japan is really popular. Join this tour, you could choose the place where you want to go. You could make your trip easily and substantial. ★You don't have to worry about where to go, or where is the best place to go. Our guide will recommend the schedule for you. ★You also could have sometime to eat something under the trees(but the cuisine fee in not including.)

See the real life locations featured in Whisper of the Heart, the beloved anime film, on this guided adventure. Meet an informative local guide and visit Seiseki Sakuragaoka, the town where the movie took place, and explore important sites like the shrine where Sugimura confesses his feelings to Shizuku and the hill where Seiji proposes to Shizuku.

Care for a little adventure in the center of the metropolis? Jindaiji Temple is located in Musashino City, an area rich in nature. Although it is not too far from central Tokyo, this area is still little known. On this tour you will visit a temple, known as a "power spot", where you can ward off bad luck and pray to the god of matchmaking. You will then enjoy some time in a vast botanical garden which has roughly 100,000 plants of 4,500 types. This tour offers more than just a wander around the neighbourhood. You will also experience Japanese culture through riding the local bus and practicing ceramic painting, all made possible through the assistance of your otomo tour guide! Try the delicious Jindaiji Soba noodles to top your day off.

Discover Kokubunji's beautiful nature in the center of Tokyo. Kokubunji, located right in the heart of Tokyo is an area unexpectedly rich in nature. There is a beautiful Japanese garden, recognised as a national designated scenic area, with a bamboo forest, a spring water pond and a grassy lawn area. Throughout the year, there is always something to see in this garden. The pond has been chosen as one of the 57 Exquisite and Well Conserved spring water ponds in Tokyo and its water is perfectly drinkable. Locals come to collect water from this pond everyday. The great thing about Kokubunji is that it is easy to get to but is still little known to tourists. If you are feeling exhausted by busy areas during your stay in Tokyo, we recommend this tour!

Walk up a stream and discover a religious cave! Been to Mt.Takao before? You have not seen the real Mt.Takao until you have seen what is introduced on this tour. The trail on which your otomo tour guide will take you on this tour is the 6th trail which is intertwined with a stream. You will pass a cave which is said to have been created by a famous Japanese monk called Kobo Daishi and a waterfall where you can watch monks training, called the Biwa Waterfall. To get to the top, you must walk through a stream, over stepping stones, and also climb a steep set of wooden stairs. Once you get to the top, the views are spectacular. When the sky is clear, you can see all the way across to Tokyo Bay, where the stream that you just climbed ends up!

A beautiful tour only an hour away from the center of Tokyo! Mt.Takao, with its easy access and beautiful natural environment, was rated three stars by the Michelin Guide as a great tourist destination in 2007. It is one of the two Japanese mountains that have a three-star reputation, the other being Mt.Fuji. With 3 million visitors each year, Mt.Takao is the most visited mountain in the world! This mountain is also famous for the mythological creature it worships; the Tengu. Mt.Takao is no taller than 599m, but on sunny days you can see across to Mt.Fuji, and enjoy the fantastic view of a sea of mountains. The route you will take on this tour is an easy one, partially involving a cable car ride, and is perfectly beginner-friendly!