Nishitama Golden Route
It is an excellent trip covering the main tourist attractions in the Tama and Akigawa river areas, which run like the backbone of the Nishi-Tama region. Furthermore, there is a tour of Mｔ. Mitake, the biggest tourist attraction in Nishitama, which is sandwiched between two rivers. Moreover, the offer is designed for small groups, allowing for a slow, relaxed, and luxurious journey.
AKIGAWA RIVER AREA
Hinohara Village/ Hinode Town / Fussa-City
The Akigawa River flows through the region and is a source of environmental sustainability. It has no dams, which is extremely rare for a river in Japan.
The river's Ayu fish（Sweetfish) have been awarded the Grand Prix for Ayu fish for many years. Experience the beautiful scenery of the river and the people's lives there.
TAMA RIVER AREA
TAMA River
Ome-City
Listen to the murmur of the water and trees, and stroll through the beauty of Japan's valleys to see, touch and experience them. The Tama River is great, flowing from the eastern edge of Tokyo to Tokyo Bay in the west. The district also offers a glimpse into the history of the development of the Nishitama area. The scenery is dazzling, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.
MT. MITAKE 2 DAYS
Ome-City
Enjoy hiking Mt. Mitake and the Japanese Takigyo Experience in countryside of Tokyo as a 2 -day trip. Get on a cable car to go up to Mt. Mitake and explore the rich nature and fresh air of the mountain.
Staying at a temple lodging would be a one-in-a-lifetime experience.
~ Mt. Mitake - One of the hidden gems in the countryside of Tokyo ~
Mt. Mitake is located in Ome-city, Tokyo, and has been worshiped since the Musashi Mitake Jinja shrine was supposedly founded on the top of the mountain over 2,000 years ago.
In the 17th century, visiting the mountain to pray at the shine on a pilgrimage became popular.
The village surrounded by the shrine was made of Shinto "Oshi" priest families and they offered pilgrimage accommodations as temple lodgings (Shukubo). Some of them are still in business now and are available for anybody who wishes to spend a night experiencing temple lodging.
The lodgings are very simple, but they serve delicious home-cooked meals also guests can enjoy a beautiful night view of central Tokyo from the peaceful and quiet mountain with fresh air at nighttime. The experience would be similar to staying on Mt. Koya for most tourists, but this mountain is not as famous as Mt. Koya or other Tokyo mountains like Mt Takao.
Mt. Mitake is accessible from downtown Tokyo compared with Mt.Koya. Moreover, you can explore other beautiful attractions besides the shrine and village as a private visit.
We recommend enjoying the rich nature on a day or 2-day Mt. Mitake short trip from downtown Tokyo as a part of your travel itinerary in Japan.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This accommodations are available for your day trip to relax in the countryside of Tokyo - Contact us for the availability.
AKIGAWA RIVER AREA
Hinohara Village
JAPANESE
STYLE-INN
Akiruno-City
JAPANESE
OLD FOLK HOUSE
Akiruno-City
GlAMPING IN
MOUNTAIN
Fussa-City
GUEST HOUSE
at Sake Brewery
TAMA RIVER AREA
Ome-City
HOTEL along
TAMA RIVER
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Ome-City
TEMPLE LODGINGS
on Mt. MITAKE
Accommodation Line-Up
Hinohara Village
Kabutoya Ryokan
It is a Japanese style inn located at an altitude of 750 meters in a mountain of Tokyo.
The traditional Japanese architectural structure, including the thatched roof, called Kabuto-style as the shape looks like a Kabuto (a helmet of Japanese warriors), and irori fireplaces, would rest your mind.
~Highlights~
・Irori fireplace and a private bath will be available in your room.
・BBQ Dinner at an Irori fireplace in your room.
(BBQ menu can be selected from seasonal wild plants and the Japanese style BBQ or wild boar miso hotpot.)
Woodland Bothy
It is a glamping auberge located in the mountain.
The luxury tent is equipped with king-size beds, a spacious private balcony, and an open-air bath to let you enjoy a luxurious time in nature.
For meals, treat yourself to the fine cuisine made with local products and cooked perfectly by the private chef.
Akiruno-City
~Highlights~
・You can enjoy glamping in a large luxury tent in the middle of the woods.
・Outdoor sauna and pop-up cinema are available for a comfortable stay.
*Important notice:
Since the facility is located in the mountain, all guests are required to climb up on a steep mountain path for about 20 mins. Please bring a small backpack instead of a suitcase for your stay.
Akiruno-City
Kominka Omine
The 150-year-old folk house near the glamping auberge is also available as a private stay.
This house was fully renovated with the comfort of guest room facilities such as a washstand and toilet as the top priority, still, it's like in a grandma's house in the countryside so it is a great place to relax your mind and body in natural beauty.
~Highlights~
・Enjoy a self-service barbecue featuring Japanese wagyu beef and local vegetables on the porch or
a hotpot* featuring local brand beef and fresh mushrooms in the Japanese Tatami room for dinner.
(*The hotpot dinner is available only during the winter season to April)
・Outdoor sauna and open-air bath are available for a comfortable stay.
*Important notice:
Since the facility is located in the mountain, all guests are required to climb up on a steep mountain path for about 20 mins. Please bring a small backpack instead of a suitcase for your stay.
Ome-City
Kamenoi Hotel Ome
Since located along the Tama river with a beautiful atmosphere around the landscape, it is a great hotel for a little break from the hustle of downtown Tokyo.
They offer Japanese-style and Western-style rooms with facilities including a souvenir shop at the entrance, a restaurant, and a hot spring public bath on the top of the floor.
Guests can walk down to the river to refresh and enjoy full of nature in their free time.
~Highlights~
・The scenic views from the riverside rooms are spectacular.
・Calm the mind and enjoy a delicious multi-Japanese course dinner .
・Enjoy a hot spring with the mountain scenery to relax and get your skin smooth as the hot spring water contains alkaline.
Fussa-City
Shubou Tamajiman
Ishikawa Sake Brewery was founded in the Edo period (1830) and built on the premises Guest house.
The guest house offers dormitory-type and Japanese-style rooms, so visitors can spend comfortable time according to their travel style.
~Highlights~
・You can choose dormitory-type or Japanese-style rooms according to your favorite style.
・ Ishikawa Sake Brewery next to the guest house welcomes you for the visit on open hours.
・Enjoy dishes made from the local ingredients with Ishikawa Sake Brewery’s sake for dinner.
Shukubo Lodgings
Shukubo lodgings are originally for pilgrims. Mt. Mitake has long been worshiped as a sacred mountain and there are still more than 20 Shukubo remained. Experience real Japanese culture in a homely atmosphere on the top of sacred mountain.
Ome-City
~Highlights~
・Meals are prepared from ingredients grown on the mountain.
・Enjoy the evening views of the starry skies and the singing of birds is particularly special in the morning.
・Some shukubo offer ascetic practices such as sitting under a waterfall and meditation upon request.
HOT SPRINGS
Hot springs are also available for your day trip to relax in the countryside of Tokyo - Contact us for the availability.
AKIGAWA RIVER AREA
Hinohara Village
KAZUMANOYU
Hot Spring
A popular public hot spring among the locals and hikers. That hypotonic alkaline water will beautify your skin.
Jacuzzi, saunas and open-air baths are also available to relax.
Akiruno-City
SEOTONOYU
Hot Spring
Awarded one of the best hot springs that make your skin beautiful as it contains highly alkaline. Foot-bathing, expecting relaxing and detoxification effects, is popular at this hot spring.
Hinode-Town
TSURU-TSURU
Hot Springs
This onsen is also famous as the alkaline hot spring, making the skin feel smooth which means tsuru-tsuru in Japanese. And shuttle buses from JR Musashi-itsukaichi Station are available.
TAMA RIVER AREA
Okutama-Town
HMOEGINOYU
Hot Springs
It is a hot spring that wells up from the Paleozoic strata which is said to be the oldest stratum in Japan. It is in a good location that is a 10 minute walk from JR Okutama Station.