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Hinohara-mura

Over 90% is wooded area.Excluding outlying islands, Hinohara-mura is the only village in Tokyo. The sites include Mt. Mito (elevation: 1,531 m) and Hossawa Falls which freezes in the winter. Kazuma hot spring, fishing in the Aki River valley, and barbecuing are popular activities in Hinohara-mura.
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Chitoseya Tofu in Hinohara Village

Chitoseya Tofu in Hinohara Village

A famous tofu shop in Hibara Village. All tofu here is homemade, boasting excellent water and soybean quality. The tofu is delicious and serves as a famous specialty. You can enjoy it on the spot or purchase it as a souvenir, priced at only 100 yen each – affordable and delightful.
Chitose house exterior

Chitose house exterior

Tofu and soy milk

Tofu and soy milk

Hossawa Falls

Hossawa Falls

Hossawa Falls can be considered the most iconic attraction in Hibara Village. Nearly every tourist to Hibara Village includes it in their itinerary. Hossawa Falls is the only waterfall in Tokyo selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.  The entire waterfall is divided into four sections. The lowest section has a height difference of 26 meters. It is quite magnificent to see it on site.
Hossawa Waterfall Water

Hossawa Waterfall Water

Beautiful autumn leaves

Beautiful autumn leaves

And if you visit during the autumn red leaf season, you can enjoy the breathtaking sight of vibrant autumn leaves along the way.
Mountain and autumn leaves

Mountain and autumn leaves

Momijibashi

Momijibashi

Villa delpino exterior

Villa delpino exterior

Villa delpino villa delpino is a rare Italian restaurant that uses local ingredients from Hihara Village. The entire restaurant is run only by the owner himself. The food is delicious and the lunch price is reasonable. The only drawback is that the service might be slow because everything is prepared and served by the owner personally.
Villa delpino exterior

Villa delpino exterior

Villa delpino food

Villa delpino food

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