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Mount Takao Monkey Park

Before visiting the mountaintop temple, you may want to take a side trip to a monkey park. The sight of young monkeys and their parents playing together will make you smile.

Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Visit Takaosan Yakuoin Temple, which is one of the greatest spiritual hot spots around Mount Takao. The temple may well bring you good luck, due to its historical background as a spiritual mountain that has served as a training center for the ancient Japanese religion of Shugendo.

Top of Mount Takao

Enjoy the stunning view of Mount Fuji from the top of Mount Takao. Some people say that the “dragon’s pulse” (the channel through which the power of the earth passes) from Mount Fuji flows into Mount Takao, so here you can gain power equivalent to that you may earn by climbing Mount Fuji.

Mt. Takao Beer Mount

Drink a toast at the highest beer garden in Japan. Indulge yourself with a feeling of accomplishment at this unparalleled scenic overlook.

Kichijoji Nakamichi Shopping Street

Kichijoji Nakamichi Shopping Street has numerous unique, fashionable shops. At a store that offers prepared food, imported food, and general merchandise, loved by many people in Kichijoji, choose your favorite bento lunchbox from a selection of over 10 types of prepared food that change on a daily basis.

Inokashira Park

Open your bento box and enjoy the picnic. Soothe your heart amid the rich nature that extends around Inokashira Pond, a famous scenic spot since the Edo period (1603 to 1867).

Jindai-ji Temple

You may want to take a bus for a side trip, and have a walk around the lush precincts of Jindai-ji Temple. The temple is popular as a spiritual hot spot with the soothing sound of clear streams.

Jindai-ji Temple approach

On your way back to the station, it would also be fun to go on a walk-and-eat tour around the temple. Your heart will skip as you munch your favorite treats.

Jindai-ji Hot Spring Yumori-no-Sato

You may take a brief detour on your way back. Experience the natural black water hot spring, which is also enjoyed by local people. Your fatigue accumulated over the day will vanish quickly as you enjoy the hot spring’s affluent hot water that comes directly from the source.

Chofu Station

Enjoy cherry blossoms while bicycling along the Tama River

Along the way, check out the Hamura Intake Weir, Sakurazutsumi Park, Negaramimae Paddy, and other spots.

Relax amid rows of cherry trees

Take a leisurely bike ride along the Tama River on a quiet path lined with cherry trees. As blossoms fall all around you, the peaceful surroundings may even invite you to release your inner child and stop for a nap!

About 800 Yoshino cherry trees

Take stunning snapshots of a tulip field

At Negaramimae Paddy, the Kanto region's largest tulip field, a brilliant carpet of primary colors will lift your spirits, and makes for great pictures, too!

A field of 400,000 tulips from twenty species

Fussa Station

Return bicycle

Hunt for rare white dogtooth violets

At Sayama Katakuri- no-Sato, try searching for mysterious white dogtooth violets. Only one in tens of thousands of flowers is white instead of the standard purple, so finding one is sure to bring you good luck!

A colony of about 200,000 dogtooth violets

A taste of spring at Ishikawa Brewery

Learn about the history of sake brewing at the museum, go on a brewery tour, or try seasonal dishes and local sake at the restaurants of this veritable amusement park for sake. It's the quintessential taste of spring in Japan.

The tour requires prior reservations.

Explore waterfalls to cleanse your soul

There's something about gazing at a pure, rushing waterfall that soothes a troubled mind. The splash of the crystal-clear waters will purify your body and spirit.

Hossawa Falls was selected as one of Japan's best 100 waterfalls.

Savor local vegetables

Have lunch near Hossawa Falls. Vegetables here are grown using water from the freshest, purest streams, and you can really taste the difference!

Ishibune Bridge, a hanging rope bridge, is suspended across Akigawa Gorge near Seoto-no-Yu Spa. Take a deep breath and gaze in awe at the beauty of the gorge.

Clean off at Seoto-no-Yu Spa

Get fresh and clean after a hard trek in the outdoor bath, which offers spectacular views of Akigawa Gorge. Feel at one with nature and relax in the healing waters of the hot spring.

Bubbling up from 1,500 meters underground

Mount Mitake

Start your hike from Mitakesan Station. Along the way, check out the Tengu Rock, named for the long-nosed goblins of Japanese legend, and the Tengu's Seat, an unusually shaped cedar tree.

Power up at Musashi-Mitake Shrine

A center for Japan's ancient tradition of mountain worship, Musashi-Mitake Shrine is one of the most mystical spots in the Kanto region. The feeling of accomplishment from climbing Mount Mitake will energize you even further!

Founded in 91 BC

Cleanse your spirit at Rock Garden

This purifying spot is formed from moss-covered rocks and a waterfall ravine. Your spirits will surge as you fill your lungs with fresh air.

Total distance: about 1.5 km

Take in spectacular views from the summit of Mount Hinode

All the fatigue of hiking will dissipate when you reach the summit and its amazing views. Time stands still as you gaze out at the vast panorama of the Kanto Plain spread out before you. Taste the delicious mountain air!

Take a break for lunch.

Relax at Tsuru-Tsuru Onsen

This hot-spring spa surrounded by nature has a pleasantly rustic ambience. A strenuous hike beforehand will make the soothing waters feel even better!

Natural hot-spring baths that are good for your skin

Explore Nippara Limestone Cave

The cave is 11°C throughout the year; cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The dreamlike colors of the illumination will brighten your heart, and navigating your way through the narrow rocks is sure to thrill you!

Designated as one of the Kanto region's largest natural monuments

Stroll along Lake Okutama

Take a pleasant walk around a lake surrounded by wilderness. The contrast between the blue-green surface of the lake, reflecting nearby mountain ridges, and the crimson autumn foliage of the lake's shore is truly breathtaking.

An artificial lake built as a reservoir for tap water

Enjoy the autumn colors at Okutama hot spring Moegi no yu

Take a dip in an outdoor bath offering views of Okutama's rushing streams and brilliant autumn colors. The fatigue of your walk will quickly melt away.

A natural hot spring with its source in Japan's oldest rock layer