Prepare to be amazed as you spend a week immersed in nature, shattering your preconceptions of Tokyo and uncovering a refreshing, green oasis within the urban jungle.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo is a dynamic, world-leading city that attracts people from around the world.
In addition, by using public transportation such as the Shinkansen bullet train, express trains, and highway buses, visitors can enjoy a more enjoyable one-day tour of tourist attractions throughout Japan, starting in Tokyo.
10:20am:SHINJUKU STATION
Keio Line: Shinjuku → Chofu
Bus: Chofu → Jindaiji Temple
11:00am:JINDAIJI TEMPLE
Renowned as Tokyo's second oldest temple after Sensoji in Asakusa, and enjoy its tranquil atmosphere that feels worlds away from the bustling city. The temple hosts several major annual events, including the Daruma Market in March, which is one of Japan's three largest Daruma doll fairs and attracts thousands of visitors.
0:00pm:JINDAIJI DAISHICHAYA
Jindaiji is famous for its National Treasure, a copper statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and for its surrounding area which includes the popular Jindaiji Soba noodle restaurants.
1:15pm:JINDAI BOTANICAL GARDENS
At Jindai Botanical Park, Tokyo's largest botanical garden, the autumn rose garden reaches its peak bloom, and visitors can admire photogenic plants like the towering pampas grass.
5:00pm:SORANO HOTEL
Bus: Jindaiji Temple → Chofu
Keio Line to Nambu Line: Chofu → Bubaigawara → Tachikawa
SORANO HOTEL is a well-being hotel located in Tachikawa, Tokyo, within the GREEN SPRINGS complex, just an 8-minute walk from Tachikawa Station. With a focus on wellness, SORANO HOTEL provides luxurious accommodations and amenities, including a spa and a restaurant that emphasizes healthy dining options.
7:30am:TACHIKAWA MINAMI STATION
Monorail: Tachikawa Minami → Takahatafudo
8:00am:TAKAHATA-FUDOSON KONGOJI
Takahata Fudo-son, officially known as Takahata-san Myooin Kongo-ji Temple, is one of the three major Fudo temples in the Kanto region, located in Hino City, Tokyo. The temple is famous for its Goma fire rituals, which are performed multiple times daily to fulfill various wishes and ward off misfortune.
11:00am:TAKAHATAFUDO STATION
Monorail: Takahatafudo → Tachikawa-Kita
11:30am:GOHANYA NOUKA NO DAIDOKORO
This restaurant offers dishes made with plenty of fresh vegetables and local ingredients. Especially popular are the dishes made with fresh vegetables directly from the farm.
1:00pm:GREEN SPRINGS
Opened in April 2020, it is a complex facility based on the theme of wellbeing. Centered on a central plaza of approximately 10,000 m2 lush with water and greenery, it includes a hotel with an infinity pool on the top floor, a multi-function hall with approximately 2,500 seats, the largest in the Tama area, stores, restaurants, offices, and other facilities.
2:00pm:CINEMA CITY
Cinema City in Tachikawa, Tokyo, is renowned for its "Extreme Sound Screenings" (Gokujo Bakuon Jouei), which offer an exceptional audio experience for moviegoers. These screenings utilize high-quality Meyer Sound speakers, typically used in large-scale music concerts, to deliver incredibly crisp and immersive acoustics.
8:20am:TACHIKAWA STATION
Chuo Line(Limited Express Azusa): Tachikawa → Kobuchizawa
Taxi: Kobuchizawa → Canadian Camp Riding Club
11:00am:YABUSAME ACTIVITY
(CANADIAN CAMP RIDING CLUB)
Yabusame is a traditional Japanese mounted archery, where archers on horseback shoot targets while riding at a gallop. The Canadian Camp Riding Club in Yatsugatake offers a unique yabusame experience for visitors, allowing them to try this ancient art in a stunning mountain setting. Participants can learn the basics of mounted archery.
1:00pm:MARJORAM
Taxi: Canadian Camp Riding Club → Marjoram
Pasta & Pizza Garden Marjoram is located at the southern foot of Mt. Fuji.
Marjoram is a kind of herb with a slightly bitter, delicate, sweet aroma. It has been used as a spice since ancient Roman times and is utilized in pizza sauce and other meat dishes.
2:00pm:KOBUCHIZAWA CYCLING TOUR
Explore the area around Kobuchizawa Station by electric bicycle. You can visit Misogi Shrine, Otaki Spring, and Omagari on the Koumi Line.
3:00pm:"ROAD STATION KOBUCHIZAWA
(UCHU BREWING TAPROOM)"
Inside the building are a variety of stores, including a direct sales shop selling agricultural products, flower seedlings, and souvenirs such as local sake, sweets, and folk crafts, as well as restaurants and a bakery.
3:30pm:NAKAMURA KEITH HARING COLLECTION
Keith Haring, a leading figure in American art of the 1980s.
The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection is a museum where visitors can engage with Haring’s works on an intimate level under the theme, “From Darkness to Hope.”
5:00pm:KOBUCHIZAWA STATION
Chuo Line(Limited Express Azusa): Kobuchizawa → Shinjuku
7:30pm:AIN SOPH.JOURNEY SHINJUKU
This café-restaurant offers completely vegetarian (vegan) meals and sweets. Enjoy seasonal veggie dishes with plenty of aromatic spices and herbs.
9:30pm:PARFAITERIA BEL
Japan's night parfait culture, particularly popular in Sapporo, features indulgent desserts known as "shime parfait," enjoyed after a night of drinking.
3:00pm:EXPLORING OUTDOOR GEAR SHOPS
Discover Tokyo's outdoor shopping paradise in the Kanda, Jimbocho, and Ochanomizu area, a hub for adventure enthusiasts. This vibrant district, surrounded by universities and steeped in a rich history of bookstores and sports shops, offers an unparalleled selection of outdoor gear and equipment.
5:00pm:ASOBI CAFE
Board game cafes have become increasingly popular in Japan, offering a unique social experience where people can enjoy a wide variety of games while having food and drinks. At Asobi CAFE, visitors can choose from hundreds of games, ranging from classic titles to modern strategy games, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and refreshments, making it an ideal place for both newcomers and experienced players to gather and have fun.
6:30pm:VEGETABLE IZAKAYA GENKI KANDA
The owner has an unusual appearance, and the restaurant's impactful exterior and interior are attractive!
The vegan dishes, using fresh vegetables from all over Japan, are varied from the unusual to the orthodox and homey.
8:00pm:VOWZ BAR
Taxi: Vegetable izakaya genki kanda → Vowz bar
This bar is run by a monk. At the Vowz Bar, a short Dharma service and Dharma talk are held daily, allowing you to experience the teachings of the Buddha.
9:30am:TOKYO STATION
Shinkansen: Tokyo → Nagano
Bus: Nagano → Togakushi Chusha
0:00pm:TOGAKUSHI FIVE SHRINES
Embark on a hiking adventure to visit the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine, a renowned power spot nestled at the foot of the sacred Mount Togakushi, which is especially beautiful during the peak autumn foliage season. Enjoy collecting unique shrine stamps (goshuin) at each of the five shrines.
1:00pm:TOGAKUSHI SHRINE
Bus: Togakushi Chusha → Zenkoji Daimon
3:00pm:HAKKO MONZEN
This creative restaurant is located along the main approach to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City. You can enjoy a menu featuring fermented foods from Shinshu in a renovated Taisho era tabi (Japanese socks) house.
4:00pm:ZENKOJI
Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture is considered one of the most popular temples in Japan and has been designated a national treasure. It is surrounded by a lively religious district and is accessed via the vibrant Nakamise-dori avenue, which is lined with temple accommodation, shops and monastery residences.
4:30pm:MAKING SHICHIMI (SEVEN SPICES)
You can choose from about 40 different ingredients to make your own (seven spices). The spiciness and aroma can be mixed from scratch.
6:00pm:NAGANO STATION
Shinkansen: Nagano → Tokyo
9:15am:SHINJUKU STATION
Chuo Line / Ome Line (Through train): Shinjuku → Ome
10:30am:
NATSUHENOTOBIRA
Spend a relaxing time at “NATSUHENOTOBIRA,” a famous hidden cafe in Ome. Enjoy a natural brunch while listening to the sounds of jazz and the Ome Line running.
0:00pm:OME STATION
Ome Line: Ome → Kori
1:30pm:SATOLOGUE
Satologue has opened a unique sauna experience that blends traditional wood-fired sauna with the local forestry industry, allowing guests to connect with nature. The sauna, named Fukisui (meaning "Wind, Trees, Water"), uses authentic Okutama wood as firewood and river water for its cold bath, offering visitors a rejuvenating experience that embodies the essence of the Okutama region.
4:15pm:KORI STATION
Ome Line to Chuo Line: Kori → Ome → Tachikawa → Yotsuya
6:10pm:POLYPHONY
Polyphony is a unique restaurant in Yotsuya, Tokyo, specializing in lacto-ovo vegetarian cuisine that showcases the flavors of organic and naturally grown seasonal vegetables. The restaurant offers a carefully curated pairing course featuring Japanese sake or wine to complement their vegetable-focused dishes.
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