Tokyo Seasonal Peaks Discovery

This day-trip to Hinohara village will let you experience the oneness with Nature! Waterfall meditation is commonly practiced in natural settings, allowing individuals to connect with the powerful energy of waterfalls and the beauty of nature. In addition, being bathed in the waterfall’s water is believed to cleanse the mind and body. It is thought that the energy of the waterfall provides a mental refreshment for those seeking it. We will get soaked in the local onsen hot spring after the waterfall meditation. Once you get warmed up, you will have a flavors of the season at the old house cafe. Japanese sweets with mocha at a temple cafe afterwards are also going to be your favorite! Hi, I’m a certified Level 1 LNT instructor (Leave No Trace) and have the Willderness First Aid certified by WFTA. I lived in the U.S. for 10 years and am always excited about hanging out with those from different backgrounds! Give it a shot! And have a blast on the west edge of Tokyo!

1. 1

   Kuzuryu Shrine

   30 min

   A part of the waterfall training/meditation, the Shinto priest with his respect for gods lets you connect with “gods” before going for the waterfall training/meditation.

2. 2

   Kuzuryu Waterfall

   1 hour

   You will experience the “waterfall training” aka “waterfall meditation” here to start off your fresh day!

3. 3

   Kazumanoyu

   1.5 hours

   After the waterfall training/meditation, we will soak with onsen, the hot spring and chill out!

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1.5 hours

   We will have lunch at traditional old house cafe, Harenoya. They serve flavors of each season every month with local vegetables and fruits. Harenoya also sells some local handmade products, including miso, jams, and so. We will stop by local souvenir store on the way to Hossawa falls.

5. 5

   Hossawa Falls

   1 hour

   We will go to see “Hossawa falls” one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Hinohara. Hossawa falls show its variety of face each season. You can enjoy smooth water with fresh greens in spring and autumn foliage. Hossawa falls in Increased water level creates massive drops in summer and it even gets frozen in winter. On the to the waterfall, there is a gift shop that sells handmade wood crafts. In the meantime, you might be able to get in touch with wild birds at the shop by chance.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   【Alternative1】This itinerary is alternative to the original plan. The temple cafe “Shu’un” is only available for certain days every month, and thus we will only get there when they are available and the customers still want to go. Otherwise, we will stick with the original plan that we go to Hossawa falls after lunch instead. You will enjoy mocha with a Japanese sweets at “Shu’un”. The priest will talk about the historical background of temples and how people live with its beliefs and rituals at that time of period.

7. 7

   Ryujin Falls

   30 min

   【Alternative1】The alternative plan, we will go there only when we decide to go to “Shu’un” the temple cafe.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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