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Hinohara Tokyo Citizens' Forest 東京都檜原都民の森

Mountain forest park on the slopes of Mt. Mito in western Tokyo, with beech woods, Mito Falls and certified forest-therapy trails.

Hours9:30-16:30 (Jul 21-Aug 31 until 17:30; Nov 16-Mar 15 until 16:00)

ClosedMondays (next day if holiday) and Dec 29-Jan 3; open daily in Golden Week, Jul 21-Aug 31 and Oct 1-Nov 30

PriceFree

Getting thereMusashi-Itsukaichi Station (JR Itsukaichi Line), Nishi Tokyo bus to Kazuma then connecting bus to Tomin no Mori, about 75 min

Time neededHalf day

Best timeOctober to November for autumn leaves; May to June for fresh green

Address7146 Kazuma, Hinohara Village, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo

Websitehinohara-mori.jp

About

Hinohara Tokyo Citizens' Forest sits high on Mt. Mito (1,531 m), on the Tokyo-Yamanashi border, and was set up so city residents could experience mountain forest. Trails range from the flat, wood-chipped 'Therapy Road' to the Mito Falls course and a full loop over the Mito summit through beech forest. The Forest Hall has exhibits, and there are woodworking and charcoal huts.

Highlights

Mito Falls (Mito Otaki) along the forest trails
Certified forest-therapy 'Therapy Road' trail
Beech forest loop over Mt. Mito
Woodworking classes and birdwatching hut

Tips

Buses are infrequent and seasonal; check the Nishi Tokyo Bus timetable
Bear bells are lent free at the management office
Road closures sometimes affect access; check the official news page

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