Day trip/Otsuki

8.5 hour

Cost : About 3,000 ~ 5,500 Japanese Yen

This course allows visitors to experience an active but relaxing "outdoors" and "countryside" traveling course not far from Tokyo. Mountain hiking and rafting through gorgeous areas with striking seasonal nature, as well as rich history in Japanese art and folklore. It also introduces foreign travelers to local dishes and sake made from fresh ingredients in the surrounding area, and will definitely pleasantly surprise many that such diverse nature is located this close to Tokyo.

  • Walk
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Cable Car
  • Car

  • Depart from JR Otsuki Station

    Walk 30 minutes

  • Iwadonosan Maruyama Park

    Walk and hike on Mt. Iwadono

    Mt. Iwadono is designated as one of the 12 mountains with the best views of Mt. Fuji in Japan. The 634 meter mountain is the same heigth as the Tokyo Skytree, but offers a variety of hiking courses depending on your level of experience. Especially beautiful in the fall and spring for red autumn leaves and cherry blossoms, the mountain is rich with history and has a special exhibit and resting area that displays beautiful photography f Mt. Fuji. One of the best views of Mt. Fuji in Japan without needing to travel to the actual mountain makes it an attractive hiking course.

  • Iwadonosan Maruyama Park
    Finish walking and hiking on Mt. Iwadono and depart

    Walk 30 minutes

  • Arrive at JR Otsuki Station

    Lunch (near Otsuki Station)
    (Recommended: Yoshidaya)

    At Yoshidaya, visitors can try the "old fashioned" taste of handmade udon noodles, with a variety of toppings such as kinpira, horse meat, and even curry udon, refreshing on both cold and hot days.

  • Depart from JR Otsuki Station

    Train 3 minutes by JR Chuo Honsen train

  • Arrive at JR Saruhashi Station

    Walk 15 minutes

  • Walk around Saruhashi

    (Recommended: Rafting and Narago Fishing Field)

    Saruhashi

    Rafting on the Katsura river beneath the unique "Monkey Bridge" gives visitors a chance to actively navigate and view beautiful fall scenery of a bridge and nature famously depicted in ukiyo-e works.

    Narago Fishing Field

    A family and group friendly chance to experience fishing, nature walking, and outdoor Japanese BBQ.

    Bus:35 minutes by bus (Fujikyu Bus) from JR Saruhashi Station
    Taxi:15 minutes by taxi from JR Saruhashi Station

    *Contact the company to make a reservation for rafting.

  • Finish walking around Saruhashi and depart

    Walk 15 minutes

  • Arrive at JR Saruhashi Station

    Train 3 minutes by JR Chuo Honsen train

  • Arrive at JR Otsuki Station