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Hinohara Citizen Forest

Hanasakijijii / CC BY-SA 3.0

Hinohara Citizen Forest

檜原都民の森

Tokyo · Kanto

This mountain forest reserve has beech trees, waterfalls, and clear trails near Tokyo’s western edge. It is especially good for a cooler summer walk without heavy tourist infrastructure.

Why we picked it

It is far from train stations and feels more like a local nature center than a famous attraction.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 2,736 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Tokyo metropolitan forest park; admission free.
Website
hinohara-mori.jp

Today

7:00–17:30Tue closedMon closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 48m by car

Tags

foresthikingwaterfallnature

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