Mt. Hinode Hiking & Onsen Day Trip
May 25th, 2025 (Sunday)
Now that the weather is getting warmer, how about going on a hike with the Coto Community?
On the 25th of May, we will climb Mt. Hinode 日の出山, a mountain located in the west of Tokyo.
Mt. Hinode is a part of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park which runs through the prefectures of Tokyo, Yamanashi, Nagano, and Saitama. Standing at 902 meters tall, it is the dominating mountain at Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. It also boasts beautiful views of the entire Kanto region including the other mountains in the Okutama area.
This mountain is also a famous spot for people to watch the first sunrise of the new year. Hinode in English means “sunrise mountain” – how fitting!
After conquering Mt. Hinode, we will head to Tsurutsuru Onsen (つるつる温泉) to relax and unwind. Along the way, there is a river where everyone is welcome to play!
Come join us as this is also a great way to meet people from around the world! 🌎
Hike Information
Date: 25th of May, Sunday
Meeting time: 9:30 am
Meeting place: JR Ikusabata Station / JR 軍畑駅 いくさばたえき
It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get from Shinjuku Station to Ikusabata Station
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (2-2.5/5)
Eligible participants: Coto students and staff (friends and family are welcome!)
Fee: 5,000 yen (this includes onsen fees, onsen small towels, snacks, and insurance)
Number of participants: Maximum of 25 people (16 years old and up)
Things to bring: Water, snacks, own bento box, picnic sheet, sunblock cream, hat, cash, and prepaid transportation cards.
The hike will be led by Coto Staff.
NOTE: Further information will be provided closer to the date of the hike.
In case of bad weather, the hike will be canceled.
Hike Trail
This time, we will be hiking a lesser-known trail. It’s the same route we took during last year’s May hike! The path offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for connecting with nature and getting to know each other.
The hike will start from JR Ikusabata Station and lead us to the summit of Mt. Hinode.
Please note that it’s a fairly long walk and there are no alternative means of transportation (like a ropeway), so this hike is recommended for those who feel confident in their walking ability!
Timetable:
Ikusabata station to the start of the trail: 30-minute walk
Start of trail to the peak of Mt. Hinode: 150-minute walk
Lunchtime at the summit: Around 50 minutes
Descent from the summit to the mountain stream: 80-minute walk
Mountain stream to Tsurutsuru onsen: 20-minute walk
Tsurutsuru onsen to Itsukaichi station: 20 minutes by public bus
Sign-up
Please fill in the application form through the link below. Once we have received your form, we will send you your invoice.
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Cancelation Policy
Cancel by May 19 (Mon) → Full refund
Cancel by May20(Tue)- 22(Thurs), 17:00 → 50% refund
Cancel after May 22(Thurs), 17:00 → No refund
Inquiries
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Community Team at [email protected].