"Tama no Mori" Nature Experience Tour in Hinohara Village (FY2026 4th Session)

About this event

This nature experience tour is held as part of the "Tama no Mori" Revitalization Project, in which Arakawa City participates. Through hands-on activities in the forests of Tama and interaction among participants, the tour provides an opportunity to reflect on forests and the global environment. Participants will visit Fuji no Mori (Forest of Education) in Hinohara Village, Nishitama District, Tokyo, and enjoy activities that stimulate creativity while engaging with nature, including forest walks, wood chopping, and making Christmas wreaths using cedar leaves. The tour is open to elementary school students residing in or attending school in Arakawa City and their guardians, with up to 3 people per group. Capacity is 8 participants per day (Arakawa City quota), and a lottery will be held in the event of oversubscription. Lunch is included, and the fee is 2,500 yen per person (tax included). Required items include rain gear, drinks, a hat, gloves, and cold-weather clothing; comfortable clothes that can get dirty and sneakers or light hiking shoes are recommended. For bear safety during the tour, guides carry bear bells and bear spray, and participants must avoid acting alone.

Venue

Fuji no Mori

5990 Hinohara-mura, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 190-0200