From hidden places close by to hidden places far away! 12 recommended hotels and inns in "Tokyo's hidden places" surrounded by nature

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When you spend time in Tokyo, with its packed trains, crowds, and the constant flurry of information, you may find yourself unknowingly feeling fatigued both mentally and physically. Sometimes you want to take it easy, but traveling far away seems like too much hassle.

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Tokyo may be called a concrete jungle, but did you know that it also has its own "hidden regions" surrounded by nature? From hidden regions that can be easily reached in about an hour by train, to hidden regions that can be reached by boat or plane, where you can fully experience the feeling of traveling even though you are still in the city. Take a step away from the city center and you'll find vast expanses of nature that you've never known before!

If you stay in a remote area, you can feel the dynamic nature and refresh yourself. This article will introduce you to accommodations in such remote areas of Tokyo. From glamping to resort hotels, hostels, and onsen inns... Why not get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the great outdoors to the fullest?

It's just a little over an hour from Shinjuku Station on the Chuo Line. "FUREAI Glamping & BBQ" is a facility in Akiruno City where you can enjoy BBQ, glamping, and camping surrounded by nature. It's perfect for those who want to feel closer to nature than in a hotel or ryokan! Glamping comes with everything you need, including tents, chairs, and tables, so you can stay there without worrying. Even outdoor beginners can feel at ease.

The circular bath is a jacuzzi with plenty of openness! Taking a bath while gazing out at nature is an experience that makes it hard to believe you are in Tokyo. Soaking in the bath, having a BBQ, or making curry... Even if you spend your time here, it's sure to turn into a special memory!

At night, the area around the tent is lit up, and the forest and warm-colored lights create a soothing space. If you could be with a friend or loved one in such a space, you might be able to have a deeper conversation and feel a stronger connection than usual. It's sure to be a memorable holiday.

Minami Sanso is a relaxing temple lodging surrounded by nature on Mt. Mitake. Mt. Mitake is a popular spot for women to climb and is also famous for being a power spot! After getting some power from nature while enjoying the climb, you can also enjoy the benefits of nature with meal and baths at the lodging. There are Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Western-style rooms, and you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Mitake from inside the room.

The best thing about this place is the panoramic bath at an altitude of 1,000m! Not only can you experience the great outdoors, but you can also see the night view of Tokyo. The water is made with mineral-rich natural water from Mt. Mitake, so you'll feel refreshed after bathing. It can also be rented for private use, so why not spend some quality time relaxing and soothing yourself?

The meal has an open atmosphere with lots of windows! In the morning, you can fully feel the freshness as the natural light shines in. meal are prepared by the landlady using local ingredients for breakfast and dinner. Natural yamame trout, mountain vegetables harvested in the vicinity, specialty sashimi konnyaku, and other dishes that retain the deliciousness of the ingredients are sure to warm your heart.

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"Kominka-no-Yado Yamashiro" is an inn in Okutama that is designated as a national registered tangible cultural property. It is a place of great pedigree, with the current Emperor, who was the Crown Prince at the time, visiting in 1979. Only two groups are allowed to stay per day, so you can enjoy a quiet stay without worrying about others. The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms that give off a nostalgic vibe. Although it is an old house that is over 670 years old, it is well-cleaned and has a clean feeling, and is equipped with new facilities, so women can use it with peace of mind.

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The baths are for private use in each guest room. The water is warmed with firewood, and although it is not onsen, it is said to contain plenty of minerals.

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meal is at the meal of a private room. Wild vegetables, homemade konjac, and other local natural ingredients are used abundantly. For dinner, you can choose from several courses, such as Akikawa beef steak or sukiyaki. Breakfast is a healthy Japanese set with grilled fish and homemade wasabi pickles.

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Akigawa Valley Seonoyu is located in a lush green area surrounded by the mountains surrounding the Akigawa Valley. Located in a national park, you can see nature below. It is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy the seasonal expressions of the mountains, such as the fresh greenery of spring and the colored leaves of autumn.

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All guest rooms are cottages, and you can choose between a one-story deluxe type and a two-story maisonette type. There is a kitchen in the room, and there are plenty of cooking appliances, so it's fun to prepare ingredients at the direct sales store and cook. In the room, you can feel nature from the large window, and even in the bath. At night, enjoy the view of the sky full of stars and relax.

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The large public bath uses hot spring onsen, which has a soft texture. You can enjoy the outdoors from the indoor bath, but you can get a closer look at the grandeur of it all from the open-air bath. The women's open-air bath overlooks the clear waters of Akigawa River, so the mountain scenery and the murmuring of the river will make you feel even more relaxed. There is also a large foot bath at the entrance to "Seoto-no-yu." It's nice to be able to casually soak in this hidden hot spring.

"Okutama no Kaze Hatonosuso" is an inn where you can see "Hatonosu Valley" in Okutama from every room. Surrounded by huge rocks and trees, you can feel the wildness of nature that you can hardly see in Tokyo. There is a table and chair set on the balcony of the guest room, so you can sit there and enjoy the view.

The large public bath uses onsen from its own source, and it is said that you can expect a beautiful skin effect.In the open-air bath, you can enjoy onsen with different spring qualities, and you can enjoy two types of onsen. After taking a bath, let's wear a colored yukata that you can choose from among several in the lobby.

The valley seen from the room looks like this, and the scenery makes you feel some power. When the weather is nice, the blue sky spreads overhead, and if you are caught in such a scenery, you should forget about small worries before you know it!

"Lido Park Resort Hachijojima" is about 8 minutes by car from Hachijojima Airport. With the sea in front of you and Mt. Nishiyama (Hachijo Fuji) behind you, this is a hotel where you can spend time in the best location surrounded by the sea and mountains. Next to the hotel, there is a "Yu Yu Ranch" where you can observe the milking of Jersey cows who live leisurely in a grazing style, and you can also taste freshly squeezed Jersey milk and gelato.

There are rooms on the sea side and mountains side, and if you stay on the sea side, you can see the ocean view and the ranch along the sea. All rooms, including twins, doubles, triples, and “junior suites” with a comfortable living room, are unified at 28㎡ or more and are large enough to relax. If you want to have a relaxing and relaxing trip, you can also stay on the mountain side where you can be healed by the rich greenery of Hachijojima.

At the open-air bath "Umikaze no Yu" on the first basement floor, you can enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Soak in the large bath while feeling the sea breeze, and enjoy the relaxing island time that unites you with the sea and nature. After the bath, you can relax and cool off in the tatami-matted rest area.

For breakfast meal, you can enjoy plenty of island ingredients in a Japanese and Western buffet style at the open ocean view restaurant "Tartaruga". Hachijojima jersey milk is also used for French toast butter and milk curry, and there are plenty of local dishes such as island sushi and Asuna tempura. For dinner outside of summer, you can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine.

Lido Park Resort Hachijojima is planted with palm trees and, depending on the season, flowers such as hibiscus bloom. The site is filled with a tropical atmosphere and also features an outdoor pool like this. It is only open during the summer months from mid-July to mid-September, so if you are traveling in the summer, be sure to come here to refresh yourself.

"Resort villa miko" is located about 15 minutes on foot from Motomachi Port on Izu Oshima, and you can rent out a one-story house of about 200 square meters. To Motomachi Port, it takes about 2 hours by jet boat from the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal in Minato Ward, or about 6 to 8 hours by large passenger boat. You can get there in a short amount of time on a jet ship, and if you take a night cruise on a large cruise ship, you'll arrive while you're sleeping, so you can enjoy exploring the island in the morning.

The room has a living room facing a large terrace, a dining kitchen, two Western-style rooms and one Japanese-style room. It has a separate washbasin, shower room, jacuzzi bath, and even a washer/dryer. The entire building is reserved for only one group per day, so you can have a barbecue while gazing out at the ocean, or relax in the feeling of living in a mansion.

The Jacuzzi bath is a view bath specification, so you can enjoy the superb view while taking a bath.The bath set and skin care set are also fully equipped, so you can monopolize the vast land and sea while relaxing in the hot water. In addition, the windows are designed to be large so that you can see the scenery from every room, so you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, and the setting sun.

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About 1 minute on foot from Futami Port. "Heart Rock Village" is located in Chichijima, Ogasawara Islands, right next to the gateway to the mainland. This is an earth-friendly, eco-friendly, and comfortable petit resort where travelers from the city can truly relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of the island, while valuing the island's natural environment. There are plenty of public spaces, and there is also a terrace under the shade of the symbolic banyan tree. You can spend a pleasant time while feeling the great nature of Ogasawara.

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The interiors of the guest rooms are made with warm, natural solid wood such as teak and walnut, creating an excellent relaxing atmosphere. There are suites with Balinese-style interiors that give you a perfect resort feel, deluxe rooms that boast the best ocean views in Ogasawara, and standard rooms that are easy to stay in. You can choose the room that suits your travel style and budget.

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There is a cafe with a great view on the first floor. They have a variety of hearty dishes on the menu, including hamburgers and taco rice. It's a good idea to plan your trip so that you have plenty of time to do nothing in your room, and not make too many plans on the island.

Of the islands we'll be introducing to you, the closest to Tokyo is Oshima in the Izu Islands. You can get to Oshima in less than two hours by jet boat from Takeshiba Pier in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, or by plane in as little as 25 minutes from Chofu Airport! A recommended lodging on Oshima is BookTeaBed IZUOSHIMA. In addition to twin and double rooms that can accommodate multiple people, the hotel also has single rooms and dormitories, so it's perfect for solo travelers!

There are books everywhere in this hostel! The counter of the attached cafe bar is made of books, and even the stairs are stocked with books... Not only novels but also manga and photo books are available, so even if you don't like books, you can easily pick one up. If you're worried that you might get bored at night when traveling alone, this is a great place to stay♪

The cafe bar is open from the morning, so you can have breakfast there, or use it as a bar in the evening. If you're traveling with friends or a partner, you can relax and chat while looking out at the sea. If you're traveling alone, you can relax and read a book while feeling the island breeze.

It takes about 3 hours by jet boat from Takeshiba Pier and 45 minutes by plane from Chofu Airport. Minna no Bessou Familia, a recommended inn in Kozushima, Izu Islands, was born with the desire to be a warm place like a villa. The inn, which is a renovated old Japanese-style house, has cute decorations with the theme of Kozushima x the world's spectacular scenery.

There are only 7 guest rooms in total. Each room has a different design, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you stay. The baths are reserved for each room and are cleaned after each use, so you can rest assured. There is also a women-only powder room, so I'm glad that you can feel the consideration for women. In addition, you can have breakfast for free, and there are breads, fruits, and superfoods.

This hostel is the closest accommodation to the center of Maehama Beach where beautiful white sand spreads! There is also an ocean view terrace on the 2nd floor, where you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of not only the beautiful sandy beach, but also the sparkling sea and the quietly setting sun. At night, let's spend a relaxing time under the stars in the sky☆

The cafe, which is also the breakfast venue, takes on a slightly more adult atmosphere in the evening. It transforms into a full-fledged bar where you can enjoy wines selected by sommeliers and cheeses purchased in the Netherlands. Have fun surrounded by the island's nature during the day, and relax and chat over a drink in the evening... The nights of your trip will be filled with joy.

About 10 hours by jet boat from Takeshiba Pier and less than 1 hour by plane from Haneda Airport. "Resort Sea Piros" is a resort hotel with a tropical feel, inspired by Bali on Hachijojima in the Izu Islands. Bali furniture is arranged in the guest room and lobby, so you can enjoy Asian taste ♩ Hachijojima's main beach is in front of you, and the island's downtown area is within walking distance, so the location is no problem. .

There are four types of guest rooms, including Western-style twin rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and detached detached houses. You're sure to find a room that's perfect for any occasion, whether you're traveling as a couple or with a group. All rooms have separate baths, toilets, and sinks, which makes them easy to use and convenient. They also come equipped with a refrigerator, TV, air purifier, and more, so you can enjoy a relaxing island stay as if you were in a villa.

After enjoying the ocean of Hachijojima during the day, why not enjoy the evening view of Hachijojima before dinner? The evening view from the "Noboryu Pass Observatory" is a spectacular view of the city lights and the setting sun! Looking out over such a view, you will surely have a time that will cleanse your soul...♩

Dinner is mainly seafood caught in Hachijojima. There is also a menu unique to the island, such as island sushi and ashitaba dishes, and it is full of volume. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet style, and there are plenty of special menus such as dishes using island ingredients, handmade simmered dishes and rice bran pickles! Let's enjoy the taste of the island by eating various things in the morning and at night ♩

24 hours by large passenger ship from Takeshiba Pier! Chichijima, the Ogasawara Islands, which is so far away from Tokyo, is a recommended place to stay. It's a long boat trip to Chichijima Island, so you can fully enjoy the feeling of traveling.Children under the age of 10 cannot stay at this inn. Moreover, since it is located at the southern end of the island, you can spend a quiet and relaxing adult time away from the hustle and bustle.

There are only 5 guest rooms in total, and the space is full of privacy. The environment is also taken into consideration, such as the shampoo placed in the room and the indoor and outdoor walls with plaster. The scent of wood wafts through the room, and you should be healed by its warmth.

This inn offers an activity plan where you can do yoga on the beach. By doing yoga in front of the beautiful sea, you can improve your mind and body and have a deeper dialogue with yourself. There are also plenty of other healing options for women, such as "Starry Night Yoga" under the stars, "SUP yoga" on the sea, full body treatments, massages, and facial correction. If you are interested, please contact the inn in advance.

This time, we introduced some wonderful accommodations in hidden areas of Tokyo. Even in Tokyo, which is often called a concrete jungle, there are many places where nature spreads out. If you stay in such a place, you are sure to be healed in both mind and body. Why not relax and refresh yourself by enjoying beautiful scenery, onsen, and delicious gourmet food made with local ingredients?