The 15 Best Hotels & Inns for Exploring Tokyo’s Nature-Hidden Secrets!

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If you spend your time in Tokyo, where there are crowded trains, crowds, and information flying around, don't you feel tired both mentally and physically? Sometimes you want to spend a leisurely time, but you may think that traveling far is too much trouble.

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Tokyo is a concrete jungle, but did you know that Tokyo also has a "unexplored area" surrounded by nature? From unexplored places that can be easily reached in about an hour by train, to unexplored places where you can go by boat or plane but still feel like you are on a journey, if you take a step away from the city, you should be able to discover the great outdoors that you never knew existed ◎!

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If you stay in a secluded area, you can feel the dynamic nature in its entirety. In this article, we will introduce accommodation facilities located in Tokyo's unexplored regions. How about getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoying nature?

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"KEIKOKU GLAMPING TENT" can be reached in about 90 minutes by car from the city center. Located along the Minamiaki River in Akiruno City, this is an accommodation facility where you can enjoy a gorgeous glamping experience amidst the beautiful murmuring of the valley. There are two types of guest rooms, the "LUXURY TENT" and the "SUITE TENT".

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Both types of rooms are equipped with an outdoor jacuzzi on a spacious wooden terrace. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, you can spend a blissful bath time relaxing in nature. There is also a toilet and shower room in the room, as well as a skin care set and Dyson's "Dyson Supersonic Ionic Hair Dryer".

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Barbecue equipment, cutlery, electric kettle, toaster, etc. A high-quality barbecue set such as domestic rib roast steak, Nichinan chicken, lamb meat, Katagai scallops, and headed shrimp is prepared, and you can bring your own ingredients. It's nice to have a relaxing drink while you're at it.

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Approximately 90% of the area of the village is located in the mountains of Hinohara Village, which is covered in forests. Hinohara Village is located in Nishitama, about 90 minutes by car from Tokyo. When you arrive and go down the stairs, you will find a private space of about 5,000 tsubo surrounded by greenery, where you can spend a special time watching the superb view from the top of the mountain.

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The room is equipped with a 100-inch large screen, and you can enjoy a powerful theater experience with 4K high image quality and high-quality surround system. You can enjoy lounging while watching a movie on Tempur's electric reclining bed. Beautiful greenery spreads outside the window, and it is the perfect setting as a luxurious refuge when you are tired of your busy daily life.

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While you are in the mountains surrounded by forests, you can enjoy your morning and evening meal and snacks while watching a movie at Hiroya, a famous French restaurant in Minami-Aoyama. Only carefully selected items such as croissants from the manufacturer "Picard". Barbecue grilled slowly on the American Char-Broil company's grill will also become a special memory of this inn.

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It takes just 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 while surrounded by nature. It's perfect for those who want to feel nature closer than in a hotel or ryokan! With glamping, you can easily stay here because you have everything you need, including tents, chairs, and tables.

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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!

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At night, the area around the tent is beautifully lit up, and the forest and warm colored lights create a relaxing space. If you can be with your friends and loved ones in a space like this, you might be able to have deeper conversations than usual and feel a strong connection♡

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"Nanzanso" is a healing temple lodging surrounded by nature on Mt. Mitake. Mt. Mitake is a popular spot that is easy for women to climb, and the entire mountain is also famous for being a power spot! After enjoying the power of nature while enjoying climbing, let's enjoy the blessings of nature with meal and baths at the inn. I will.

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The most recommended point is the observatory bath at an altitude of 1,000m! Not only can you experience nature, but you can also see the night view of Tokyo. The hot water uses mineral-rich natural water from Mt. Mitake, so you feel refreshed after the bath. You can also rent it out, so how about spending a meaningful time just for yourself while being healed slowly?

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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 has been designated as a national registered tangible cultural property. In 1979 (Showa 54), the present emperor, who was the crown prince at the time, visited here. Only 2 groups can stay at a time, so you can spend your time quietly without worrying about other people.

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The guest room is a Japanese-style room that makes you feel nostalgic. It's an old private house that was built more than 670 years ago, but it's well-maintained and clean, and it's equipped with new facilities, so even women can use it with peace of mind. The bath is reserved for each guest room. The soft water is boiled 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 onsen and is characterized by its soft touch. You can enjoy the nature outside from the indoor bath, but the open-air bath allows you to feel the magnificence up close. The women's open-air bath overlooks the clear stream of the Akigawa River, so the mountain scenery and the murmuring of the river will make you feel more relaxed.

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“Yasuragi no Yado Nenenbo” is an accommodation facility located in Hihara, Okutama Town. The feature is that there are no TVs or clocks in the guest rooms so that you can feel the sounds of nature. Forget the time and relax in the silence.

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There are also spots where you can feel nature, such as limestone caves, mountain stream fishing spots, and giant tree villages. From the Nibara Kaido, you can see the dynamic nature just like in the photo, and you might forget you are in Tokyo. In autumn, the whole area turns bright red, and in winter, it turns into a silvery world.

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The bath is an open space with impressive large windows. After enjoying the outdoors, it would be nice to relax in the bath while feeling the nature. Depending on the time of year, you can also enjoy precious natural ingredients for breakfast and meal.

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"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.

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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.

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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!

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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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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There are three types of guest rooms where you can relax from the bottom of your heart: "Standard Room", "Deluxe Room" and "Suite Room". The interior is filled with warm natural wood such as teak and walnut, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Suites with Balinese interiors give you a perfect resort feeling, deluxe rooms boasting the best ocean view in Ogasawara, and standard rooms where you can stay casually. You can choose the one that suits your travel style and budget.

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Each room also has a private terrace. From there, you can enjoy the view of the sea and the lush greenery, giving you an extraordinary feeling. In particular, the terrace of the suite is large enough to hold a garden party, so it's a good idea to plan your itinerary with plenty of time to do nothing in your room.

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Of the islands introduced here, the closest one is Oshima in the Izu Islands. Oshima can be reached in less than two hours from Takeshiba Pier in Hamamatsucho by jet boat, and in as little as 25 minutes by plane from Chofu Airport! “BookTeaBed” IZUOSHIMA is a recommended inn on Oshima. There are twin rooms, double rooms, and other rooms that can accommodate multiple people, as well as single rooms and dormitories, so there is no problem if you are traveling alone!

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This hostel is full of books! The counter of the adjoining café bar is made of books, and books are also stored on the stairs. In addition to novels, there are also manga and photo books, so even if you don't like books, you can easily pick them up.

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The café bar, which is open from the morning, can be used not only for breakfast, but also as a bar at night. If you're traveling with a friend or lover, you can spend your time leisurely talking while looking at the sea, or if you're traveling alone, feel the breeze outside while reading a book.

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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.

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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.

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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☆

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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. .

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After enjoying the sea of Hachijojima during the day, why not enjoy the evening view of Hachijojima before dinner? The sunset view from the "Toryu Pass Observation Deck" is a superb view where you can see the lights of the city and the setting sun! If you look out over such a landscape, you should be able to spend a time that will surely cleanse your heart ... ♩

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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 ♩

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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.

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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.

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This inn also has a plan where you can do yoga on the beach. If you prepare your mind and body with yoga in front of the beautiful sea, you should be able to communicate with yourself more. In addition, there are plenty of healing services for women, such as yoga under the stars, full body treatments, and small face correction.

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This time, we introduced a wonderful accommodation facility in a secluded area of Tokyo. Even in the concrete jungle of Tokyo, there are so many places where nature spreads. Staying in such a place will surely heal your mind and body. Why not refresh yourself with beautiful scenery, onsen, and delicious gourmet food made with local ingredients?