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A bamboo forest with a wooden walkway. 1
A river with a bridge, buildings, and a sign in the background. 2
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A sign with pictures of various birds and their names in Japanese. 4
A barrel sauna with a wooden exterior and a metal roof, situated on a wooden deck. 5
By Hidden Tokyo Experiences
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Price is €34 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

    • Walk the clear, shallow Ochiai River, fed by spring water all year
    • Visit Tokyo's only spring site on Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters list
    • Spot fish, herons and ducks from the riverside path
    • See where the spring water rises at Minamisawa, beside a local shrine
    • Choose to end with a soak at Spadium Japon, a large hot spring bath

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒203-0014 東京都東久留米市東本町１ | Higashi-Kurume Station (East Exit)
    • Higashikurume, Tokyo, Japan

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Ochiai River Walk Only (No Bath), All Ages Welcome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Guided walk only, about 2 hours: along the Ochiai River, with Chikurin Park, the Minamisawa springs and Hikawa Shrine. No hot spring bath. Ends at Higashi-Kurume Station. Good for families with young children and guests with tattoos.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
€28.21 x 2 Adults€56.42
Total
Price is €56.42
Until Thu, 12 Nov

Ochiai River Walk + Hot Spring Bath (Age 6+, No Tattoos)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

The full walk (about 2 hours), then a short bus ride to Spadium Japon for about 1 hour in the hot spring baths. Swimming is nude and separated by gender. Not for children under 6 or guests with tattoos.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
€40.62 x 2 Adults€81.24
Total
Price is €81.24
Until Thu, 12 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walk: Chikurin Park, Minamisawa springs, Hikawa Shrine and the Ochiai River
  • Inclusions
    Hot spring admission at Spadium Japon (bath option only)
  • Inclusions
    Bus to Spadium Japon and back to the station (bath option only)
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from Higashi-Kurume Station
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Paid extras at the spa (massage and similar services)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets, Photography inside
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • For travellers who want a quiet riverside walk in local Tokyo, away from the crowds. The main part of this tour is a walk along the Ochiai River, a clear, shallow stream fed by spring water. A hot spring bath at the end is optional.

    Before You Book the Bath Option
    Swimming in Japan is nude and separated by gender. Guests with tattoos cannot enter, and children under 6 cannot join the bath option. As a male guide, I cannot enter the women's bath area. If any of this applies to you, choose the walk-only option. You still get the full river walk.

    The Ochiai River: Tokyo's Only Spring Water on Japan's “100 Remarkable Waters” List
    In 2008, Japan's Ministry of the Environment selected the Ochiai River and the Minamisawa springs in Higashi-Kurume as one of the country's 100 remarkable waters. It is the only site in Tokyo on that list. About 10,000 tonnes of spring water rise here every day, so the river stays shallow, cool and clear all year. You can see fish from the path, and herons, ducks and, with luck, a kingfisher feed along the banks. In summer, local children play in the water. Just 25 minutes from Ikebukuro, few visitors know it exists.

    Where the Water Comes From: Minamisawa Springs and Hikawa Shrine
    We also visit the protected Minamisawa green area, where the spring water comes out of the ground and runs as a small stream past Minamisawa Hikawa Shrine, the local guardian shrine. I will explain how the Musashino plateau stores rain and releases it here as spring water.

    A Short Stop at Chikurin Park
    About 10 minutes on foot from the station, we step into Chikurin Park, a small hillside grove of about 2,000 moso bamboo with its own spring at the bottom of the slope.

    Route
    Higashi-Kurume Station, Chikurin Park, Minamisawa springs and Hikawa Shrine, then a long walk along the Ochiai River back to the station, where the walk-only option ends.

    Option: Finish with a Hot Spring Soak
    With the bath option, we take a short bus ride from the station to Spadium Japon, one of the largest hot spring bath complexes in the Tokyo area. I will show you the swimming etiquette step by step, then you can relax in the open-air baths, carbonated baths and saunas. Towels and amenities are available on site.

    This Tour is Perfect For

    • Travellers who want to see a quiet, local side of Tokyo
    • Nature lovers and photographers
    • Families (walk-only option, all ages welcome)
    • Anyone curious about Japanese bath culture (bath option)

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒203-0014 東京都東久留米市東本町１ | Higashi-Kurume Station (East Exit)
    • Higashikurume, Tokyo, Japan