• Higashi-Agano Station - Upon leaving the ticket gate at Higashi-Agano Station, nestled in lush natural surroundings, look for the guide holding a tour placard. Here, you will meet your fellow participants for the day, receive an introduction from the guide, and then travel to the activity site by car with the guide.
• 木楽里（kirari） - At the Kirari woodworking studio, where the craft experience takes place, a forestry master—referred to as a “mountain artist”—will provide a lecture on Nishikawa timber and the history of local forestry.
  Next, you will visit a certified forest site that is usually closed to the public. The tour starts with a visit to a shrine dedicated to the mountain guardian deity. You will then explore the forest, learning about the care of ancient trees, unique cultivation techniques, and the surrounding ecosystem.
  Enjoy the aromas of three different types of wood, find a tree that resonates with you, and relax at its base, quietly “conversing” with it.
  Back at the studio, select a kanji character and use a pyrography pen to inscribe it onto a wooden piece shaped like Edo Castle. This hands-on craft becomes a unique smartphone stand to take home as a special souvenir.
• Higashi-Agano Station - The guide will drive you back to Higashi-Agano Station, where the tour concludes. Around lunchtime, you will arrive at Hannō Station—feel free to enjoy lunch at one of the guide’s recommended local restaurants! (Please note that the guide will not join you for lunch.)

• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Private transportation
• Gratuities

Nishikawa timber, once a sought-after material in Tokyo’s architectural designs, carries a name that signifies its origins to the west of the city and its deep-rooted connection to Tokyo’s history.

The art of managing ancient trees in harmony with the forest is a skill, and these foresters are “mountain artists,” who shape nature with care and tradition.

In a privately owned forest with international certification, typically not open to the public, visitors can enjoy the scents of three different types of wood. Discover the importance of thinning—a crucial practice for maintaining healthy forests—and try your hand at log cutting. Find a tree that resonates with you, relax under its branches, and enjoy a peaceful moment.

Participate in a hands-on craft activity: use a pyrography pen to etch a kanji of your choice onto a wooden piece shaped like Edo Castle. This distinctive creation serves as a smartphone stand and a meaningful keepsake.

Situated in Hannō, just an hour’s train ride from Tokyo, the area provides easy access to Chichibu, Kawagoe, and Moomin Valley Park—making it an ideal nature retreat close to the city.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.