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About FUJINO
A community where is accessible from big city like Tokyo while preserving rich nature is commonly precious around the world. FUJINO in Sagamihara city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan is the very place which has that quality. Just about one hour train ride on Chuo line or drive on Chuo expressway from the heart of Tokyo, there a rustic "Satoyama" scenery with forest and lake remains and livelihood that appreciates the resources exists.
FUJINO's such unique location and environment also meet the needs of artists' creativity. Back in the time of WWII, well-known painters evacuated to FUJINO and persisted their art making. Many succeeding artists keep on moving in today, and activate the community in variety of unique ways. FUJINO also has a face as "art residing community".
Having these characteristics, another movement which seeks livelihood in harmony with nature and sustanability has been flourishing these days. Come and enjoy FUJINO where the rich "Satoyama" resources, art and sustainable living are alive.
FUJINO "Satoyama" Experience Tour
You can explore a real Satoyama life experience in Fujino in this day trip. You may enjoy everyday outdoor works and making soul food etc. with local Fujino host family. Each progran is coordinated according to the variety of activities offered by host families, by seasons, and by weather. Everytime you come, you can experience different Satoyama life. Make yourself at home!
Link to tour menu in English (coming soon)
Usesful Information
Accommodations
B&B Folktale -Japanese country life & World Folktales- airbnb / website
Farm Bed and Breakfast Yokomura / Yokomura Eco-Lodge airbnb / facebook
Fujino Club's accomodations website (Japanese)
"Mukeino Ie" -Traditional Japanese house built a century ago- airbnb
Camping Car under Sky with BBQ place airbnb
Gallery-like room filled with art and starry sky airbnb
WWOOF
Fujino Club information
Permaculture Center Japan website(Japanese)
Workshops
Japanese Textile Workshops information
Contact Us
Link to Contact Form
FUJINO Visitors Information Center "FUJINONE"at JR line FUJINO station
Hours : 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week except Dec.29 to Jan.3.
Address : 1702-3 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0184, Japan
Tel. +81 (0)42-687-5581 / Fax. +81 (0)42-687-5582
FUJINO Travel Association
Hours : 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Address : Fujino General Office 4th floor, 2000 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5152, Japan
Tel. +81 (0)42-684-9503 / Fax. +81 (0)42-684-9504
Direction
By Train : Get off at JR Chuo line FUJINO station.
FUJINO st. is approximately ; 70 minutes from Shinjuku st., 90 minutes from Yokohama st., 25 minutes from Otsuki st.