Top Things to do in Hino
What to do and see in Hino, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Hino, Japan including Tama Zoological Park, Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple, Keio Rail Land, Mogusaen, Hinojuku Honjin, Shinsengumi Furusato History Museum, Kurokawaseiryu Park, Hijikata Toshizo Museum, Sekidenji Temple, Zensyoji Temple.
Restaurants in Hino
1. Tama Zoological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
2. Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By KomillaS - Brentwood, California
Takahata-fudo is a Buddhist temple of Shingon sect, We visited the temple to attend a yagya fire ceremony that the monks at the temple do. Many people were dressed in traditional clothes and it was more personal as this was not so much of a tourist temple.
Takahata-fudo temple was founded in the late 9th century by Priest En'nin according to Emperor Seiwa's wish.
It is enshrined the Fudo-myoo which is one of the Five Wisdom Kings.
Niomon (the main gate) and Fudodou (the main temple) were built in the 14-15th centuries, and many Buddhist statues housing in the buildings were made in the 10-15th centuries.
3. Keio Rail Land
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By JonAllen - Tokyo, Japan
The Keio Rail Land museum re-opened on Oct 10 2013 . It offers fun for young children including train simulators, Conductor simulator, a ball pit, toy railtrack to lay out , a diorama and a mini train outdoors to ride on.
For rail enthusiasts there is 1 board with a few highlights of the Keio company's 100 year history. a cabinet with some old uniforms, a full scale example of a pantograph, a cutaway electric engine.
Outdoors there are 6 Keio line railcars of various vintages but with only a couple of paragraphs of information.
Zero English. ( not even on the ticket machine)
4. Mogusaen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Louichan - Tokyo
Mogusaen is a nature park/gardens in Hino-shi, in the west of Tokyo. Access is from the Mogusaen Station on the Keio Line, about 30 mins from Shinjuku. I think this park is probably one of Tokyo's best kept secrets. It is never very crowded, even during one of the peak periods for viewing the various flowers and trees.
The walk from the station takes about 10 minutes and you won't believe you're still in Tokyo. The last stretch is up a very steep slope, so you'll get your exercise on the way. The park meanders over the side of the mountain, more steps up and down, but with plenty of benches and picnic tables when you need a rest. Many vistas for enjoying an unspoiled view of the countryside. There are a noodle shop and small teashop on site.
Mogusaen is lovely anytime of the year, but popular periods are spring for the cherry and plum blossoms, June for the wisteria and mid to late November for the fall foliage. On weekends, they sometime have mini-concerts, featuring musicians playing Japanese drums or koto, so you can enjoy some culture with your nature.
Whether you're coming specifically for a certain season, or just would like to get away from the bustle of the city and back to nature, this park is worth a visit.
Warning: There is no parking, and the steep slope on the way to the park would make it hard for those who have difficulty walking, or for bringing a stroller. Not for the very young or the very elderly.
5. Hinojuku Honjin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Olivia P - Lexington, Massachusetts
Loved it here! Went for the Shinsengumi history. The building itself showcases amazing Edo architecture, and is very well-kept. A super sweet staff member even noticed I was having a hard time understanding the tour guide, so she took me on an individual tour using easier Japanese for me, it completely made my day! Even though the experience was short it was definitely one of my favorite!
6. Shinsengumi Furusato History Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Olivia P - Lexington, Massachusetts
Lots of awesome Shinsengumi history! Staff was super friendly and happy to see a foreigner. Favorite part was definitely the Shinsengumi dress-up/photo - they take it on your phone for you while you pose! For those with little Japanese language ability, this museum will be a bit boring though, since it relies on Reading for most of it. (Like the explanations for the artifacts on display)
Overall definitely a must-see in Hino!
7. Kurokawaseiryu Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ストラット - Tokyo, Japan
わざわざ観光に来るほどのところではありません。地域の憩いの場でしょう。
森林公園。公住が全盛期の頃は、このあたりで遊ぶ子どもが多かったが、今はだいぶ住民も減ったせいか静かでのどかな公園になっています。特に昔は多摩平へ行く際にショートカットできることから小学生の通学路（夜間は暗く禁止されていた）としても使われていた。
しばらくぶりに訪れたが、木の伐採も適度に行われ、昔よりも明るく安全な緑地公園になっています。
8. Hijikata Toshizo Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
The Hijikata Toshizo Museum was first established in 1994, in response to popular request from nationwide visitors for the public display of his artifacts. Members of this museum take care in preserving the artifacts remaining in Toshizo’s birthplace with the hope that his story will be passed down for generations to come, as well as so that people will come to know him not only in historical terms, but also on a more dynamic, personal level. In the front lawn, visitors may see the bamboo trees that Toshizo planted when he was practicing Bushido. At the entrance to the museum, there is the mainstay of original house that, as an adolescent, Toshizo used to practice Sumo. Due to the fact that this museum is privately run and managed by Toshizo’s descendants, we do have limitations of open hours and space. Regardless of this fact, however, we hope to provide the opportunity for visitors to truly engage with Toshizo’s history and to experience his spirit, which lives on in this house.
Reviewed By Pyrohh
The family of renowned Hijikata of the Shinsengumi is so nice! I was very happy to be greeted by them in English since my Japanese is still not perfect. We spoke at length and they showed me around. It was like hanging out with friends; they were so chill and sweet. I'm going here again in August.
9. Sekidenji Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
不詳だが、土方歳三って北海道で戦死したのですね？遺体って残っていたのかな？ここは歳三の生家も近い場所にある土方家の菩提寺。４００年ほど前に創建された高幡不動尊金剛寺の末寺らしい。家を継いだ歳三の兄、喜六の曽孫が明治１００年記念として建てた「土方歳三義豊之碑」があります。新選組ファンには良い場所でしょうが、わたし的には何の感慨もない場所です。勤皇・佐幕に関わらず幕末の人物とか明治維新の人物には何の興味もないし畏敬の念も有していないので・・。一度来たら十分、って場所でした。私は京都人ですが新選組は単なる暗殺集団くらいにしか思っていないので・・・。
10. Zensyoji Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 春の小川 - 東京
友人の家がこの近所。
外からはよく見ていましたが、じっくり入ったのは実は初めて。
思っていたより広く立派なお寺でした。
高低差のある土地を上手に活用しているようです。
山門は南側の土地の低いところにあり、本堂、大国堂(日野七福神）、蓮池、鐘楼などがある。
土地の高い場所に大仏があり、境内から階段で上がっていくとお参りできる。
また、戻らなくとも、ここから脇の駐車場に出れば東側の道に出られるのでとても便利。
時間を決めて開放し、地域の人や訪れる人に便宜を計らっている事に好感を持ちました。
