History of Metropolitan Takiyama Natural Park

One Tokyo’s famous products is a type of daruma doll called “Tama-daruma dolls,” which are produced in the Tama area. Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese whishing dolls. When you buy the doll, its eyes are blank. People fill in one of the eyes when they make their wish, and give the daruma its other eye in thanks when the wish is granted. The daruma dolls that are made this year will be sold at next year’s Daruma Doll Market. These markets are held in January, primarily in the following places: Unryuji-temple (Hachioji City), Haijima-daishi-tample (Akishima City), the area around Ome Station (Ome City), and Takahatafudoson Kongoji-temple (Hino City). When you face frustration in pursuits of your goals, just take a look at a daruma doll, which will always right itself even if it is tipped over. It will remind you that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and you can brush yourself off and move forward.

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The Takiyama Castle ruins walk tour is a tour on which visitors can enjoy Kasumi, the area that served as the castle town around Takiyama Castle, the castle ruins, and bountiful nature such as the 5000 cherry trees that are planted in the area. Members of historical clubs wear armor and guide guests from Michinoeki Hachijouji Takiyama to the Takiyama Castle ruins. This tour is held in May and October, and you can fully enjoy the new green leaves in May and the autumn foliage of Kasumi Hill in October. The tour may be canceled due to inclement weather.

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