What is the Tama Islands Region?

◆Akikawa Valley

Akigawa Valley changes its appearance with the seasons, and you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as playing in the river, BBQing, and hiking.

◆Akikawa Valley Seoto no Yu

The hot springs with high alkalinity have many repeat visitors as they are known as ``hot springs for beautiful skin'', and there is also a direct sales store selling vegetables and specialty products picked in the morning and a Japanese restaurant on the premises, so you can enjoy them all day long.

◆Akikawa Farmers Center
We have a wide variety of products including seasonal fresh vegetables, freshly caught eggs, and processed products.In the summer, Akiru wild corn, which is known for its sweetness and deliciousness, is on display.The store is spacious, so you can enjoy shopping in a relaxed manner.

Natural Village
Akigawa Valley Traditional House-style Teleworkplace TERRA
TERRA, a telework and study place near Akigawa Station

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▶Climate
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Akiruno City is located 40-50km from central Tokyo.
It is easily accessible from the center of Tokyo, about 60 minutes by train or car, and the Akigawa River runs through the city from east to west. The east side is mainly home to commercial facilities and residential areas convenient for daily life, while the west side is home to areas where you can enjoy lush mountains and nature, such as the Akigawa Valley. It is a city that offers a new lifestyle, combining the convenience of being close to the city with the pleasure of living in the countryside surrounded by nature.

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▶History and Culture
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Akiruno City has built a culture by utilizing the "gifts of the forest" through a life of coexistence with the forest. A love of hometown and nature has been naturally passed down in the region.

The city also hosts a variety of events, including the following:

■August: "Akiruno Summer Festival" and "Yoruichi"
■September: Akiruno Three Major Festivals
("Ninomiya Shrine Autumn Annual Festival", "Shoichii Iwahashiri Shrine Annual Festival", "Akiru Shrine Annual Festival")
■Third Saturday of every month (except July to September and December to February): Goichi Marche

Through these events, we deepen interactions between citizens and promote the preservation and appeal of local culture.

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▶Local communities
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There are three direct sales stores offering fresh agricultural and livestock products, and some people have moved here through agricultural experiences. The river is close by, and river clean-up activities are popular, providing plenty of opportunities to interact with nature. In addition, the membership rate of neighborhood associations and local government associations is high, and connections are deepening through river clean-ups, agricultural communities, junior chambers of commerce, and fire brigades.

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▶Sightseeing and Activities
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Akiruno City is blessed with abundant nature. More than 6% of the area is covered by forest, and the Akigawa Valley, where you can enjoy the changing scenery of the seasons, offers an ideal environment for mountain and nature lovers.
Outdoor activities are popular, such as playing in the river, hiking, BBQs, and camping, and there are many campsites and cottages within the city.

Other attractions in the city include Tokyo Summerland, a popular tourist spot; Seono-no-yu, a natural hot spring along the Akigawa Valley where you can enjoy beautiful scenery; and Akigawa Farmers Center, where you can purchase fresh agricultural products.

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▶Immigration Information
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Children's medical expenses are fully subsidized without income restrictions up to high school age, and school lunches at municipal elementary and junior high schools are also free.
There are plenty of nurseries and kindergartens, and almost no children on waiting lists. There are plenty of child-rearing support services, including child-rearing plazas, temporary childcare services, and childcare for sick and recovering children.
In addition, comprehensive support for starting a business is also available, with professional consultants qualified as small and medium-sized enterprise management consultants offering support on all aspects of starting a business, including how to get started, business plans after establishment, and financial planning.



▶Custom-made on-site inspections available
If you are interested in Akiruno City as a potential relocation location, seeing is believing! When you come to inspect the area, a city counselor will guide you around the city by car.
https://iju.city.akiruno.tokyo.jp/support/



▶Immigration consultation desk
Please feel free to contact us online or by phone.
https://iju.city.akiruno.tokyo.jp/contact/