Tono Attractions

Furusato Village in Tono lets you explore Japan’s farming past, walk among old farmhouses, and try fun hands-on crafts like bamboo and straw making in a peaceful rural setting.

Kappabuchi Pond in Tono is a quiet spot where kappa are said to live, with a nearby shrine and cucumber bait fishing adding charm and mystery to this folklore-filled place.

Denshoen is a peaceful folk village in Tono where you can explore farmhouses, hear local stories, and try weaving and straw crafts in a scenic countryside setting.

Tono Monogatari-no-Yakata Museum brings local legends to life through movies, light shows, and storytelling, with Yanagita’s original house adding a personal touch.

Tono Municipal Museum shares the city’s legends, local life, and the story of the kappa through fun exhibits, videos, and folklore collected by Yanagita Kunio.

Takamuro Suikoen Park in Tono features a pondside folk village, hands-on fishing and cooking, and a nearby hot spring for a fun and relaxing countryside experience.

Fukusenji Temple in Tono features a 17-meter Kannon statue, peaceful forested grounds, large halls, and a five-story pagoda set on a quiet mountain slope.

Gohyaku Rakan features 380 moss-covered Buddhist carvings along a stream, created over 200 years ago to honor villagers lost in famine. A peaceful and spiritual mountain walk.

Chiba Residence is a 200-year-old farmhouse in Tono with unique architecture, historic stables, and views over a quiet valley once home to a powerful family.

Tsuzukiishi Stone is a giant rock said to be placed by warrior Benkei. Reach it with a 10–15 minute forest hike and enjoy this peaceful and legendary spot in nature.