Tag: Lake Okutama

Lake Okutama Ikoi-no-Michi Hike

Hiked on Nov 11, 2020    Apr 24, 2022 . Ogouchi Dam 小河内ダム – Yama-no-furusatomura 山のふるさと村   Duration: 5 hours   Distance: 17.9 km   Elevation change: 30 metres   Highest point: 565 metres   Start: Lake Okutama Bus...

The Mystery Behind the Okutama Ropeway

Another Piece of the Puzzle Let’s rewind to the early 1960s in Tokyo. The city was in the midst of massive transition both socially and economically a stark contrast to just 20 years before. If you were a Japanese housewife you pined for the...

20 Top Day Trips From Tokyo

Some Great Places to Explore Around Tokyo There’s lots to love about Tokyo including its vibrant culture, nightlife and atmospheric alleyways full of nook and cranny style eating establishments. However, you need the occasional getaway whether...

Winter Walking at Lake Okutama

A Short Getaway from Tokyo Even on a freezing cold morning it’s nice just to escape Tokyo even if just momentarily. Today’s walk starts from Miyama Bridge at the far end of Lake Okutama which I visited on a previous winter outing and when I hiked to...

Okutama Mukashi Michi Hike

Hiked on Nov 20, 2018    May 9, 2022 . Sogaku Ravine 惣岳渓谷 – Lake Okutama 奥多摩湖   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 9.7 km   Elevation change: 190 metres   Highest point: 540 metres   Start: Okutama Station (Ome Line)...

25 Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in Tokyo

Relax and Unwind at these Secluded Spots With a population exceeding 13 million residents, the Tokyo Metropolis easily ranks as the most populous of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Area wise it lies third from the bottom, resulting in a limited amount...

Lake Okutama: Tokyo’s Winter Wonderland

Early Morning Snowscape Transforms Lake Okutama Lake Okutama is a large water storage located around 60 km west of Tokyo, and was at the time of its completion in 1957 one of the world’s largest reservoirs. Owing to its proximity to central Tokyo...

10 Lesser Known Places to Visit near Tokyo

Worthwhile Excursions Away from the Bustle of Tokyo Whilst downtown Tokyo offers a seemingly endless array of sightseeing possibilities, sadly not enough visitors get the chance to broaden their horizons and travel beyond the city limits. Included...

Mt. Gozenyama 御前山

Hiked on Nov 4, 2014    Jan 15, 2020 . Taiken no mori 体験の森 – Mt. Sasuzawayama サス沢山   Duration: 5 hours   Distance: 10.9 km   Elevation change: 1005 metres   Highest point: 1405 metres   Start: Sakaibashi Bus...

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