Tag: Sayama Lake

Hamura-Yamaguchi Abandoned Light Railway

Cycling from the Shin Ome-kaido to Sayama Lake Recently while cycling around the Tama and Sayama Lakes in western Tokyo, I came across a tunnel network which appeared to be from an abandoned railway. It struck me as a little odd that they would...

Sunrise over Tama Lake

Experiencing Sayama Hills at Dawn One nice thing about living in burbs of western Tokyo is Tama Lake and the surrounding 3,500 ha Sayama Hills. In fact, for nature starved Tokyoites it’s probably largest recreation area within 30 km (18.5 mi.) of...

Tamako Cycling Road

Tama Lake – Seibu Dome – Tamako Jitensha Dori Ave     For those looking for a nearby off road adventure try the Sayama Hills mountain bike course.   Duration: 1 hour   Distance: 13.1 km   Elevation change: 63 metres   Highest point: 158...

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