Enjoy nature in Tokyo! 3 outdoor leisure activities to experience in Okutama!
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The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that "there is a nationwide warm winter trend", and the average winter temperature is higher than usual. In other words, the timing of spring may come earlier. When the cold is relieved and you see the spring sunshine, you will miss the activity of exercising and playing outside.
On warm days, even with short sleeves, you can play in the river or enjoy outdoor activities on the lake. You will have more opportunities to go out to barbecues and campsites. Beautiful nature such as cherry blossoms spreads out in the mountains and forests where spring has come. Whether you're feeling too sick in your room in winter or tired of your new spring life, we recommend refreshing in a spot with lots of nature!
Therefore, this time, "The unexplored region of Tokyo" is called "
Okutama
I tried to pick it up.
What is Okutama, an oasis in Tokyo?
What do you think of when you hear "Tokyo"? You will surely imagine "a huge city surrounded by buildings". However, there are places in Tokyo where the mountain village culture that makes you feel the rich nature and the original scenery of Japan remains. That is the headwaters of the Tama River, which is located in the western part of Tokyo.
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Is also known as a hot spring resort near the Tokyo metropolitan area, and is called "Okuzashiki" in Tokyo. It is very easy to access from the city center and is a short distance of about 2 hours by car. If you take the rapid train "Holiday Rapid Okutama" from Shinjuku, it will take about an hour and a half.
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You can reach the station. It's a perfect tourist destination for day trips !!
There are many famous sightseeing spots, and it is the best place to enjoy activities while feeling nature.
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The lake is also recommended as a tourist attraction, and if you take a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore, you will reach the dam lake.
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You can see the mountains of. You will be immersed in a peaceful mood and a quiet time that makes you feel like you are not in Tokyo.
Spend time with friends and family at the campsite along the river, hike to the valley with a spectacular view, and enjoy each one individually. Furthermore, not only can you "see" nature, but you can also "experience" it.
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』It will be a big attraction. The most popular activities are mountain stream fishing and rafting by canoeing and kayaking.
In this way, nature-rich "
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], Various ways of playing are possible. So there are a lot of different activities. In the following, "
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We will introduce carefully selected standard plans in !!
1. [Tokyo / Okutama] Refreshing river play! Tamagawa rafting tour (half-day course) with photo data ☆
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For rafting, 7 guests board one rubber boat and go down together. Ride a natural roller coaster and monopolize the scenery from the clear stream surrounded by nature. Depending on the season, you can enjoy cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn foliage ☆ There are many fun things to do, such as boating and jumping from rocks, which winds boasts! Selected as one of the 100 best waters
《Tour period》
March 1st-December 31st
<< What is included in the price >>
Guide fee, accident insurance, helmet, wet jacket, life jacket, wet suit are included in the tour price.
《Age of participation》
6 years old ~
"meeting time"
<AM ① course> 9:00
<AM② course> 11:00
<PM course> 13:30
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Tamagawa rafting winds
2-411-1 Yugimachi, Ome-shi, Tokyo
With a large number of people
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If you visit, this is a plan that you should definitely experience. It is a rubber boat that can accommodate up to 7 people, and we will work together to descend the torrent of the Tama River. Its intensity can be called a "natural roller coaster". The point of jumping from the rock is very thrilling!
The clear stream where the flow becomes gentle is a point surrounded by the nature of Mitake Gorge. There is no noise around you, and you can enjoy the rich natural scenery.
Even beginners who have never rafted can rest assured that even children in the first grade of elementary school can participate. There is also a service that will take a picture of you during the experience, and you will receive a gift after the tour. I'm sure it will be a photo that looks good on SNS ♪
You can add BBQ options to this tour. If you enjoy BBQ while sharing your thoughts after the experience, it will surely be a good memory. Please join us with your family and friends.
2. [Canoe school in Tama River, Tokyo] Beginner experience class
Gravity Okutama Base is a private space on the shores of Lake Shiromaru. Since there is no movement after the meeting, you can use your time effectively. Beginner/Beginner class is a course for those who have no kayaking experience at all. We will give a lecture on how to hold and move the paddle on land. A full-fledged single-seater river kayak is used. How do you handle a boat that is easy to turn?
《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Rental of a set of tools such as kayaks
《Age of participation》
8 years old ~
"meeting time"
9:25
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
[Train] Get off at "Sawai" station on the JR Ome line and walk for about 8 minutes.
[Car] About 20 minutes from Yoshino Kaido Ome IC or Hinode IC
* Free parking available
Even if you think, "I want to go down the river alone with a single-seater canoe or kayak someday!", There should be few people who have actually experienced single-seater. The plan I would like to recommend is here.
Suddenly trying to ride alone is quite anxious, isn't it? But don't worry. The capacity of the lesson is limited to 6 people, and they will give you polite advice based on the characteristics of each person. The instructor who will guide you is a veteran who has been on the road for 20 years, so it's okay. He / she gives various advices according to special requests and purposes such as "I want to row fast" and "I want to train my core".
First of all, we will have you give a lecture on how to hold and move the paddle on land. After that, it is finally going to be rowing on the water with a river kayak. The first single-seater is set in Lake Shiromaru in a wooded forest. After completing the beginner experience, you can step up to the next class. Let's challenge the "first step" of a single-seater kayak.
By the way, all you need to bring is a simple change of clothes, and you don't need to do anything special. All the essential tools can be rented, so it's kind to beginners.
3. [Ome City, Tokyo] 3 minutes walk from Mitake Station ★ Empty-handed old folk house barbecue (BBQ) Mitake Shokudo
Enjoy BBQ while feeling the nature of Mitake Gorge up close in an old folk house with a history of more than 150 years in Mitake, Tokyo. Extensive BBQ contents Fresh vegetables (cabetsu, onions, carrots, eggplants, peppers, etc.) Meat (beef roses, pork roses, chicken thighs, etc.) BBQ iron plates, yakisoba, and other seasonal items are available. We are doing it.
《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Ingredients (drinks not included) Tool rental, space use
《Age of participation》
0 years old ~
"meeting time"
11:00 am (changeable)
《Time required》
3-4 hours
"The meeting place"
321 Mitakehoncho, Ome City, Tokyo
If you want to enjoy barbecue with your family and friends, this plan is recommended! You can enjoy BBQ at the old folk house "Mitake Shokudo" which has a history of more than 150 years. Let's experience a wonderful time in a house that makes you feel "good old".
By the way, the barbecue content is a lineup such as "The Classic". Starting with fresh cabbage, onions, carrots, eggplants and peppers, meats such as beef roses, pork roses and chicken thighs are available. In addition, you can't miss the BBQ iron plate, yakisoba, which everyone loves, and the paella made using the Dutch oven!
Of course, the equipment and tableware used for barbecue and the above ingredients will be prepared by the "Mitake Shokudo" side. Drinks are not included, so please be careful.
Finally
What did you think. Very close to central Tokyo, and the magnificent nature remains.
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I introduced. Actually, because it is a land related to the final episode of the anime "City Hunter", I have also been to a pilgrimage to the sacred place. What surprised me when I arrived was the air and scenery that I couldn't think of in Tokyo. And the hot springs I enjoyed on my way home were exquisite and the best.
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Is also known as a land with beautiful autumn colors, so if you are busy in the spring, why not visit for the autumn season?
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