How about playing in the river in Okutama? Activities, leisure, and experiences that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!
On this page, we will introduce the best outdoor spots in Tokyo. Playing in the rivers of Okutama (including lakes) A big feature. Along with information on mountain stream fishing spots, barbecue facilities, and campsites where you can stay in cottages A thorough introduction to river activities, leisure, and experience tours To do. From children (infants) to adults, families, couples, groups of friends and groups, it can be enjoyed in all kinds of scenes. What to do in Okutama Let's search for .
table of contents
- 1 What kind of place is Okutama?
- 2 How to get to Okutama
- 3 Best time to go swimming in the river in Okutama
- 4 What can you do while playing in the river in Okutama?
- 5 Okutama river experience tour popularity ranking
- 6 A campsite where you can play in the river in Okutama
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
What kind of place is Okutama?
Belonging to Nishitama County in the northwestern part of the Tama area of Tokyo Okutama Town ”.
Although it is a distance that can be accessed from central Tokyo in about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the entire town is Rich nature designated as "Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park" is attractive area.
Surrounded by mountains such as the three mountains of Okutama (Mt. Dotted with outdoor spots where you can enjoy rivers and lakes To do.
mainly in the summer, Various outdoor activities such as camping, barbecue (BBQ), mountain stream fishing and rafting Many tourists come to visit.
Mountains in Okutama Town
Mt. Kumotori / Mt. Tenso / Mt. Toritani / Mt. Tenmoku / Mt. Nanatsuishi / Mt. Takanosu / Mt. Mutsuishi / Mt. Mito / Mt. Gozen / Mt. Odake / Mt. Kawakori / Mt. Honnita / Mt.
Okutama town river
Tamagawa / Hihara River
Lakes of Okutama Town
Lake Okutama (Ogochi Reservoir) / Lake Shiromaru (Shiromaru Reservoir)
How to get to Okutama
As mentioned above, About 1 hour and 30 minutes from central Tokyo "Okutama-machi" is also attractive because of its good access.
The access method from central Tokyo to Okutama is Car (rental car) or train is common is.
Below, we used each means of transportation. An example of how to get to Okutama and an estimate of the required time are summarized.
by car
Chuo Expressway→Hachioji JCT→Ken-O Expressway→Hinode IC→National Route 411→Okutama Town (Time required: about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours)
By train
Shinjuku Station → JR Chuo Line (JR Ome Line) → Ome Station → JR Ome Line → Okutama Station (required time: about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours)
If you use a car, Check the congestion status of roads on traffic information sites, etc. will do.
Best time to go swimming in the river in Okutama
" When and until when can you enjoy Okutama's river activities? ”Isn’t there a lot of people who are considering when to visit Okutama?
From here, from the monthly average temperature data around Okutama Town, " Best time to go swimming in the river in Okutama ” will be considered.
Average annual temperature in Okutama
Moon | Highest temperature | Lowest Temperature |
---|---|---|
January | about 9°C | About -6℃ |
February | about 9°C | About -4℃ |
March | about 12°C | About -1℃ |
April | about 18°C | about 6°C |
May | about 23°C | about 10℃ |
June | about 25°C | about 16°C |
July | about 29°C | about 20℃ |
August | about 31°C | about 21°C |
September | about 25°C | about 17°C |
October | about 20℃ | about 9°C |
November | about 16°C | about 3°C |
December | about 11℃ | About -3℃ |
Rafting, canyoning, shower climbing, etc. will be held in Okutama The season for outdoor activities is generally from April to October to.
Demand for river activities and outdoor activities will increase the most The peak seasons are July, August, and September, including summer vacation and Silver Week. is.
What can you do while playing in the river in Okutama?
Can you swim in the river in Okutama? Is it possible to jump in? What are your favorite activities? etc......
" What can you do in the Okutama River? "or" What are the recommended river activities on the Tama River? I think there are many people who have doubts.
In Okutama, not only standard outdoor leisure activities such as mountain stream fishing, camping, and BBQ, Various outdoor activity experience tours are held It has been.
Below, the Activity Japan editorial department, Recommended Activities, Leisure, Experiences, and Plays as "River Play in Okutama" Introducing
Rafting
Speaking of river activities that represent Okutama, the top of the list is " Rafting "is.
The upper reaches of the Tama River, which flows through Okutama, are the Arakawa River in Nagatoro, Chichibu, and the Tone River in Minakami, Gunma. Kanto 3 major rafting spots is counted as one of
Get on a raft (small boat) as a team You can enjoy the speed of descending torrents, the exhilaration of being splashed with water, and the sense of accomplishment of mastering the course. Playing in the river.
Recommended experience tour
[Tokyo Okutama] Exhilarating river play! Tama River rafting tour (half-day course) with photo data ☆
- 4.9
- (27 reviews and testimonials)
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. There are plenty of fun things to do, such as winds boasting boating and jumping from rocks! A special body in the great nature of Mitake Gorge, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous waters
Canoe/Kayak/Ducky
Along with rafting, one of the standard river activities is " Canoe/Kayak/Ducky "is.
the flow Take it easy on the calm course cruising, Aggressive river rafting at torrent points You can enjoy
In Okutama, The upper reaches of the Tama River, Lake Okutama, Lake Shiromaru, etc. A one-day experience tour is being held at the water field.
Recommended experience tour
[Tokyo/ Okutama] Lake Shiromaru Kayak experience tour ♪ Half-day short course
- 4.6
- (12 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy canoeing and kayaking experience tours on Lake Shiromaru, an oasis in Tokyo. The purpose of this tour is for you to be healed by the nature of Okutama while manipulating canoes and kayaks. This course is for inexperienced people and beginners, so even those who are not good at exercise or can't swim are okay. An experienced instructor carefully lectures on operation methods and precautions
Canyoning/Shower Climbing
The first candidate for river activities recommended for active people is " Canyoning/Shower Climbing "is.
The valleys of the Okutama area are Sawakudari and Sawanobori spots are one of the most popular in the Kanto region One of.
Natural waterslides, ziplines, waterhole jumps jumping from rock walls, etc. "Ultimate river play" to fully enjoy nature Please enjoy!
Recommended experience tour
- 4.9
- (74 reviews and testimonials)
A full-fledged canyoning tour in a clear valley surrounded by deep greenery that you can't imagine in Tokyo! The course has short distances and is packed with playful points, so you can fully enjoy playing in the river even for half a day. Slide down the natural waterslides made by carving the rocks with water, jump into the natural pools, and play in the river.
SUP (stand up paddle board)
Popular as a marine sport " SUP (stand up paddle board) ” can also be enjoyed in the rivers and lakes of Okutama.
SUP stands on a board similar to a surfboard and uses a paddle to Water activities cruising on the surface of the water is.
By taking a course to use a board with high buoyancy that is larger than surfing Even beginners can stand up and row on the surface of the water on the same day is.
Recommended experience tour
[Tokyo Okutama] Shiromaru Lake SUP experience tour ♪ Half-day short course
- 4.6
- (21 reviews and testimonials)
We will guide you through the world of SUP at Lake Shiromaru using the Tama River. It feels good to be standing on the water. It is exactly a new sense of paddling sports. You will be healed just by floating like a leaf ♪
Okutama river experience tour popularity ranking
Below, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data " Okutama river experience tour popularity ranking ” (including lakes).
Please use it for comparison and examination of the Okutama river play plan search based on reviews and word-of-mouth experiences, including the price of the experience fee and tour contents.
[Tokyo Okutama] Exhilarating river play! Tama River rafting tour (half-day course) with photo data ☆
- 4.9
- (27 reviews and testimonials)
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. There are plenty of fun things to do, such as winds boasting boating and jumping from rocks! A special body in the great nature of Mitake Gorge, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous waters
[Tokyo Okutama] Shiromaru Lake SUP experience tour ♪ Half-day short course
- 4.6
- (21 reviews and testimonials)
We will guide you through the world of SUP at Lake Shiromaru using the Tama River. It feels good to be standing on the water. It is exactly a new sense of paddling sports. You will be healed just by floating like a leaf ♪
[Tokyo Okutama] Lake Shiromaru Lake with photo data ☆
- 4.4
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
Held a Shiromaru Lake SUP tour in the Okutama area of Tokyo. Try stand-up paddle boarding on the deep green Lake Shiromaru, which leads to the clear stream of the Tama River. If you get a little trick, you can easily stand on the SUP. You can enjoy a leisurely walk on the water by riding a SUP board one by one and rowing with a paddle. Ride with children, relax with couples and friends
[Tokyo/ Okutama] Lake Shiromaru Kayak experience tour ♪ Half-day short course
- 4.6
- (12 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy canoeing and kayaking experience tours on Lake Shiromaru, an oasis in Tokyo. The purpose of this tour is for you to be healed by the nature of Okutama while manipulating canoes and kayaks. This course is for inexperienced people and beginners, so even those who are not good at exercise or can't swim are okay. An experienced instructor carefully lectures on operation methods and precautions
[Adventure in Tokyo and Tamagawa! ] Exhilarating shower climbing tour (half-day course)
- 4.7
- (15 reviews and testimonials)
~What is Shower Climbing?~ Shower climbing is called "Sawanobori", and it is a river sport that challenges beautiful and varied streams created by nature on foot. Sliders, natural pools! While swimming, diving and jumping there, we aim for the headwaters.
[Tokyo/Okutama/Ome] Excellent access! Enjoy the nature of Okutama with rafting♪
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
[River rafting] This is an outdoor sport where you work together with your friends on a raft boat for 8 people (with 1 guide) to go down the mountain stream. You can enjoy the superb view of nature that you can't imagine in Tokyo. The water of the Tama River is really beautiful~ There are many ways to enjoy the tour, such as playing in the river, jumping from rocky areas, and floating without thinking about anything. By all means, Oku
[Tokyo / Okutama] The closest to the city center! Full-fledged canyoning, half-day
- 4.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Full-scale canyoning at the foot of Mt. Odake, a tributary of the Tama River. The scenery that can only be seen using a rope is worth seeing!
From the age of 4 ★ Beautiful rivers in Tokyo ★ Exhilarating rafting in Okutama!
- 4.8
- (17 reviews and testimonials)
This is a company with great staff! Preschool children can play safely with their families. Let's experience rafting in the upper part of the clear stream Tama River, which is the closest to the city center! Great nature that you wouldn't believe is in Tokyo! Okutama, which is full of greenery, is now a popular rafting spot. ~Popular Okutama rafting~I want to go rafting, but I don't have a car to go to Gunma
[Tokyo/ Tamagawa] Two-seater ducky experience tour (half-day course) with photo data ☆
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
~What is the Ducky Tour?~ It is a Tama River Ducky Tour where two people can join forces and enjoy a thrilling river rafting ☆ Ducky is an inflatable two-person rubber boat shaped like a kayak. It is stable and absorbs shock well. Rafting is fun with everyone working together, but I tried going down the river with the power of two people
[Tokyo Okutama] Enjoy the great outdoors! Rafting half-day course
- 4.5
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Join forces and conquer the torrent! ! A professional guide will carry out the tour safely, so everyone will be smiling ★ Guaranteed to be the best memory! Have fun with your family and friends.
A campsite where you can play in the river in Okutama
Finally, you can stay in tents, cottages, bungalows, etc., as well as playing in the river. Introducing carefully selected campsites in Okutama Town To do.
Enjoy outdoor activities during the day, and enjoy BBQs and overnight stays at the campsite in the evening. is the recommended way to fully enjoy Okutama.