Cycling (Associated spots)
Introduction to associated facilities
Trekkling
- JR
- Okutamacho
- TAMA’s Activity
- Bicycle
From entry-level models to road bikes and power-assisted types, a wide variety of bicycles are available at “Trekkling”. You can also choose from different course plans, including a 20 kilometer long downhill course from Okutama to Ome. A leisurely trip to places with spiritual energy. An authentic hill-climbing course is also offered, so that both beginners and the experienced can enjoy cycling.
197, Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo 198-0212
TEL. 0428-74-9091
Minacle
- JR
- TAMA’s Activity
- Mitake Valley
- Ome
- Bicycle
The “Minacle” is a bike rental store business within JR Mitake Station of the Ome Line (also called “Tokyo Adventure Line”). Getting off the train, you can immediately embark on an adventure trip to the Okutama and Ome area. All bikes rented here are the power-assisted type. Choose either a city bike for beginners or a seven-speed road bike. There are seven return spots within the area for your convenience.
310, Mitake-honcho, Ome-shi, Tokyo 198-0212
TEL. 070-4216-2488
Tokyo Ura-yama Base
- Itsukaichi Line
- TAMA’s Activity
- Akiruno
- Akigawa Valley
- Bicycle
The “Tokyo Ura-yama Base”, located in front of JR Musashi-itsukaichi Station, is the base for outdoor trips to the Akiruno and Akigawa Valley area. After changing clothes in the dressing room and putting your stuff in the locker, you can immediately go into a vast wilderness on a sport-type rental bike. On coming back, take a shower to refresh yourself. You can also drink a toast to your adventure while dining here.
Otsu,Akiruno-city, Tokyo
TEL. 050-1417-6751
HINOHARIDE bicycle rental
- Hinohara
- TAMA’s Activity
- Bicycle
Enjoy a leisurely trip around Hinohara-mura, a village in Tokyo blessed with a pristine environment and cultural heritage, on a power-assisted bike that makes it easier to ascend slopes. What awaits you here at HINOHARIDE are four recommended courses to visit various scenic and healing places, including waterfalls and mountain passes with superb vistas.
5493, Hinohara-mura, Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo (Hossawa-no-taki Station)
TEL. 080-4175-3196
Introduction to tourist spots
Hossawa-no-taki waterfalls
- Hinohara
- TAMA’s Activity
Of the “Japan’s 100 major waterfalls”, the “Hossawa-no-taki” is the only one located in Tokyo. Hossawa, also called a “rainmaking waterfall,” has a legend that its master dragon once lived in the depths of the waterfall basin into which the water plunges down into from some 60 meters above. The waterfall used to be called “Hossu-no-taki” because the look of water falling down resembles drooping hossu (a priest’s horsehair flapper). From that it came to be called “Hossu-sawa,” from which comes the present name “Hossawa.” The waterfall, together with the trees growing thick around it, shows attractive expressions that change by season; the views of spring and autumn foliage and the frozen waterfall in winter are all impressive.
Honjuku, Hinohara-mura, Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo
TEL. 042-598-0069 (General Incorporated Association Hinohara Mura Tourism Association）
Kanotoiwa
- Hinohara
- TAMA’s Activity
The area surrounded by rocks lining both sides of Akaizawa, upstream from the Kanotogawa River, is called “Kanotoiwa.” According to the “Fudoki” (ancient descriptions of regional climate, culture, etc.), the name “Kanotoiwa” (literally, “the god’s rock door”) comes from the view of sheer cliffs dominating both shores, which look like a half-opened gate leading to the god’s land. Ahead of the rocky path in between 100-meter-high cliffs is a small waterfall with a dignified appearance, presumably retaining the same fantastic image as seen by people in bygone days.
8020, Kanoto, Hinohara-mura, Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo
TEL. 042-598-0069（General Incorporated Association Hinohara Mura Tourism Association）
Mugiyama Floating Bridge
- JR
- Okutamacho
- TAMA’s Activity
Lake Okutama-ko was born with the completion of the Ogouchi storage dam in 1957. The area, once called “Ogouchi village,” now serves as a valuable water supply source in Tokyo. The human-made lake of some 45 km around is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy seasonal attractions: cherry blossoms in spring, verdant greenery in summer, crimson foliage in autumn and glistening snowscapes in winter. Mugiyama-Ukihashi is one of two bridges floating on Lake Okutama-ko using their own buoyancy force. Mugiyama-Ukihashi Bridge is nicknamed “Drum Can Bridge” because it was once actually made of drums. Now drum-like plastics and metal materials are used in its structure. Because this bridge is removed during low water levels at times of drought it is suggested one make inquiries before deciding to travel over it.
Okutama-machi, Nishi-Tama-gun, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-83-2152（Okutama Tourism Association）
Akigawa Valley
- Akiruno
- Itsukaichi Line
- TAMA’s Activity
- Akigawa Valley
Among the other tributaries of the Tamagawa River, the Akikawa River is the largest. From Akiruno City to Hinohara-mura Village, this approximately 20 km range is called the Akikawa Valley. Unlike Tokyo, people can enjoy the soothing water and greenery. From June, the people can also enjoy Ayu fishing and BBQ, and in the fall enjoy the autumn leaves.
TEL. 042-558-1111(Akiruno city)
Mitake-Keikoku Valley
- JR
- TAMA’s Activity
- Mitake Valley
- Ome
Upstream from the Ikusabata district of Ome City and before arrival at Mitake Station is an area called the Mitake-Keikoku Valley, it is also a scenic spot designated as one of the selected one hundred exquisite waters of Japan. In addition, you can enjoy river activities and Ayu, Iwana, and Yamame fishing. There are also well-established breweries, art museums, and autumn foliage sightseeing spots around the area. Visiting various places while walking around the valley is an encouraged activity.
Mitake, Ome-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-85-8652 / 0428-24-2481
Tradition / Culture
JizoinOme Shichifukujin-meguri (visiting the seven gods in Ome)
- Shichifukujin-meguri
- Ome
Shichifukuji-meguri means visiting each of the temples and shrines which enshrine seven of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese gods symbolizing auspiciousness. The number “seven” was regarded as a sacred number in the Muromachi period, when the folk beliefs of Shichifukujin are said to originate.
It is believed that, by visiting all of the seven gods, seven misfortunes will be avoided and seven fortunes granted. The seven gods are each responsible for: success in business; commerce, agriculture and prosperity; war and victory; financial fortune, music and art; wisdom, luck and longevity; happiness, contentment and good fortune; and longevity. The name of the gods in charge of each of these categories is Ebisu, Daikoku, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Hotei, and Juroujin in that order.
The Ome Shichifukujin-meguri course was a relatively new course introduced by Ome City in 1980. It offers visitors an opportunity to visit Enmei-ji, Gyokusen-ji, Seihou-in, and other temples and shrines, all of which have a long and distinguished history of several centuries.
Since the total distance is 15 km, it will take almost a whole day if you walk. A rental bike makes it easier to visit all of them and worship each god without hassle.
Jizoin
Monsyuin
Introducing long established stores/Tama’s Gourmet
Okutama riverside café AWA
- Okutamacho
- TAMA’s Foods
- Local Beer
Enjoy game meat cuisine and local beer on a patio close by the Tama-gawa River at the foot of Mt. Mitake-san. Popular menus include “Volcano,” which is a homemade roast beef rice bowl featuring a rich beef flavor. The original dipping sauce and wasabi-flavored dressing enhance the taste.
54-1, Kawai, Okutama-machi, Nishi-Okutama-gun, Tokyo 198-0102
TEL. 0428-74-9947
Hinohara Shiki-no-sato
- Hinohara
- TAMA’s Foods
This restaurant is designed in the image of an old folk house with an impressive interior that uses woods from the Tama area. The daily lunch special “Shiki-no-sato lunch,” made with abundant produce sourced form Hinohara, has a mild flavor reminiscent of home cooking. Enjoy seasonal dishes cooked with vegetables from local mountains and farms.
5493, Hiniharamura, Nishi-Tama-gun 190-0214
TEL. 042-598-1060
Mayugura
- Japanese Architecture
- Ome
- Restaurant
- TAMA’s Food
A creative Japanese cuisine café whose theme is “Good for the mind and body”. You can easily get there on foot from Higashiome station. There you can enjoy vegetable-based dishes cooked carefully with consideration for nutritional balance. They prepare menus starting from 1000 yen for lunch, with aperitifs, and a variety of delicatessen dishes separately on three plates, along with “Kurazen” with dessert. At the gallery on the second floor, exhibitions and live performances are held.
3-127 Nishiwakecho,Ome-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-21-7291
Misegura Hisamori (Japanese sweet parlor)
- Cafe
- kakigori
- Ogawa
- Seibu-Line
- TAMA’s Food
One can taste the sweetness made with the commitment to fine ingredients, such as “natural water shaved ice” and “black bean clafoutis”, in the relaxed atmosphere of a Misegura warehouse constructed in 1852. The theme is “Slow Food” based on an organic menu that includes such things as organic coffee, tea, Chinese herb tea, and Kuzuyu (Arrowroot in hot water). A “Hisamori Lunch” is prepared for 10 meals only on weekdays.
633 Ogawa,Akiruno-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-558-1852
Mamagoto-ya
- JR
- Mamagotoya
- Ome
- TAMA’s Foods
A homemade Tofu/Yuba Kaiseki restaurant managed directly by the Ozawa Sake Brewery. There you can taste authentic Tofu cuisine with the Sawanoi Sake. The Tofu used is made only with 100% domestic soybeans using the mother water Shikomi-sui of the Sawanoi Sake. In addition to three course dishes to enjoy which include ingredients such as Tofu, Yuba, and Okara (reservation required), we also prepare “Seasonal Mamagoto-ya Zen” cuisine which is in limited quantity due to the use of seasonal ingredients.
* The contents of the dish may be slightly different than what is shown in the picture.
2-748, Sawai, Ome-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-78-9523
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