Flower (Associated spots)
Introduction to associated facilities
Ajisai-yama Mountain
- Spring
- Summer
- TAMA’s Seasons
You can appreciate about 10,000 hydrangeas which Mr. Chuichi Minamizawa, called Hanasaka old man “Chuichicchan” who lives in the local area, has planted and cared for over a half century by himself at “Minami-ajisai-yama” in the Fukasawa district of Akiruno City. In total about 30 species of Colorful hydrangeas grow, such as Annabel, Mountain hydrangeas, and Hydrangea Involucrata bloom mostly around mid-June and coming to an end in mid-July. The mountains’ natural foliage provides a beautiful sight where forest trees such as cedar coexist magnificently with the hydrangeas. A pleasing environment has been created along this mountain road to experience in 2018 where you can enjoy plants flowering within the natural forest environment.
368 Fukasawa,Akiruno-city, Tokyo
TEL. 090-5540-9100（do-mo）
Shiofunekannon-ji Temple
- TAMA’s Culture
The Shiofunekannon-ji Temple in Ome City is an old temple that is said to have been founded by Yaobikuni during the Taika Era (A.D.645 – A.D. 650). In the mountains surrounding the temple precincts, round cut azalea grow in pink, red, and white, which fill the whole area when spring arrives. “Shiofunekannon-ji temple Tsutsuji (azalea) Matsuri Festival” is held from the middle of April to the beginning of May during the best time for viewing of these azaleas. A passage is has been established through the Azaleas where about 20 varieties, totaling 20,000 plants are proudly displayed for close inspection.
194 Shiofune,Ome-city, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-22-6677
Otsu Hana-no-sato Flower Garden
- TAMA’s Seasons
“The Otsu Hana-no-sato Flower Garden” provides beautiful mountain scenery with spring flowers. From early April, the Mitsuba Azalea features a vibrant pink color complementing the blooming Someiyoshino and weeping cherry trees. The scenery is like an earthly paradise. Inside the same district, there is the Ryushuin Temple where the colors of the spring grass and trees are reflected in the cafes of the precinct. It is the perfect area for spring excursions. There are also “Furusato Koubou Itsukaichi Workshops” where you can experience paper making and other crafts. This location includes the hot spring facility “Akikawa-keikoku Valley Seotono-yu”. This is an area where you can enjoy a whole day relaxing with your family and friends.
Otsu,Akiruno-city, Tokyo
TEL. 042-558-1111
Kunitachi City Cherry blossoms at Daigaku Dori Street
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Spring
Kunitachi City was developed as an educational and cultural city from the end of the Taisho era, and many streets were set in an ordered arrangement. Along 1.3km of Daigaku Dori Street extending from Kunitachi station to Hitotsubashi University, about 170 cherry blossom trees line up, and in spring they form an amazing pink arch. Cherry blossom trees at the Daigaku Dori Street have been maintained and protected throughout the year by the local gardeners who work to care for the cherry blossom trees. Restaurants and cafes are scattered along the street, where it is also recommended to enjoy cherry blossom-viewing while walking around.
2chome Higashi,Kunitachi-city, Tokyo
TEL. 042-574-1199
Showa Kinen Park(Showa Commemorative National Government Park)
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Information
Showa Kinen Park boasts a vast area 39 times the size of the Tokyo Dome. In “the Cherry blossom Garden” on the northern side of “Mina-no-Harappa area”, you can enjoy Someiyoshino cherry blossom-viewing while sitting on the benches or laying picnic sheets under the relaxing blue sky. In the park there are about 1500 cherry trees grow there in total, comprising 30 varieties including rare cherry trees that give green flowers found only in this park. Along the river in the park, Kawazu and Satoyama cherry blossoms bloom along with various other flowers such as rape flowers, tulips, poppies and others which can be appreciated from late March to late May.
3173 Midoricho,Tachikawa-city, Tokyo
TEL. 042-528-1751
Cherry blossoms of the Fussa Tamagawa River Embankment
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Spring
Following the blooming of 2.5 km of flowering cherry trees along the embankment of the Tamagawa River within Fussa City. The Sakura Matsuri Festival will be held from 30th March (Saturday) to 7th April (Sunday) this year. During the festival, 2 km of lanterns are hung from the cherry trees and are illuminated at night in front of Myojin Koen Park. It is also characteristic of the area that the cherry trees grow in an arch facing the river. Increasing the charm of this spot is that you can enjoy cherry blossom-viewing beneath the cherry trees. There is a familiar sake “Kasen” of a long-established “Tamura Brewery” in the surrounding area. It is also recommended to visit this area after having purchasing sake specifically for cherry blossom-viewing.
from North-Denen-Saki to South-Denen-Saki,Fussa-city, Tokyo
TEL. 042-551-1740
Introduction to tourist spots
Faret Tachikawa Art
- TAMA’s Art
“Faret Tachikawa Art” is where department stores, movie theaters, and office buildings are located in about a 3 minute walk from the north exit of JR Tachikawa station.The location hosts an art work group with 109 artworks by 92 artists from 36 countries. Born in October 1994, it was redeveloped starting with the art from the site of the Tachikawa US Army Base. The works which we are able to proudly show the world may be appreciated not only by sight, but also by touching, sitting, and being listened to are dotted about the area.
near 2-40 Akebonocho,Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-558-0516
Tamagawajosui
- TAMA’s Seasons
Tamagawa josui Water Supply traverses Fussa City. There are two divisional water sources (Tamura watershed and Kumagawa watershed) which have been utilized as a source of power for water mills, service water for rural areas, and for individual daily use. The two water ways and their greenery make for indispensable scenery in Fussa City. They are both registered as designated cultural assets of the city. In the vicinity of the Ome Bashi bridge, the Fussa Hotaru Matsuri festival (Fussa Fire fly festival) is held annually. There you can see the fantastic sights of the “Genji Hotaru (Genji fire fly)” that is the traditional defender of this area.
Tokyo
TEL. 042-551-1740
Fukiage Shobu Iris Koen (Fukiage Iris Park)
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
Fukiage Shobu Iris Koen (Fukiage Iris Park) is created to preserve the valuable Yato area (U shape valley) where it is possible to see about 100,000 iris blossoms representing over 200 varieties of the species. The Yato area, which is included in the Katsunuma Jo Castle Ruins History Environmental conservation area. The environmental resources of this area are being developed to maintain a healthy environment. In fall you can see also see both Fujibakama (Eupatorium fortunei) and Higanbana (Cluster-amarylis). The Fukiagehanashobu Matsuri Festival (Fukiage Iris Festival) is held in early summer when Iris blooms re at their peak, and potted iris seedling and Aoume green plums are sold as souvenirs.
425 Fukiage,Ome-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 0428-24-2110 / 0428-24-2481
Akigawa River Valley Seotono-Yu Hot spring
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
These popular natural hot springs are surrounded by unspoiled nature and near to many famous cherry blossom trees at “Otsu Hana no Sato (Otsu Flower village)”. The hot springs are famous for the idea of “Hot springs for beautiful skin”. Water is brought up from a depth of 1,500 meters and is of high alkalinity. You can see the fresh green of the Akigawa River Valley from the outdoor bath and it is also possible to observe stars if it clears up at night. In the morning you can purchase just harvested fresh vegetables.
565 Otsu,Akiruno-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-595-2614
Yabo Tenman-gu Shrine
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
Yabo Tenman-gu Shrine which is located within easy walking distance of the JR Yabo station along Koshu Kaido Road is where the academic god Sugawara Michizane is worshiped. This shrine is the oldest in the east Japan area and is called the third largest Kanto Tenjin Shrine along with Kameari Tenjin-sha Shrine and Yushima Tenman-gu Shrine. It is also the destination of Japan’s first driving tour, making it popular as a shrine of school success fulfillment and traffic safety prayers.
565 Otsu,Akiruno-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-595-2614
Tradition / Culture
People who keep Tama’s spring flowers
- TAMA’s Seasons
- Information
Flowers blooming in Tama area with it rich nature The beautiful landscape is protected by thoughts and activities of local people.
Kunitachi Sakura-Mori (protecting cherry trees of Kunitachi)
In spring, the cherry trees along Daigakudori street in Kunitachi City that are crowded by cherry blossoms-viewers were planted for the first time in Showa 9. The original cherry trees are now about 80 years old. Kazuhiko Otani (current Chief of the “Kunitachi Sakura-Mori”) is one of the citizens who noticed that the state of the trees weakened day by day along with changes in the environment such as an increasing population and more cars.
He began activities to promote protection of these trees, such as calling people to plant flowers for protecting the soil or applying medicine to the damaged bark. The administration, moved by these constant efforts created the “Kunitachi Sakura-Mori” cooperative organization in 2000. Protective activities are held throughout the year including sowing Rapeseed flowers and weeding to maintain their roots. Various citizens, for example students, office workers, and elderly people, share this same goal and gather together to work hard.
Minamisawa Ajisai Yama Mountain (Hydrangea Mountain)
Mr. Takamizu, an heir of “Minamisawa Ajisai Yama Mountain” in Fukasawa Akiruno City, is a representative of the local regional revitalization company “do-mo”. He has been carrying out full-scale maintenance activities since 2017 in order to protect the mountain slope covered in Hydrangeas in Chuichi Minamisawa he has grown with his own hands for the last 50 years.
In order to provide continuous maintenance of the Hydrangea mountain as the focus for a project, an entry fee was implemented for the flowering season. Aside from the work of pruning early in the morning, the mountain trails are always being improved so that people may appreciate the hydrangeas more closely. Here they both cultivate hydrangeas of a kind that can make sweet tea, and also improve the mountain and surrounding area by various means.
Introducing long established stores/Tama’s Gourmet
Stuben Otama
- TAMA’s Foods
A popular restaurant very close to Fussa station, operated by the local company “Otama Ham” founded in 1932. You can taste dishes with homemade sausage, bacon, and ham, prepared in the German style along with local specialty pork TOKYO X. In addition, German dishes such as Eisbein and German pot (both limited to dinner service) German wine, and domestic beers of Fussa are available to taste. The restaurant is convenient for a wide range of meals including informal lunch, dinner, or parties.
785 Fussa,Fussa-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-551-1325
Rosina Sabo (Cafe)
- TAMA’s Foods
Opened in 1954, Rosina Sabo is an old established café on the first floor of a wooden building. This café is loved by both students and local residents due to a wide variety of offerings including coffee, pasta, rice casserole, and other unique menu items. You can even taste here sake as well. The specialty is “Zai Curry” which will make the enjoyment of spicy food become a habit. It is a beef curry with vegetable umami melting into the flavor.
1-9-42,Naka,Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-575-4074
Misegura Hisamori (Japanese sweet parlor)
- TAMA’s Foods
- Information
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
Mumon-an
- TAMA’s Foods
- Information
“Hotel Mumon-an” has run continuously since the Showa era when the Tachikawa region was rebuilt. This establishment prepares timeless Kaiseki cuisines that one can enjoy along with the graceful architecture and garden. From the casual lunch menu of 1080 yen to monthly Kaiseki cuisines, available for preparation on various occasions. The original homemade Tachikawa domestic beer “Kamikaze beer” can be tasted here is another reason for such popularity.
１-24-26 Nishikicho,Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
TEL. 042-529-2323
Mayugura
- TAMA’s Foods
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
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