Located on the western edge of Tokyo, Okutama offers day trippers a very beautiful outdoor recreational area within easy reach of the city.

Within 90 minutes of boarding the Shinkansen you will find yourself surrounded by mountains and lakes offering good hiking, biking and boating opportunities. You can also enjoy kayaking, rafting and paddling on the Tama River or cross the famous floating bridge on Lake Okutama. Once you have worked up a thirst your can visit the Ozawa Brewery for a free tour of the facility, which ends in a tasting of several varieties of sake. Your day trip should include a visit to the Nippara Limestone Caves which contain amazing natural stone formations.

Okutama, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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