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The Tama Region, which includes Musashino City, Tachikawa City, Akishima City and Kodaira City, is an area of expansive natural beauty that is easily accessible from the center of Tokyo. It is drawing attention as a scenic hot spot. We recommend enjoying some relaxation time in a lush, green park. By spending time in nature with your favorite gourmet food, you can refresh both body and mind away from your usual busy routine. Okay, would you like to go to Tama for a solo picnic?
A pedestrian path built along Tamagawajosui that connects the 24km from Asama Bridge in Suginami-ku to Heiwa Bridge in Fussa City. The best part of this walking path brimming with rustic beauty is Kodaira City's promenade. The promenade let you gaze at the flow of water and offers "Komorebi no Ashiyu" (foot bath under the sunshine) on the way, so you can stop by after immersing yourself in the forest.
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Tamagawajosui Scenic Road
Tel. 0422-31-6457
(Nogawa Park Service Center)
After taking in the fresh air of the forest, take a short break at "Mamekichi Coffee Roasting Studio" nestled on the banks of Tamagawajosui. The wooden hut of the Studio suddenly appears, looking just like a shop in a fairytale land. Enjoy the refreshing taste of iced café au lait for 520 yen made with beans roasted in the hot air roasting machine—rare in Japan, or try a scone, which is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, for 190 yen.
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Mamekichi Coffee Roasting Studio
Address: 6-36-11 Sunagawacho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
Tel. 042-535-1070
Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed days: Tues., Weds., public holidays Note: Open weekends on which public holidays fall
The Tama area is a place to get close to nature while in Tokyo. By communing with nature away from the city's hustle and bustle and dizzying pace of life, you can clear away your daily problems and anxieties. Having that time may help you to live a rich, heathy life.
Note: Prices and other information mentioned in this article are accurate as of July 31, 2019.
