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Okutama-machi

Okutama-machi, the westernmost point of Tokyo. Mt. Kumotori(elevation: 2,017 m) is the highest point in Tokyo. Abundant hot springs, with four different types. Lots of ryokan inns, minshuku inns, and camp sites. Enjoy kayak on the Tama River or nature walks from JR Okutama Station.
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Fall

Day 1

Hatonosu Station

Hatonosu Station

From Tokyo to Okutama, I went to Hatonosu Station first to drop my luggage off at the hotel I'd be staying at that evening.
Lunch at Hatomi soba shop

Lunch at Hatomi soba shop

Having lunch at a soba shop called Hatomi.
Piping hot soba

Piping hot soba

In this early winter season, in gloomy weather, a piping hot bowl of soba for lunch is the best.
The autumn leaves on both sides of Okutama River

The autumn leaves on both sides of Okutama River

Okutama River flows slowly amidst the autumn leaves on both sides, heading into the distance.
The beauty of the autumn leaves is so stunning that it seems out of this world.

The beauty of the autumn leaves is so stunning that it seems out of this world.

It's really so beautiful that it seems out of this world.
Gently standing on the autumn leaves.

Gently standing on the autumn leaves.

Standing gently on top, leaving behind the brilliance of this place.
Taking a bath at Mikawaya Onsen.

Taking a bath at Mikawaya Onsen.

I passed by Mikawaya Onsen Guesthouse, and I thought, why not step in for a bath to warm my body up. This onsen is located near Okutama Station, just a 10-minute walk away.
I ordered a freshly brewed beer at Beer Cafe Vertere.

I ordered a freshly brewed beer at Beer Cafe Vertere.

I got tired from walking, and ordered a glass of their freshly brewed beer along with crispy and tender fried chicken at Beer Cafe Vertere near Okutama Station. In Tokyo Okutama, enjoying the autumn leaves outside the window adds to the ambience.
Room at Hatanosu-so

Room at Hatanosu-so

I stayed at Hatonosu-so near Hatonosu Station in the evening. The hotel is in the best location in the area. The Okutama River and autumn leaves can be seen right outside the windows and balcony.
Dinner at Hatanosu-so

Dinner at Hatanosu-so

The dinner at Hatonosu-so that day was Western cuisine, and the taste was pretty good.

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Day 2

Hatonosu Station route

Hatonosu Station route

Isn't this scenery a little like the beauty you see in Makoto Shinkai's works?
The beauty created by nature. The ginkgo trees.

The beauty created by nature. The ginkgo trees.

The golden ginkgo leaves scattered on top of the red leaves. The beauty created by nature is truly admirable.
Okutama Canoe Center

Okutama Canoe Center

From Hatonosu Station to Mitake Station,experience the drifting on a banana boat. To be honest, I was initially apprehensive about taking this banana boat. However, upon arriving at the drifting location, I was glad that I came.
The boats were placed amidst the mountain forest by the riverbank.

The boats were placed amidst the mountain forest by the riverbank.

These boats were placed amidst the mountain forest by the riverbank.
Rowing a boat at Lake Shiromaru

Rowing a boat at Lake Shiromaru

This is the scenery that greeted me after I went down to the river. Breathtaking, isn't it?!
The beautiful scenery, and the warm sunlight.

The beautiful scenery, and the warm sunlight.

This beautiful scenery, and the warm sunlight. No need to row, simply drift slowly on the river - it is still extremely beautiful. According to the staff at the shop, you can drift all the way to Haneda Airport along this Okutama River.

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