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Lake Okutama

東京都

4.2

Tourist Information of This Area

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A place where beautiful nature and man-made structures blend together.

Lake Okutama is easily accessible from the city center. It is an artificial lake created by the Ogouchi Dam, and the beautiful nature and lake that change with the seasons are breathtaking. There is also the drum can bridge floating on the lake and the Ogouchi Shrine, a power spot, where you can enjoy an open space.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Hiking and Nature Walks around Lake Okutama

There are many nature walking courses around Lake Okutama. For example, the "Okutama Mukashi Road" is a trail course where you can enjoy the nature of Okutama while walking along the old Ome Kaido road and also immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere by viewing old houses. For those who find walking on mountain and uphill paths difficult, the "Fureai Forest Bathing Course" is a good option, where you can walk through the forest for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Famous Stargazing Spot: Lake Okutama

The "Okutama Lake Dam Site Parking" located along Lake Okutama is a popular stargazing spot where you can admire the full night sky that spreads out 360 degrees. With few city lights around Lake Okutama, you can see a beautiful starry sky that doesn't seem like it's in the city center. In addition, stargazing tours by tour companies are regularly held, so it's a good idea to participate if you're interested.

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Recommended for Outdoor Enthusiasts! Enjoy Camping and Barbecues

The area around Lake Okutama has plenty of campsites and barbecue spots. Some spots allow you to go empty-handed, making it easy for even outdoor beginners to enjoy. In addition, there are plenty of activities that take advantage of the great outdoors of Okutama, such as fishing and canoeing. It's a recommended spot for those who want to play to their heart's content in nature.

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A Stunning View with Approximately 4,000 Cherry Blossom Trees in Bloom in Spring! Famous as a Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

The area around Lake Okutama is famous as a stunning spot for cherry blossom viewing, with approximately 4,000 cherry blossom trees blooming in spring. The view of various cherry blossom trees, such as Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, and Oyamazakura, coloring the mountainside pink is so beautiful that it will take your breath away. Walking on the "Drum Can Bridge" built on Lake Okutama, the cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the lake are also a must-see stunning view that can only be seen in spring.

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Enjoy Hot Springs around Lake Okutama

Around Lake Okutama, there are facilities such as "Okutama Lake Onsen Tsurunoyu" and "Okutama Onsen Moeginoyu" where you can enjoy hot springs along with beautiful scenery. Surrounded by the great nature of Okutama, soak in the hot springs that have effects such as fatigue recovery and blood circulation improvement, and take your time to heal your daily tiredness. Some facilities also have restaurants, so it's recommended to enjoy gourmet food before and after bathing.

Access

A Vast Lake Approximately 2 Hours from the City Center

Lake Okutama is a scenic lake located in Okutama Town, Okutama District, Tokyo. It takes about 15 minutes by bus from JR Okutama Station and about 2 hours from the city center to get there. The vast lake area, which extends for 45.4 km, is full of attractions such as the "Tokyo Waterworks Forest," which is designated as one of the "100 Selections of Water Source Forests," and the "Drum Can Bridge," which spans the lake. If you want to visit not only Lake Okutama but also the surrounding spots, it's recommended to go by rental car or private car.

Basic Information

	TEL	0428-83-2152
	Web Site	https://www.okutama.gr.jp/site/sightseeing/

Average Review

4.2

5 Reviews

少し前に行きました。東京都ではありますが、山々に囲まれた綺麗な湖です。かなり広くて観光客も多く、奥多摩に行った時は訪れたいスポットです。奥多摩駅から距離があり、電車＋バスで移動が必要です。また、行くまでの道路が狭いので、車移動では安全運転が大事です。

奥多摩に来て徒歩で3回、春に2回、夏に1回。古里から奥多摩まで6.7キロあり、とても適度な徒歩距離である。夏に雨に見舞われ、途中で一番歩きにくい道は少し湿っていて、姿のいいモダンガールたちに出会って、蕭bikiniを着て激しい川で泳いだのは、奥多摩にとって一番忘れられない記憶である。

東京都心からも近く自然豊かな環境🏕 都内の水がめでもあり、水を湛えています 🐻世界でも珍しい首都で野生の熊が出没する場所でもありますね 🐒🦉🐍🐇野生動物も良く見かけます！未だ熊には遭遇してませんが…枝をバチバチ折って食事した跡や糞など痕跡は数度目撃😱 出来れば会いたくはないね🙇 山深いこともあり、道は湖に沿って造られた曲がりくねったエリアが多く、見通しも悪い場所もある特に週末ともなると車自慢や旧車の集まり、バイクツーリング、サイクリングなど車両も多いバスも通っている為、無謀な速度で走行するのは御法度！！交わしきれないで接触や衝突したら楽しい時間が勿体無いからね⚠️

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