Haneda Airport 1 hr 51
Lake Okutama (21 min) Ringed by mountains & lush woods this expansive reservoir features hiking trails & scenic overlooks. Mount Mitake (25 min) A hiking trail & funicular lead to the top of this peak with a rock garden & Shinto shrine. Hinodesan (1 hr) Panoramic 2,959-foot summit with vast, picturesque views reached by well-maintained hiking trails. Naguri Lake (34 min) Reservoir in forested mountains, with a looped hiking path & cherry blossoms in spring. Akigawa Valley (43 min) Picturesque river gorge with rental fishing equipment & BBQs, campgrounds & a suspension bridge. Mount Kumotori (1 hr 10) 2,017-m. forested mountain offering hiking & panoramic views, a hut at the summit & camping. Tokyo Summerland (43 min) Sprawling aquatic amusement park featuring water slides, a lazy river & indoor swimming pools. Hitsujiyama Park (1 hr 9) Picturesque setting popular for colorful flower displays in spring, plus outdoor activities. Hossawa falls (hinohara waterfall) (53 min) A brief walk from a parking lot leads to this picturesque, 62-meter cascade in a natural setting. Nippara limestone caves (31 min) Cave, autumn leaf color, and nature Gozenyama (27 min) Connecting hiking trails lead up this mountain featuring scenic views from the peak. Mt. Odake (1 hr 3) Panoramic 4,154-foot summit with Mount Fuji & Tokyo views reached by trails & a cable car. Mt. Kawanori (33 min) Steep climbs up forested slopes with streams & waterfalls to a summit with sweeping views. Musashi Mitake Shrine (25 min) Historic red Shinto shrine at over 3,000 ft. elevation, accessed by a cable car. Hatonosu Canyon (3 min) Rugged gorge along the Tama River with walking trails, bridges, Shinto shrines & hot spring hotels. |