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Breathe Deep in Okutama, Tokyo’s Forest-Bathing Retreat
On the outskirts of Tokyo, in the forest-rich Okutama area, surrounded by deep shades of greenand the soothing sounds of nature, one can’t help but pause and wonder: What does it take fora metropolis […]
From Forest Trails to Toy Tales: Family Adventures in Hinohara, Tokyo’s Green Hideaway
Home to some of the world’s top themed parks, amusement spaces, and plenty of events year-round, the Tokyo metropolis is never short of ideas (and exceptional services) to entertain families traveling […]
In Search of Tokyo’s Hidden Power Spots: A Journey Through Akiruno and Hinode
Long before we called them “power spots,” travelers were drawn to places that seemed to hum with unseen energy—where the natural world offers not just time-stopping beauty, but something deeper. These […]
A 2-Day Healing Retreat to Tokyo’s Suburbs: Akiruno and Hinohara
You’ve seen all the major spots in Tokyo, so why not head to the suburbs of Akiruno and Hinohara next? Enjoy hydrangeas, powerful waterfalls, hot springs, and more! This article provides a detailed 2- […]
Escape the City: A Family Adventure in Mitake and Okutama
Most international tourists who visit Tokyo tend to focus on the city center. However, to the west of Shinjuku lies the Tama region and its mountains, valleys, and rivers, and an ancient town atop a m […]
Fuchu and Chofu: Take a Stroll Through Tokyo’s Lush Green Cities!
Chofu and Fuchu in West Tokyo are completely different parts of the capital despite being 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station. There’s Jindaiji Temple, Kitaro Chaya, and the Tokyo Racecourse! Le […]
Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region
Animals, nature, shopping, museums, and amusement parks! Craft a vacation the whole family will enjoy in Tokyo’s Tama region. This region, located west of Tokyo’s central metropolitan area, is home to […]
A Local’s Guide on Where to Enjoy the Outdoors in the Tama Region, Western Tokyo
Hiking, fishing, and camping about an hour from central Tokyo It is common knowledge among the Japanese that the Tama region in western Tokyo is the place to go for hiking and experiencing the great o […]
3-Day Adventure in Tama
Discover western Tokyo’s natural beauty Nature has long been interwoven into Japanese culture. Throughout the country, shrines and temples stand in harmony with the environment, and seasonal changes, […]
Exploring Tokyo’s Hidden Oasis
An overnight trip experiencing the wilderness of western Tokyo In this article The mountainous region of Okutama lies in western Tokyo and can be conveniently accessed from central Tokyo by train in t […]