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Okutama奥多摩
Spend 1–2 days for hiking, hot springs and lake; reach by train from Tokyo in ~1.5 h, then walk or bus to sites.
Okutama is a mountainous area at Tokyo's western edge, reachable by JR Ōme Line (≈1 ½ h, ¥1,080). Main attractions – Lake Okutama, Mount Mitake, Nippara Caves and Moegi‑no‑yu onsen – are within walking distance or a short bus ride from Oku‑Tama Station. One full day covers a hike to Mount Mitake and a dip in the onsen; a second day adds a lake walk or a longer summit trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Okutama110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Okutama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyOkutama is safe for hikers; main risks are weather changes and occasional steep trails – wear proper shoes and carry a rain jacket.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Haneda Airport (JR Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, then JR Chuo Line to Ome, total ~2 h).
- Getting aroundJR Ōme Line to Oku‑Tama Station; local buses to lake, caves and trailheads; taxis or rental cars optional.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)check¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen entry (Moegi‑no‑yu)¥750 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedFree or low‑cost campsite, a night, per person¥0 (≈ under US$1)
- Mid-range bedMinshuku inn, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMinshuku inn, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Haneda Airport (JR Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, then JR Chuo Line to Ome, total ~2 h) · NRT Narita International Airport (Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then JR Chuo Line to Ome, total ~2.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Okutama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Ōme Line to Oku‑Tama Station; local buses to lake, caves and trailheads; taxis or rental cars optional. Most hikes start within 10 min walk from the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Mitake
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
JR Ōme Line to Mitake Station, then ropeway or bus (10 min) to shrine
Ropeway runs May–Oct; summit view of Tokyo.
Lake Okutama
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Oku‑Tama Station (20 min) or hike 9 km (5.6 mi) trail (≈4 h)Bus from Oku‑Tama Station (20 min) or hike 5.6 mi (9 km) trail (≈4 h)
Lake formed by Tama Dam; popular for picnics.
Nippara Caves
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Oku‑Tama Station (≈30 min)
Guided tours; check opening times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Campgrounds
Free or low‑cost sites near the lake; basic facilities.
Minshuku
Family‑run inns, ~¥6,000 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minshuku inn1 × 1 night × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| JR Ōme Line round‑trip ticket2 × ¥1,080 · check | ¥2,160 |
| Moegi‑no‑yu onsen entry2 × ¥750 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,770 |
| Trip total≈ ¥15,220 per person per day, bed included | ¥30,430≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yen; transport from Tokyo not included.
Prices of common things
| Wasabi‑zuke (pickled wasabi stem) | ¥400–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bottled water | ¥120–200 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus ride (local)check | ¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Onsen entry (Moegi‑no‑yu) | ¥750 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are limited on weekends; check the local tourist site for times.
- Onsen Moegi‑no‑yu charges ¥750 (≈ US$6) per adult; cash only.
- Mountain weather changes quickly; bring rain gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo → Oku‑Tama (JR Ōme Line): about ¥1,080 (≈ US$8), 1 ½ h (check)
- Moegi‑no‑yu onsen entry: ¥750 (≈ US$6) per adult
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Okutama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental car for flexible access to remote trailheads.
- Book a private onsen session at Moegi‑no‑yu for evening relaxation.
Sources
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