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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.
Richiko Suzuki

Richiko Suzuki

Ms. Suzuki is a TOKYO REPORTER for the winter season.
She took a two-day, one-night trip to Okutama machi; visiting a lakeside, mountain and waterfall blanketed in snow. After climbing the mountain, she relaxed at a hot spring.

Winter

Day 1

Lake Okutama

Lake Okutama

Snowy lake Okutama - if the heavy snow of January remains, it makes it somewhat poetic, doesn't it?
Mugiyama Floating Bridge

Mugiyama Floating Bridge

Let's cross this floating brige...
Nonki-ya

Nonki-ya

The floating bridge was actually closed, OMG! I also couldn't ignore my growling tummy, so I went to a long-established ramen restaurant called "Nonki-ya", where I ordered a Chinese noodle with roasted pork fillet and homemade pan-fried dumplings. Hand-made wavy noodles look truly unique and this soup has a very mild taste! I could have ordered fried rice as well, but decided to stop at these two dishes with dinner in mind.
Tsuru no Yu

Tsuru no Yu

Today's accommodation, the name of the bath is Tsuru no Yu.

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Day 2

Trailhead at Kawanori Bridge

Trailhead at Kawanori Bridge

Highlights of winter snowy mountains, with a waterfall and icicle hanging down.
Hyakuhironotaki (waterfall)

Hyakuhironotaki (waterfall)

The view of Hyakuhironotaki - I was on the verge of tears when I made it here.
Top of Mt. Kawanori

Top of Mt. Kawanori

I didn't take the winter climbing seriously enough - sorry!
Top of Mt. Kawanori

Top of Mt. Kawanori

But the view was so wonderful and I'm glad to be here! I found myself on the verge of crying but also felt my stubbornness easing... my downsides were disappearing :)
Moegi no Yu

Moegi no Yu

I learned that this bath is beneficial for poor blood circulation, which affects many women. So, I indulged by soaking in this open-air bath with the sound of a stream flowing before the sunset. The thick hot water turned my skin a healthy pink color ★ Some local residents were also there so my heart was pounding in the bath but I could still relax because they talked to me in such a friendly way.

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