The town is small, I could reach the sights in no time even if I walked slowly.

The capital of Japan, where trekking outfits are not out of place... You wouldn't expect to see something like this in the capital of any country, would you?

It's a place where nature is still alive and full of charm... In fact, just one area of Hatonosu alone is filled with many such beautiful spots.

I spent the night at Hatonosuji Temple, a resort-style ryokan that was so neat and pretty that it didn't seem out of place in the countryside.

The dinners and breakfasts I had here were more westernized rather than local Japanese, but I was very pleased with the quality of the food, the decor, the service and the friendliness of the staff.
I'm more of a rice person than a bread person, but the bread given as the appetizer was so good that I had to get refills.

In fact, there are many dams and lakes in Korea as well, so it's not recommended to visit this place specifically from the city. However, if you plan to experience the charm of Okutama by visiting places like Hatonosu, the river, Mukiyamano Ukishashi, and Nippara Shonoo together, then you should consider visiting the place.
By the way, here is very important place where the water is purified and flows to Tokyo as drinking water

Ogochi Shrine… Both places are conveniently located near the lake, making it a great spot to visit at once.
The autumn scenery from the drum barrel bridge wasn't as impressive as I had expected, so I found my visit to the shrine more enjoyable. Of course, the shrine isn't very large either, but being surrounded by nature like this it exudes a unique and old-fashioned atmosphere, which made it look quite charming.

The real charm of Okutama lies in the Nippara Limestone Cave, but even on the way to get there, you can see such captivating nature.

The cave stretches for about 800 meters and is a famous tourist destination created by the erosion of limestone, attracting many Japanese visitors as well.
When I visited, there were even some Westerners, indicating that it's a more popular attraction than I had anticipated.

I thought there would be few people looking for it in the mountains, and I didn't have high expectations, but during this trip to Tokyo, I was once again amazed by its endless charm…