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Ome-shi

The Tama River flows through the center of the city. Historic sites and art musuems dot the riverside. The area around Mitake Station is a rafting spot. The highest point is Mt. Mitake's Nabewari-yama(elevation: 1,084 m).
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Summer

Day 1

Movie posters

Movie posters

From Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, It takes one hour by train to Ome. At the subway staircase entrance, there are murals of vintage Western films and a sculpture of the anime character Bakabon's Papa.
Akatsuka Fujio Kaikan Museum

Akatsuka Fujio Kaikan Museum

The Akatsuka Fujio Kaikan Museum is a five-minute walk from the station. Apart from manuscripts, you can also buy various anime-related goods there.
You can buy various small goods there.

You can buy various small goods there.

A very cute exhibition. Akatsuka Fujio must have been a funny and lively person at heart. Even the music is extremely cheerful. Besides the exhibition hall, there are also related small goods here, many cute items. Plush toys, postcards, manga... It feels like every item you buy here would be a special piece of memory to take back home!
A very cute exhibition.

A very cute exhibition.

A very cute exhibition. Akatsuka Fujio must have been a funny and lively person at heart. Even the music is extremely cheerful. Besides the exhibition hall, there are also related small goods here, many cute items. Plush toys, postcards, manga... It feels like every item you buy here would be a special piece of memory!
Nostalgia

Nostalgia

The Showa Retro Goods Museum next door is also pretty interesting. It's filled with the memories of a different era~ There are many movie posters, as well as various vintage items from a different era. It's pretty nostalgic!
Movie promotion posters

Movie promotion posters

The Showa Retro Goods Museum next door is also pretty interesting. It's filled with the memories of a different era~ There are many movie posters, as well as various vintage items from a different era. It's pretty nostalgic!
Satisfied

Satisfied

After getting off at Mitake Station, I found a hand-made soba noodle shop. It's surrounded by beautiful mountains and clear waters. I was satisfied with the meal. Okay, I admit I'm a foodie. When I'm tired from walking, all I want to do is eat, eat, eat~ I absolutely love Japanese soba noodles!
Mitake Bridge walking path

Mitake Bridge walking path

It is truly refreshing to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and come to a tranquil place surrounded by green trees. Taking a leisurely walk along the walking path by Mitake Bridge is really comfy.
Mitake Valley Tamagawa River

Mitake Valley Tamagawa River

Many people enjoy rafting in Tamagawa River in the Mitake Valley.
Sawanoi Kushi-Kanzashi Museum

Sawanoi Kushi-Kanzashi Museum

Up ahead is the Sawanoi Museum, which houses a collection of combs and hairpins from the Edo to the Showa era. It's pretty interesting~

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