Explore Sake, Wasabi, Sword making, Nature and more in Okutama, only 90 minutes from central Tokyo

山葵Wasabi
Wasabi is essential to Washoku, Japan's traditional food culture. Okutama Town has cultivated wasabi using traditional methods since the Edo period.

日本酒Sake
Japan’s “Traditional Sake Brewing” was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024. Tokyo has a unique sake-brewing culture with a history of over 230 years.

日本刀Katana
Katanas Created Through Traditional Forging Techniques In the Tama region, master swordsmiths forge katanas and knives using steel they produce in their own workshops.
The Hidden Gem of Tokyo, Okutama

While Tokyo ranks among the world's greatest metropolises, its western reaches reveal breathtaking landscapes where mountains, valleys, and pristine waters create stunning natural beauty.
Okutama is the name for the mountainous region in western Tokyo, centered on Okutama Town in Nishitama District and including the surrounding mountain areas.
Okutama remains a hidden gem virtually unknown to most visitors, despite being merely 90 minutes from central Tokyo.

Tokyo stretches approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) from west to east in an elongated formation. Moving from west to east, the terrain transitions through four distinct zones: mountains, hills, plateaus, and lowlands, each with its own unique geographical and cultural identity.
Okutama Town, nestled in the far northwest of Tokyo, lies entirely within the mountainous region and is fully protected as part of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. With forests blanketing 95% of its territory and a population density of just 20 people per square kilometer.
Discover the Hidden Gem of Tokyo

Discover Authentic Japan
Just a short journey from central Tokyo transports you to the heart of Japan's natural splendor, where you can experience the authentic spirit of Japanese culture.
Here in Okutama, we invite you to immerse yourself fully in the profound richness and timeless charm that define the essence of Japan.
Located just 90 minutes from central Tokyo, Okutama unveils a mystical world shaped by nature itself.
Despite being part of Tokyo, this area boasts abundant natural beauty and dramatic valleys, dotted with waterfalls that embody mystical splendor.
The Tama region, including Okutama, is home to ancient cultures and traditional performing arts that continue to thrive today.
Mount Mitake has long been revered as a sacred peak where deities reside. The Kashima Odori dance, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Okutama is also blessed with culinary treasures nurtured by the area's pristine waters and abundant nature. The region's renowned wasabi, yamame trout, and sake.
Okutama is a hidden gem where rich nature intertwines with traditional Japanese culture, refined through generations of craftsmanship and artisanal skill.
INFORMATION
- 2025-10-19
- Website Launch Announcement
- We are pleased to announce the launch of our website 'The Hidden Gem of Tokyo OKUTAMA.
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