2025 Ome Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Deep clouds envelope Tokyo with a mix of fog and never ending silent shower like atmosphere all around. There's also a waterfall which is not of great height but the sight of it makes you want to stay there for more and more. Interestingly, surprisingly, astonishingly, we discovered a minisculest of a joint resting on some heaps of stones, during the walk to the waterfall and guess what -there was free Wi-Fi. This was a very nice day trip, walking around and seeing nature at it's finest. We not only got to see Mt. Mitake, but we also hiked along the Tama river, enjoying the beautiful scenery and waterways. #givethanks #givethanks

The view from Nagao-daira Observatory is beautiful. After visiting Ayahiro Falls, I originally planned to take a loop back, but couldn't find a path other than the one to Ayahiro Falls. Nagao-daira is open and has an emergency helicopter landing pad, which is quite nice. The view from the small observation hut in front is very spectacular. No, it's different from the feeling of being in the mountains. This is a must-visit spot when coming to Mount Mitake. By the way, upon closer inspection, the small path beside Ayahiro Falls seems to lead up a steep slope. Other than the fork in the road, the paths on the mountain are quite straight, which is pretty good.

Follow me if you love chasing fall foliage! Autumn is the most refreshing and comfortable season in Japan, and the best time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Among them, fall foliage viewing is the most popular. When the daytime temperature in Japan drops to 5°C, the leaves of ginkgo and maple trees begin to change color. The fall foliage season is generally from early September to late November. The Kanto region, where Tokyo is located, usually enters the traditional fall foliage season in late November. For this fall foliage trip in Kanto, I found a place called "Mitake Valley," and it did not disappoint. From Shinjuku, Tokyo, take the JR train to Ome Station, then transfer to the Nature Exploration Train for 20 minutes to Mitake Station, a total of 2 hours. The valley is right outside the station. Hike along the valley, visit the local Hanshan Temple, and finally take the JR train back from Sawai Station. Mitake Valley is located in the upper reaches of the Tama River, with a 4 km walking route along the shore. The scenery along the way is stunning, with colorful forests and the river flowing fast and slow. Walk up the valley, and the river turns with the mountains. The water is soft and clear, the birds sing crisply, and the autumn breeze is gentle, like a nocturne from the strings of a quiet world. The fallen leaves drift away along the stream. Walking along the winding valley like a colorful ribbon, the fall foliage stretches for several kilometers, which is spectacular. Various groups of people are hiking, camping, and picnicking, forming a colorful picture of people and nature with the colorful forests. There are also kayaking teams in the lake, braving the rapids, which is a unique sight. The colors of autumn are warm and intense. Drinking hot milk tea, eating honey-roasted sweet potatoes, and feeling the autumn wind blowing through the forest is very chill~ It's a place worth visiting, with fewer people and more beautiful scenery. The fall foliage comes earlier than in downtown Tokyo!

Mount Mitake🏔️ is located in the suburbs of Tokyo. It is a mountain range rich in nature, with beautiful hiking trails and seasonal scenery, especially the breathtaking autumn leaves🍂. There is also the historic Mitake Shrine on the top of the mountain, a famous place of worship. You can enjoy various activities and local cuisine here, making it a great place to refresh your mind and body! The best time to visit Mount Mitake is now, so don't miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery while the leaves are red! The difficulty of climbing up and down the mountain is not high, but the road is narrow, so be careful when enjoying the autumn scenery! 📍Address: 17 Mitakesan, Ome City, Tokyo 🚃Transportation: Get off at JR Mitake Station, transfer to a bus, cable car, or escalator to Mount Mitake

What to do in Tokyo in the fall? I recommend hiking. Here's a tip: the maple leaves on Mount Mitake in the suburbs of Tokyo are in full bloom. What are you waiting for? Call your friends and come check it out! 📍Address: Mount Mitake 🚗Transportation: Take a bus from JR Mitake Station for about 10 minutes, get off at "Cable Car Shita Station," and walk for 5 minutes to the cable car station. 🕙Opening hours: All day 🌟Highlights: Mount Mitake is one of the famous mountains in the suburbs of Tokyo, and the Musashi Mitake Shrine on the mountain is well-known. There are also towering trees over 120 years old, which are breathtaking. It is said that this place has existed since the Kamakura period, and it is also known as the first famous mountain in Kanto due to its strong energy field. The Nagao-daira Observatory at the top of the mountain has a wide view and is very suitable for viewing maple leaves. In addition, since June this year, a viewing swing has been launched at the top of the mountain. Two people can experience the fun of soaring into the sky for only about CNY 25. Hurry up and go during the maple leaf season. 📌Tips: ✅The autumn season is from October 26 to November 24, and various exciting activities are held here every weekend, such as nostalgic photo exhibitions. There are also various food stalls to satisfy your appetite. ✅The Mitake Gorge near Mount Mitake is popular with locals, and you must walk the trails in the gorge. The entire trail is 4 km long, and the red leaves along the way are very pleasing to the eye. ✅The first choice for hiking on Mount Mitake this season is the Rock Garden route from Tengu Rock to Ayahiro Falls, which is also a famous maple leaf trail. Careful friends can also find beautiful flowers. ✅During the maple leaf season, you can not only enjoy the maple leaves but also eat local specialties. For example, pork soup is said to be made with oil sake lees and pork from Mount Mitake. You'll love it after one sip! ✅You will see many waterfalls while hiking on Mount Mitake. These waterfalls are not only pleasing to the eye, but they are also said to be very effective for praying for love. Come and try it!

#historicallandmarks #localguides #deliciousfood Memory Full You said: Could you please help me writing a post for trip moments like a pro travel influencer would do? I went to Sawanoi sake brewery near Tokyo, spend a lovely day there, explored the sake brewery, explored two local cafes and the area around the Brewery ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Absolutely! Here’s a travel influencer-style post for your day at Sawanoi Sake Brewery: 🍶✨ A Perfect Day at Sawanoi Sake Brewery ✨🍶 Just an hour away from Tokyo, I discovered the charming Sawanoi Sake Brewery in the lush valleys of Ome! 🌿 This hidden gem is the ideal escape for anyone craving a slice of tranquility, nature, and, of course, sake. Here’s a peek into my day: Sake Brewery Tour: We started with a guided tour of the brewery, learning the secrets behind crafting high-quality sake. The sweet aroma of rice and the sight of clear, pure spring water (used to brew Sawanoi’s signature sake!) made the experience unforgettable. And yes, I couldn’t resist a tasting session – the smooth, crisp flavor of their sake truly captures the spirit of this serene place. 🍶💧 Cafe Hopping: After the tour, I stopped by two adorable local cafes nearby. Each had its own unique charm – one offered fresh, handmade pastries with a view of the Tama River and a cup of matcha tea, while the other was nestled under a canopy of trees, perfect for a quiet moment with an amazing food cooked by the owner himself. The perfect blend of rustic vibes and Japanese hospitality! 🍵🥐 Exploring the Area: Beyond the brewery, the area is a wonderland for nature lovers. I wandered along the Tama River, admiring the peaceful flow of water against the dramatic backdrop of green hills. Sawanoi has so much more than just amazing sake – it’s a place to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and take in the natural beauty surrounding you. 🌄✨ If you’re ever in Tokyo and want a quick getaway, I can’t recommend Sawanoi enough! It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in Japan’s traditional sake culture and enjoy a day surrounded by nature. 🌿🍶 #SawanoiSakeBrewery #OmeJapan #SakeCulture #TokyoDayTrips #HiddenGemsJapan #JapanTravel #SakeLovers #ExploreJapan #NatureAndSake #100waysoftravel

Located in Ome City, this event is a must-see if you're visiting during April or May, when the temple grounds come alive with vibrant azalea blooms The temple is famous for its hillside covered in over 17,000 azalea bushes, transforming the entire area into a colorful tapestry of pink, purple, white, and red. The sight of the blooming azaleas surrounding the towering Shiofune Kannon statue is awe-inspiring, especially when viewed from the top of the hill. It's easible accessible by the JR Chuo line or JR Ome line to Ome station. Once you arrive, you can either take a bus bound for Shiofune Kannon Iriguchi (10min) and walk about 10 min to the entrance. OR you can walk for around 2km from the station. I actually did walk, and the road will go through the citizen town, when you can spot some familiar scenes in the Doraemon manga, with a typical Japanese lifestyle. The temple is quite small so it doesn't take long to visit. But I highly recommend a slow pace visit, just go, and sit, and relax like the locals do. You will feel very relaxed. #100WaysOfTravel

Tried rafting for the first time here in Japan. The price is ¥4,380 after tax (check their website for more information and reservations). This includes a free wetsuit rental, but shoe rentals cost an additional ¥300. The total course itself is 1.5 hours, but expect to spend around 3 hours total, including changing time and safety instructions. Don't worry they also have an English-speaking instructor. The course is exciting and fun. The instructor will take photos and you can get them for ¥2,000 yen (30-40 photos). At the finish line, a mini bus will take you back to the starting point. One downside is there are no shower facilities, so you won't be able to fully clean up after the trip. Also, you might want to bring your own hairdryer. On a positive note, all the staff members were friendly and informative, and the instructor was fun and ensured our safety throughout the entire adventure. #rafting #myhiddengems

RAMEN FeeL in Ome City 🇯🇵 ⭐ Chef Daisuke Watanabe, a disciple of Iida Shoten, runs this restaurant with a Tabelog rating of 3.96. We visited the restaurant with two people and ordered three dishes due to our greed. ✅ Regular Shoyu Ramen - 1300 yen: The broth is made from a combination of pork and chicken bones and meat, with soy sauce. The noodles are small, homemade, and break easily when bitten. Initially, I thought they would be mushy, but they were perfectly cooked, making them easy to eat. The portion of noodles was larger than usual, even though we ordered the regular size. The broth was aromatic and flavorful, embodying the essence of soy sauce. The topping was thick, fatty Char siu pork, cut into large, tender pieces. ✅ Special Shio Ramen - 1900 yen: This dish had extra toppings and was highly praised by my partner, who loves Shio ramen. The clear, clean broth had a subtle yuzu aroma. The noodles were the same as those in the Shoyu ramen, but the toppings were different, featuring thinly sliced Char siu pork, which was saltier than the pork in the Shoyu ramen. The dish also included two pork dumplings and one shrimp dumpling, perfectly balancing the dough and filling. This dish alone made our Japan trip in 2024 worthwhile. ✅ Special Tsukemen with Two Broths - 2200 yen: This dish included an additional wari broth and wheat tea for 170 yen, totaling 2370 yen. Unlike the regular Tsukemen (1850 yen), which comes with a choice of one broth (either Shoyu or Shio), this dish featured three types of noodles: thin wide noodles, yellow noodles thicker than those in the Shoyu and Shio ramen, and wheat noodles. As a noodle enthusiast, I particularly enjoyed the thick yellow noodles. The wheat noodles were unique, with a texture reminiscent of whole wheat bread. The Shio broth was a bit salty for my taste, so I preferred dipping the noodles in the Shoyu broth. The assistant chef suggested various ways to enjoy the noodles, such as eating them plain, with salt, with lemon, or alternating between the broths. The portion was generous, enough for two people, and I didn't feel hungry again until 9 PM. Total: 5570 yen or 1309 baht (exchange rate as of June 3, 2024) 🏅 After finishing our meal, we decided that next time, I would order the Shoyu ramen, and my partner would order the Shio ramen. Reservation Method: Book through TableCheck How to Get There: We booked a car for Sunday evening and drove to the restaurant on Saturday, taking about 1.5 hours from Tokyo each way. We recommend booking the earliest available slot and returning before evening to avoid Tokyo's heavy traffic. The restaurant has three parking spaces in front and additional parking nearby. Address: 4-695-1 Umego, Ome City, Tokyo Check-In: Upon arrival, enter the restaurant and confirm your booking to receive a signal device. Then, go to the second floor to wait in a large lounge with welcome drinks (tea) and clean restrooms. There are many ramen magazines to read. When the signal device beeps, go down to the first floor to enter the restaurant.

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💞Reasons to Recommend: If you can enjoy to the fullest even your all alone do it while you can, because time will come that you can’t go anywhere you want to go…. I’m just enjoying my time here in the river at ome tokyo japan 🇯🇵

#travelanywhere I took the first cable car from Takimoto Station via Mitakeyama Station and climbed through Onshi Village. The mountain path was a well-maintained mountain trail, but there was no prospect because it was almost a forest belt. On the way, there was a place where a large rock with fallen rocks was blocking the mountain path and a place to be careful of slipping, and I was terring. There are a little steep stone steps near the top of the mountain, but when I climbed up, I was greeted with a good view. There are also many Azuma and benches, so I think it's a wonderful place where you can enjoy the scenery while taking a relaxing break.

#travelanywhere The summit of Mt. Hinode is wide and a wonderful place with a 360-degree view. A natural park-like mountain that can be accessed from here and there. You can come in a hiking mood. Depending on the route, even children can get there easily and safely, and there are also those who are taking a walk with a dog. In addition, it is crowded during the daytime. I saw a group having lunch cooked with equipment similar to a day camp. There are many people, so there is a high possibility that you will not be able to sit on the bench, and it may be convenient to have a leisure seat or a small chair with lightweight folding.

Ya Sushi Restaurant is the first choice for gourmets who pursue authentic Japanese cuisine. With its strict pursuit of sushi cooking techniques and the exquisite and delicious Japanese main dishes, this restaurant has become an industry benchmark for local specialty cuisine. Whether you are simply tasting authentic sushi or experiencing Japanese-style cuisine, this is your first choice. First of all, the biggest highlight of Ya Sushi is its authentic and authentic sushi dishes. The restaurant carefully selects the finest seafood ingredients and uses traditional Japanese sushi-making techniques to carefully craft a variety of sushi with exquisite shapes and rich flavor. Whether it is refreshing and refreshing sashimi sushi or sweet and tender shrimp sushi, they can fully demonstrate the essence of sushi cuisine. Every bite can satisfy the taste buds of diners and make them endlessly memorable. In addition to authentic and delicious sushi, Ya Sushi Restaurant's other Japanese entrees and side dishes are equally outstanding. They use fresh and high-quality ingredients and use unique Japanese cooking techniques to prepare a variety of fresh and delicious Japanese dishes, such as tempura, clear soup, etc. These delicacies, integrated with sushi, become an unforgettable feast. #TokyoAttractions

#cherryblossom2024 Musashi Mitake Shrine was a tranquil haven on my spring vacation! 🌸 Nestled in the lush mountains of Ome, Japan, the shrine had free entrance, making it a budget-friendly escape. The journey to the shrine was part of the adventure, with a scenic cable car ride offering stunning views of the surrounding nature. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the serene atmosphere and the sound of rustling leaves. The shrine's architecture was impressive, and the towering cedar trees added to its mystique. #NatureLovers and #SpiritualSeekers would find solace in the peaceful surroundings. Nearby, Mitake Valley beckoned with its hiking trails and pristine waterfalls, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. After exploring the shrine, I enjoyed a traditional meal at one of the local restaurants, savoring the flavors of the region. Musashi Mitake Shrine was a soul-nourishing experience that left me feeling refreshed and connected to nature. 🌿🏞️

Japanese spring is so beautiful

A day hike to Mt. Mitake at the peak of autumn foliage. The mountain can be reached less than two hours from Tokyo. You’ll be greeted by a pristine river at the base of the mountain. In summer, people usually go water rafting, SUP, or camping around this area. If you want to skip the bustling metro, why don’t you check this out on your next travel to Japan? 🍁🍂 #japantravel #japan #tokyo #japanmountains #japanhike #traveljapan #traveljapan2022 #visitjapan #visittokyo #visittokyofficial

#2023travelwish #myperfectstaycation “Though i die without knowing how it feel to be loved, i’m still lucky to know how to love someone” Keerati, behind the picture One of the most romantic scenery in a very popular Thai novel is Mitake valley and it deserves this honor. The beautiful of valley and calmness is waiting us to visit them. Up on the mountain you can see as far as to Tokyo town and there’s a ropeway you can enjoy! Getting There - Train to Ome station and change to mitake station Attractions - Mitake mt. Mitake valley at the station Food & Restaurants - Raw wasabi is very popular here

Yanchuan Guanyin Temple, also known as the "Temple of Flowers and History", is decorated with various seasonal flowers. The garden has about 20 varieties and 20,000 azaleas planted, and a "Azalea Festival" is held when they bloom from mid-April to early May each year. 🌟Highlight features: The pink, red, peach and white azaleas surrounding the park are delicately cute after being trimmed, and they are a magnificent sight worth seeing. There are walkways in the park, and visitors can take a close stroll in the sea of flowers. ⏳Playtime: Flower viewing period: mid-April to early May. 📍Detailed address: Tokyo-to Ome-shi Shiofune 194 📝Attention tips: 1: Pay attention to safety during filming. 2: Don't litter, love nature. 3: Remember to drink more water to prevent heatstroke.

Yanchuan Guanyin Temple, the scenery is really indescribable, the green oxygen air is still very fresh, the visual experience is absolutely fantastic, very suitable for taking photos. After coming once, I already want to come again next time. As for the people, I won't comment, let's just leave it at that! Residential comfort rating: three and a half stars. Experience rating for the amusement: four and a half stars. Overall rating evaluation: four stars

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#tigeryear2022 view from mitakiyama it was very much fun. Heart-full of feeling by seeing the first day of the year with the years red egg.

Beautiful place for Nature lover#wintergetaway#decembertravel #scenicspotguide #wintergetaway

Shiofune Kannon-ji is a female Buddha temple near Ome, about 30 minutes by car from were we love. The azalea display in April and May is stunning, and it’s beautiful other times of the year as well. Not even the bleakest February day could detract from the beauty of this area. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway