Tokyo, Okutama E Bike Cycling & River Trekking One Day Tour

Okutama is the area upstream of the Tama and Aki Rivers where people have long come and gone from the city center of Tokyo (also called “Edo”). Okutama has beautiful valleys and Satoyama landscapes that have remained unchanged since ancient times. In the Akigawa Valley, you will stop by a temple with traditional architecture, go down to the riverside, and visit a popular valley cafe in the area. Enjoy local sweets called “oyaki” on the terrace overlooking the river Then, you will experience river trekking. Walk through the river and splash water as you venture deeper and deeper. Your destination is a secret waterfall that can only be reached from the river For lunch, you will dine at a local restaurant that was renovated from an abandoned school. The grilled river fish set meal is unique to this region In the afternoon, you will cycle along the quiet backroads by the river and head to the hot springs. Experience a foot bath at “Seoto-no-Yu,” a hot spring known for its silky-smooth water quality. Lastly, walk across a suspension bridge and return to the city