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Mount Odake (Tokyo)
) is a mountain located within the Nishi-Okutama District, in the village of Hinohara and the town of Okutama, Tokyo, in western Tokyo, Japan, and located within Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. The mountain has several hiking routes, and is one of the 200 most famous mountains in Japan (日本二百名山 Nihon 200 meizan), and one of the 100 Famous Mountains in Kanto. Climbing One of the most frequently used trails begins at (), the upper station on the Mitake Tozan Railway, a 2-station funicular operated by the Keio Group. Because of its relatively convenient access from central Tokyo, this trail can be crowded, especially on weekends or holidays. The trail winds through Mitakesan village towards Mount Mitake (Tokyo) () and Musashi-Mitake Shrine. It takes approximately 2 hours from Mitakesan Station to the summit of Mount Odake. The trail is well-groomed throughout the year, and approximately the first 1/3 of the trail is paved. Some chain work is required in later sectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishitama District, Tokyo
is a district located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It comprises the village of Hinohara and the following three towns: * Hinode * Mizuho * Okutama * Historically, the cities of Ōme, Fussa, Hamura, and Akiruno were parts of Nishitama District but these were broken off from the district after they were elevated to city status. Education Each of the towns and villages operates separate public elementary and junior high school systems. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education operates Mizuho Nougei High School in Mizuho. The school district also operates the following high schools in nearby Ōme: * Norin High School * Ome Sogo High School * Tama High School The district operates the following high schools in Fussa: * Fussa High School * Tama Technical High School The district operates Hamura High School in Hamura. The district operates the following schools in Akiruno: * Akirudai High School * Itsukaichi High School District timeline * July 22, 1878: Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—and List of islands of Japan, thousands of smaller islands, covering . Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and List of cities in Japan, its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the List of largest cities, largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 Prefectures of Japan, administrative prefectures and List of regions of Japan, eight traditional regions. About three-quarters of Geography of Japan, the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinohara
is a village located in West Tokyo, the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,101, and a population density of 20 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . It is the only administrative unit left in the non-insular area of Tokyo that is still classified as a village. Geography Hinohara lies in the mountainous upper reaches of the Akigawa, a tributary of the Tama River. The highest point is the summit of Mount Mitō at 1528 m. 93% of its area is forest. Motoshuku, at the confluence of the north and south branches of the Akigawa, is the center of the village and is where the village offices are located. Mountains in Hinohara include Shōtō (990 m), Ichimichi (795 m), Kariyose (687 m), Usuki (842), and Ōdake (1267 m). The name ''Hinohara'' means the field or forest of Chamaecyparis obtusa. Formerly the trees were cut down to provide timber to build wooden structures in Edo. Surrounding municipalities Kanagawa Pref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okutama, Tokyo
is a Towns of Japan, town located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, at a distance of roughly west-northwest of Tokyo Imperial Palace. , the town had an estimated population of 4,949, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Okutama is located in the Okutama Mountains of far western Tokyo. It is geographically the largest municipality in Tokyo. Mount Kumotori, Tokyo's highest peak at 2017 m, divides Okutama from the Okuchichibu Mountains, Okuchichibu region of the neighboring Saitama Prefecture, Saitama and Yamanashi Prefectures. Tokyo's northernmost and westernmost points lie in Okutama, as does Lake Okutama, an important source of water for Tokyo, situated above the Ogōchi Dam in the town. Mountains *Mount Kumotori *:Mount Kumotori, at 2017 m is the highest mountain in Tokyo and the westernmost place of Tokyo. Many plants grow here during the summer, most notably the tsuga. From the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chichibu Tama Kai National Park
is a national park in Japan at the intersection of Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano and Tokyo Prefectures. With eight peaks over 2000 m scattered over 1250 km2, there are numerous hiking trails and ancient shrines. The best known landmarks are , home to the 2000-year-old ; and Mount Mitake, with the . The park has sources of major rivers such as the Arakawa River, Shinano River, Tama River, and Fuefuki River ( Fuji River). Popular areas Tokyo Metropolis side The major points of interest are Mount Mitake (), Mount Odake ()and Mount Mito (). Mount Mitake is positioned on the eastern border of the national park. It has been worshiped as a sacred mountain from the time of antiquity. On its peak stands a Shinto shrine, , which was established during the reign of Emperor Sujin in 90 B.C. The building houses a Zaōgonge Statue made in 736. At present, a cable-car service allows visitors easy access. Mount Mito consists of three peaks: the Western Peak (1,527 m), Centra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitake Tozan Railway
The is a Japanese transport company in Ōme, Tokyo. It belongs to the Keio Group. The company operates a funicular line and a chairlift, both in Mount Mitake (Tokyo), Mount Mitake. The company was founded in 1927. Funicular line The funicular line is commonly known as . The difference in elevation between the two stations is 424 m (1,390 ft). Construction began in 1930, and operation started in 1935. In 1944, it was suspended due to World War II and partially scrapped for material, with operation only starting again in 1951. In 1991, the Track gauge, gauge was changed from the original 3 ft 6 in gauge railways, 1,067mm to 1,049mm because the rail profile was increased. Three generations of vehicles have been used on the route. The original Ko-1 type (コー1系) was replaced with the Ko-2 type (コー2系) in 1968, which was in turn replaced in 2008. Pasmo and Suica IC cards are accepted as payment methods. Mitakesan Station This station is the ground station. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funicular
A funicular ( ) is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep grade (slope), slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages (also called cars or trains) permanently attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable, which is looped over a pulley at the upper end of the track. The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill. The term ''funicular'' derives from the Latin word , the diminutive of , meaning 'rope'. Operation In a funicular, both cars are permanently connected to the opposite ends of the same cable, known as a ''haul rope''; this haul rope runs through a system of pulleys at the upper end of the line. If the railway track is not perfectly straight, the cable is guided along the track using sheaves – unpowered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keio Group
is a private railway operator in Tokyo, Japan and the central firm of the that is involved in transport, retail, real estate and other industries. The Keio railway network connects western suburbs of Tokyo (Chōfu, Fuchū, Hachiōji, Hino, Inagi, Tama) and Sagamihara in Kanagawa with central Tokyo at Shinjuku Station. The name is derived from taking one character each from the places through which the railway runs: and . Network overview Lines The Keio network is based around the central Keiō Line, , 32 stations. The Keio Inokashira Line does not share track with the Keio Main Line. It intersects with the Keio Line at Meidaimae Station. History The company's earliest predecessor was the founded in 1905. In 1906 the company was reorganized as the , and in 1910 was renamed yet again to . It began operating its first stretch of interurban between Sasazuka and Chōfu in 1913. By 1923, Keiō had completed its main railway line (now the Keiō Line) between Shinjuku an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Mitake (Tokyo)
is a mountain in the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park near Tokyo, Japan. It stands tall. On the mountain is a Shinto shrine where practices such as Futomani divination take place. It is one of the many highlights of the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, which covers more than of forested mountains, hills, gorges and some rural towns in the prefectures of Yamanashi, Saitama, Nagano and Tokyo. The trip from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station to Mitake Station (Tokyo), Mitake Station on the Ōme Line takes about 95 minutes. A shuttle bus, located 50 meters to the left of Mitake Station, travels to Takimoto village every half-hour between 07:30 to 18:00. From Takimoto village, the Mitake Tozan Railway, Mitake-Tozan Railway cable car operates every half-hour between 07:30 to 18:30 and leads to Mitake village at its top. Mitake summit and the () can then be reached by trail—approximately 1000 meters. Hikers heading to Mount Odake (Tokyo) often start here. Many hikers access the mountain vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tama River
The is a major river in Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures on Honshū, Japan. It is officially classified as a Class 1 river by the Government of Japan, Japanese government. It is long, and has a basin. The river flows through the Greater Tokyo Area, on the dividing line between Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefectures. In Tokyo, its banks are lined with parks and sports fields, making the river a popular picnic spot. Course The Tama's source is on Mt. Kasatori in Koshu, Yamanashi, Koshu in Yamanashi Prefecture. From there, it flows eastward into mountainous western Tokyo, where the Ogōchi Dam forms Lake Okutama. Below the dam, it takes the name Tama and flows eastwards through Chichibu Tama Kai National Park to the city of Ōme, Tokyo, Ōme. It then flows southeast between Tama Hills and Musashino Terrace. At Hamura, Tokyo, Hamura is the source of the historic Tamagawa Aqueduct built by the Tamagawa brothers in 1653 to supply w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oku-Tama Station
is a passenger railway station in the town of Okutama, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It is the western-most station in the Tokyo Metropolis. Lines Oku-Tama Station is the western terminus of the Ōme Line, located 37.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Tachikawa Station. Station layout The station has one island platform serving two dead-headed tracks. The station is attended. Platforms File:JRE-okutama-platform-2009.jpg, The curved island platform. File:Termination of JRE Okutama Station track 1.JPG, Dead end of track 1 File:Termination of JRE Okutama Station track 2.JPG, Dead end of track 2 Holiday Rapid Okutama trains and irregular trains are departed/arrived from/at Track 2. The departure melodies are Donguri Korokoro, and differ between Track 1 and 2. History The station opened on 1 July 1944 as . It was renamed Oku-Tama Station on 1 February 1971. It became part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okutama
is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, at a distance of roughly west-northwest of Tokyo Imperial Palace. , the town had an estimated population of 4,949, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Okutama is located in the Okutama Mountains of far western Tokyo. It is geographically the largest municipality in Tokyo. Mount Kumotori, Tokyo's highest peak at 2017 m, divides Okutama from the Okuchichibu region of the neighboring Saitama and Yamanashi Prefectures. Tokyo's northernmost and westernmost points lie in Okutama, as does Lake Okutama, an important source of water for Tokyo, situated above the Ogōchi Dam in the town. Mountains * Mount Kumotori *:Mount Kumotori, at 2017 m is the highest mountain in Tokyo and the westernmost place of Tokyo. Many plants grow here during the summer, most notably the tsuga. From the summit, there is a clear view of Mount Fuji and the Okuchichibu Mounta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
