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Outskirts of Tokyo City
Kanotoiwa Rock
Sixty meters of sheer rock, chains, and cave-dark tunnels in Tokyo.
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HANA・BIYORI
300 flower pots hang overhead where a 400-year-old tree stands watch.
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
The real streets that haunted Spirited Away, frozen in time.
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Mt. Mitakesan
A sacred peak where moss-slicked rocks and shrine dogs guard the summit.
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Harmonica Yokocho
A hundred tiny bars crammed into alleys the width of your arms.
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Jinata Onsen
Earth split like an axe wound, 80°C springs cooled by the sea below.
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Otokichi! Meg
Thirty seats, one stage — close enough to hear the bassist breathe.
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Tokyo Stadium (Ajinomoto Stadium)
50,000 seats roaring — from Rugby World Cup to J-League Sundays.
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Tokyo Summer Land
A 40-meter waterfall and 650-meter lazy river, an hour from Shinjuku.
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Ogi Ike Cove
100 visitors a day, 2 hours max — turquoise water, fossil shells.
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Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple hall, rebuilt after a 1335 storm, still stands.
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Shiofune Kannonji Temple
A hillside temple ablaze with azaleas every late April.
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Hatonosu Valley
Autumn maples blaze over cold Tama River rapids, an hour from Shinjuku.
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Nippara Limestone Caves
A 11°C underworld where stalagmites grew for centuries beneath Tokyo.
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Hello Kitty Land Tokyo
Pink curry, live shows, and Gudetama being gloriously lazy.
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Showa Memorial Park
A former air base now buried each season under wildflower blooms.
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Sawanoi Sake Brewery
A 300-year-old Tokyo brewery, hidden in a river valley an hour from Shinjuku.
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Visit the top of Mt.Takao by lift(gondola) or the cable car!
Approx. ¥2,000 / guest
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by Junyu SatohApprox. ¥5,000 / guest
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Japanese / ChineseFrequently asked questions
- What is Outskirts of Tokyo City known for?
- Tokyo is not all just bustling city streets and neon lights and believe it or not, there are some beautiful scenic spots and hiking spots you can see in Tokyo while on your visit with quick train and bus access from the city center. For example Okutama, a mountainous region located deep in the western part of Tokyo, bordering with Yamanashi and Saitama prefectures can be reached in two hours by train. The Okutama area, and in particular the Okutama Lake are particularly popular for hiking and mo…
- Where is Outskirts of Tokyo City?
- Outskirts of Tokyo City is an area in TOKYO, Japan.
- What are the best places to visit in Outskirts of Tokyo City?
- WOW U lists 31 spots in Outskirts of Tokyo City. Popular spots include Kanotoiwa Rock, HANA・BIYORI, Jindaiji Temple, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Mt. Mitakesan.
- Can I book a guided tour in Outskirts of Tokyo City?
- Yes. WOW U lists activities in Outskirts of Tokyo City hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
- Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Outskirts of Tokyo City?
- Yes. WOW U lists home visits in TOKYO, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.
- What is WOW U?
- WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.