TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER92 / OME

Japan · Tokyo

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Ome

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Rocks and the Tama River in Mitake Valley in March 2014青梅市
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

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Ome brings rivers, valleys and temples to western Tokyo. Choose the riverside near Mitake or a park near Ome station first; the sights are spread across different areas.

This guide covers places within Ome, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Three places to begin

Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.

Rocks and the Tama River in Mitake Valley in March 201401

A first-visit stop

Mitake Valley

御岳渓谷

A valley along the Tama River with rocks, forest and flowing water. Riverside walks and mountain hikes are separate outings. The photograph shows March 2014 scenery; check weather, high water and access, staying on permitted paths.

Getting there
Check riverside access from Mitake station on the JR Ome Line

Flowers and grounds at Shiofune Kannon-ji in May 201002

A first-visit stop

Shiofune Kannon-ji

塩船観音寺

A temple introduced for its flowers and history. Spring azaleas are seasonal. The May 2010 photograph shows flowers and temple grounds, retaining the original face-masking edit. Check worship, admission guidance and steps.

Getting there
Check buses and the approach from Kabe station

03

A first-visit stop

Kamanofuchi Park

釜の淵公園

A park by a bend in the Tama River, with trees and waterside scenery. It is a separate area from Mitake Valley. Distinguish park walks from river activities, and check separate opening information for the museum and old house.

Getting there
Check the park approach and slopes from Ome station

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Ome senbei is a plum-blossom-shaped local confection featured by the tourism association. Its name does not guarantee that plum fruit is an ingredient. Check each product’s ingredients and availability when choosing a small gift.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try Mitake station → an accessible riverside viewpoint → return to the station, checking river conditions, steps and route notices. Save the temple and Kamanofuchi Park for separate trips.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check current entry rules, opening information and return transport.
  • Choose an outing suited to steps, slopes and weather.
  • Respect worship spaces and photography rules; check food ingredients at the shop.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.