~ Take the Nishi Tokyo Bus to the popular tourist spots of Nippara Cave and Mugiyama Floating Bridge (Drum Can Bridge) ~
This is the charm of Okutama! Nippara Cave and Lake Okutama
Okutama has a lot to offer! The Nippara Limestone Cave with its fantastical scenery and the Hiyama Floating Bridge over Lake Okutama.
You can spend a relaxing time soothing your soul while enjoying the beauty and grandeur of nature.
Take a Nishi Tokyo Bus and embark on a journey where you can experience the great outdoors of Okutama with your whole body.
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※If you are not of an age that is covered by the Nishichun Passport, please pay the regular bus fare.
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Model Course Overview
08:35
Board from Okutama Station
09:32
Hibara Limestone Cave
12:35
Okutama's Kitchen (Lunch)
14:00
Mugiyama Floating Bridge (Drum Can Bridge)
15:22
Lake Okutama - Okutama Water and Greenery Center
17:26
Okutama Station
Model Course

AM:Take the Nishitokyo Bus bound for Higashi Nihara from Okutama Station
PM:Take the Nishitokyo Bus from Okutama Station bound for "Tanbayamamurayakuba", "Kamozawanishi", or "Tomiura"

Nishi Tokyo Bus bus stop

※This is just one example of a route. If you would like to create your own route, please check the bus timetable before boarding.
※The times listed are for Saturdays and holidays.
※The times listed are as of October 1, 2024.

08:35
21Board at Okutama Station
Bus about 27 minutes
09:02
21Disembark at Higashihihara
Walk about 30 minutes
Hibara Limestone Cave
ACCESS
1052 Hihara, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 198-0211
With a total length of 1,270 meters and an elevation difference of 134 meters, it is one of the largest limestone caves in the Kanto region.
It offers a mystical view, including the solemn White Robe Kannon.
Hibara Limestone Cave
Walk about 30 minutes
12:07
21Board at Higashihihara
Bus about 27 minutes
12:34
21Disembark at Okutama Station
Walk about 1 minutes
Okutama's Kitchen (Lunch)
ACCESS
199-7 Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, 198-0212
A shop near Okutama Station that sells bento boxes, side dishes, and ice cream.
Okutama's Kitchen (Lunch)
13:32
68Board at Okutama Station
Bus about 27 minutes
13:58
61Disembark at Ogochi Shrine.・Mugiyama Floating Bridge
Walk about 2 minutes
Mugiyama Floating Bridge
ACCESS
Kawano, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 198-0225
This floating bridge across the 220m-long Lake Okutama is a popular photo spot. You can feel the nature of Okutama with your whole body.
The bright red arch bridge "Mineya Bridge" is also a highlight, and you can also take a toilet break here.
Mugiyama Floating Bridge
Walk about 11 minutes
15:11
14Board at Minedani Bridge
Bus about 10 minutes
15:21
15Disembark at Lake Okutama
Walk about 1 minutes
Okutama Water and Greenery Center
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5 Hara, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo 198-0223
The dam supplies about 20% of the water used by Tokyo residents, and at the Okutama Water and Greenery Center, visitors can learn about Okutama's nature and the dam's mechanisms through videos and exhibits.
You can also enjoy local Okutama cuisine while taking in the view of Lake Okutama and nature.
Okutama Water and Greenery Center
Walk about 1 minutes
17:09
15Board at Lake Okutama
Bus about 10 minutes
17:26
15Disembark at Okutama Station
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