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Uncharted Tokyo 2|Satologue: Revitalizing the Ome Line and Okutama

Uncharted Tokyo 2|Satologue: Revitalizing the Ome Line and Okutama

A Bucolic Retreat in Tokyo Lush, forested mountainsides, cool clean river valleys and farms are not what most people associate with the metropolis of Tokyo. But just under two hours by train from the busy streets and high-rises of Shinjuku is the Okutama area, where the lands around the local Ome train line are being revitalized, making use of vacant lots and buildings, while also rebuilding community, and passing on precious traditions.

Uncharted Tokyo 1|Hydrangea Mountain: From a Dream to a Sustainable Natural Wonder

Uncharted Tokyo 1|Hydrangea Mountain: From a Dream to a Sustainable Natural Wonder

A Magical Forest on the Edge of Tokyo Just a 90-minute train ride from the towering skyscrapers of Shinjuku lies the Fukasawa area, nestled in a lush, peaceful forest on the slopes of the Okutama mountain range. One of metropolitan Tokyo’s westernmost areas, Fukasawa has embraced a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism—welcoming growing number of visitors while preserving the fragile natural environment.