Okutama Station On The JR Ome Line
About the Okutama Station Camera
Okutama Station is the end of the JR Ome Line and, in practical terms, the end of Tokyo. The metropolis officially extends this far west, but what surrounds the station is steep forest, river gorge and mountain road rather than anything resembling a city.
The station is the starting point for most of what people come to Okutama for: the hiking trails up Mount Mitake and Mount Kumotori, the Tama River gorge with its rafting and riverside camping, and Lake Okutama, the Ogouchi Reservoir that supplies much of Tokyo's drinking water.
The camera watches train movements at a quiet terminus, which gives it an unusual pace for a Tokyo camera. Trains arrive at long intervals, hikers gather in clusters before setting off in the morning, and the surrounding slopes change colour dramatically through the autumn.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: trains at the terminus, hikers gathering in the morning, autumn colour on the surrounding slopes
- •Nearby: Lake Okutama, the Tama River gorge, Mount Mitake, Mount Kumotori
- •Note: the western terminus of the JR Ome Line and the far edge of Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Okutama Station camera live?
Yes. It streams the station and train movements continuously.
Is Okutama really in Tokyo?
Yes. Okutama is a town within Tokyo Metropolis, at its mountainous western end, about two hours by train from Shinjuku.
What is there to do nearby?
Hiking, river rafting and camping along the Tama River gorge, and Lake Okutama, the reservoir that supplies much of the city's water.
How busy is the station?
Quiet compared with central Tokyo. Trains come at long intervals, with the biggest crowds on weekend mornings in hiking season.
