Nature & Hike · Ome / Mt. Mitake

Mitake Rock Garden ロックガーデン（岩石園）

Mossy stream valley on Mt. Mitake, about 1.5 km from Tengu-iwa rock to Ayahiro Falls, and the most popular hike on the mountain.

HoursTrail open at all times; daylight hiking recommended

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereMitake Station (JR Ome Line), Nishi Tokyo bus to Cable-shita, Mitake Tozan Railway cable car to Mitakesan Station, then 1 hour walk to the start

Time neededAbout 3 hours round trip from the cable car

Best timeMay to June for fresh green; early to late November for autumn colours

AddressMitakesan, Ome, Tokyo

Websiteomekanko.gr.jp/spot/80901

About

The Rock Garden is a narrow forested valley below Musashi Mitake Shrine, where a clear stream runs between moss-covered boulders. The roughly 1.5 km route from Tengu-iwa rock past Nanayo Falls to Ayahiro Falls is easy enough for beginners, with only a few steep steps near Nanayo Falls. Fit hikers can continue to the summit of Mt. Otake.

Highlights

Moss-covered boulders along a clear stream
Nanayo Falls and Ayahiro Falls
Tengu-iwa rock and shrine
Optional extension to Mt. Otake (1,267 m)

Tips

Pick up a trail map at the Mitake Visitor Center
Wear proper shoes; rocks are slippery after rain
Check the last cable car time before setting out

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Mitake Rock Garden ロックガーデン（岩石園）

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