A wonderful museum near the Okutama Dam with a great view! It’s an excellent spot for sightseeing and even offers a virtual hiking experience using the museum’s facilities. You can also learn about the region and its culture in an engaging way.
The cafeteria serves delicious food at reasonable prices. I had the curry udon, it was flavorful, the broth rich, and the noodles perfectly chewy. If you sit by the window, you can enjoy breathtaking scenery while eating.
Best of all, admission to the museum is free! Highly recommended as a stop if you’re planning to go hiking or simply strolling around the Okutama Dam. They also have omiyage store, good for buying...
Read moreThis is the only restaurant they have near the Okutama Dam.
After long cycling we had our lunch here, had to wait a long but the staff were so young and energetic they served us so quickly after the order.
You have to buy the lunch menu at a vending machine at the entrance, no cashless option you have to use cash for payment so make sure you have your wallet with you (no ATM or convenience store near by as well)
The food was just ok, not bad not super good. The quality is same as some food court in shopping malls.
If you are here for cycling like us I recommend this place for lunch or eat at the...
Read moreIt's a nice cafeteria-style restaurant near the Okutama lake and the dam that's built on it. There is some kind of museum or exposition about the local ecosystem from what I understand, but we went there for a late breakfast/early lunch. While the prices are a bit higher for such a rural location, I guess it's because this is a tourist attraction of sorts, so I don't think the food is overpriced. It tastes good, the service is fast, but most importantly is looks awesome. The dam curry is designed to look just like the dam, and it's absolutely adorable and...
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