Tokyo Weekend: Hiking at Lake Okutama (2)๐
If you're tired and don't feel like walking to the floating bridge, you can take this free bus directly to Okutama Station. ๐ฟ๐ On Saturdays, it departs at 3:40 p.m. ๐ "Drum Can Bridge" / Maiyama Floating Bridge ๐ฟ๐ The floating bridge is now supported by plastic barrels, and it does sway quite a bit as you walk across. However, the view from the bridge is very open, making it a great spot for photos. ๐ธ "Kogawa Shrine" ๐ฟ๐ Currently closed due to road repairs. ๐ ๏ธ Route & Time Okutama Lake Bus Stop (10 min) ๐ฟ๐ โ Iko no Road Entrance (30 min) โ Forest Road Endpoint (70 min) โ Iko no Plaza (90 min) โ Yama no Furusato Village (35 min) โ Maiyama Floating Bridge (5 min) โ Kogawa Shrine Bus Stop ๐ฟ๐ Total hiking time: 4 hours โ ๏ธ Note: The bus schedule includes a detour for part of the route. ๐ #Japan #LifeInJapan ๐ฟ๐
