[Tokyo Driving Course] A journey to experience nature and discover new charms of Tokyo!

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This is a driving course where you can enjoy the great outdoors in Okutama, where you can see a different side of Tokyo than in the city center. After playing with the murmuring river at "Hikawa Kobashi", enjoy delicious soba at "Tanzaburo" and experience the mysteries of nature at Nippara Limestone Cave.

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Distance: 104.6 km (one way), Travel time: 2 hours 37 minutes (one way)

Transportation

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Location

Experience an unexplored side of Tokyo - Experience the mysteries of nature in Okutama

Driving course starting from Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is a beautiful landmark with its historic station building.
There are rental car offices of various companies within a 5-minute walk. Most of them are major rental car companies, so you can return the car to an office in Tokyo, outside of Tokyo, or near a tourist spot. All kinds of cars are available, from compact cars to wagons and eco-cars.

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Route to next spot: Tokyo Metropolitan Route 404, Hibiya Dori, Shuto Expressway Inner Circular Route, Shuto Expressway Route 4 Shinjuku Line, Chuo Expressway, Tokyo Circular Route / National Route 16, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 166, Shintakiyama Kaido, Takiyama Kaido / National Route 411, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 169, Nagatabashi Dori / Tokyo Metropolitan Route 184, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 7, Nagatabashi Dori / Tokyo Metropolitan Route 184, Akigawa Kaido / Tokyo Metropolitan Route 31, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 251, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 238, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 45, Ome Kaido / National Route 411 Distance: Approximately 79.4 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour 54 minutes

Hikawa Bridge

This is a suspension bridge located on the Nippara River side, at the confluence of the Tama River and Nippara River.
If you descend to the riverbank, you can view the suspension bridge from almost directly below, allowing you to enjoy the view of both the river confluence and the suspension bridge at the same time.

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Route to the next spot: Ome Kaido / National Route 411, Prefectural Route 45 Distance: Approximately 7.2 km Time required: Approximately 11 minutes

Tanzaburo

This soba restaurant is located in an old folk house. The building is also designated as a Tokyo Historical Building. The main soba is very thin, white 28% soba, which has a good bite and goes perfectly with the slightly thick soup.

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Route to the next spot: Ome Kaido/National Route 411, Nichihara Kaido/Prefectural Route 204 Distance: Approximately 18 km Time required: Approximately 32 minutes

Nippara Limestone Cave

This limestone cave is the largest in the Kanto region. It is a natural monument designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, with a total length of 1,270m and an elevation difference of 134m. You can enjoy the untouched beauty of nature and the mysteries of Mother Nature.

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