Take a little detour in Tama.

Temples, rivers, local shops and everyday neighborhoods—discover another side of Tokyo in the Tama area.

ABOUT TAMA

Western Tokyo, one stop beyond the familiar.

Tama stretches west of central Tokyo and includes lively station towns, historic roads, wooded parks, rivers and mountain communities. This page offers an English introduction; individual articles are translated as English editions become available.

TOWN & AREA GUIDE

Five areas, many different journeys.

Eastern Kita-Tama

Historic temples, green neighborhoods and distinctive local shops.

Northern Kita-Tama

Woodlands, waterways and calm residential towns.

Western Kita-Tama

Big parks, springs and a strong culture of making things.

Southern Tama

Hills, old routes and modern new-town landscapes.

Nishi-Tama

Mountains, valleys and some of Tokyo’s deepest nature.

THINGS TO DO

Choose a reason to wander.

See & Walk

Temples, history, parks and neighborhood walks.

Eat

Local food, cafés, sweets and everyday restaurants.

Shop

Crafts, souvenirs, markets and shopping streets.

Experience

Outdoor activities, culture and family experiences.

Events

Festivals, seasonal programs and local markets.

Latest stories

English stories will appear here as they are published.