■Address: Ome City, Tokyo
■Subjects that can be photographed: Autumn leaves
■Suggested season: Autumn
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: None
■Admission fee: None
■Limit on admission time: No
■Toilets: None
The Mitake Valley in Ome, upstream along the Tama River, is one of Tokyo's most beautiful spots for enjoying autumn foliage. Maple and Japanese maple trees color the clear stream and rock faces, sparkling in the autumn sunlight.The water surface, illuminated by morning light, reflects red and yellow leaves, creating a world like a painting. Walking along the promenade, the sound of falling leaves dancing in the river breeze and the babbling stream are so soothing that your hand holding the camera naturally pauses. The best viewing period is from mid to late November. It's a place perfect for an “autumn getaway,” offering a tranquility and beauty hard to believe is just about an hour by train from central Tokyo.
