Mitake Gorge Forested Valley

A Wooded Ravine in Western Tokyo

Mitake Gorge carves a deep, verdant ravine through the mountains of western Tokyo, where the Tama River winds beneath a canopy of towering Japanese cedar (sugi) and mixed broadleaf trees. This camera frames the steep, forest-cloaked slopes that give the gorge its enduring appeal.

A Natural Sanctuary near Ome

Part of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park hinterland, the gorge is a beloved destination for walkers, kayakers and nature lovers. A riverside trail threads through the woodland, linking Mitake with the sacred slopes of Mount Mitake above.

The Tama River Corridor

The clear waters of the Tama River have shaped this dramatic gorge over millennia, drawing visitors from central Tokyo seeking a quiet escape among the trees. The dense forest supports abundant birdlife and the seasonal palette of a temperate Japanese woodland.