2-Day 1-Night Camping Trip in Okutama, A Nature Escape from Tokyo
If you’re looking for a short camping trip near Tokyo , few places can rival the peace and beauty of Okutama (奥多摩) . Just two hours from Shinjuku, this mountain town offers lush forests, clear rivers, and a slower pace of life. Perfect for anyone craving a weekend getaway from the city. In this guide, I’ll share my 2-day, 1-night camping experience at Hikawa Campsite , including how to get there, what to pack, what to do, and how it feels to reconnect with nature right at the edge of Tokyo. 🌿 From Shinjuku to the Mountains of Okutama After weeks of working long hours in Tokyo, my body and mind were both asking for a break. So on a bright Saturday morning, I grabbed my backpack, tent, and some basic camping gear and headed to Shinjuku Station — the busiest hub in Tokyo but also the gateway to many peaceful destinations. From there, I took the JR Chuo Line → Ome Line → Okutama Line , a scenic route that takes about two and a half hours in total. As the train left the city, skyscr...